New funding from Great British Energy will support more public buildings across Greater Manchester to be upgraded with green technology. The £695,000 funding boost will enable a wide range of clean energy upgrades at key public and community sites across Greater Manchester, including libraries, … [Read more...]
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Tandem sells Trafford Park unit to owner occupier
Tandem Investments, the developer behind Stockport town centre office space, STOK, have sold their Trafford Park industrial building to a national food ingredients operator. The scheme, TP18, comprises an 18,327 sq ft unit plus a 1.8 acre yard and was acquired by Tandem last year after undergoing … [Read more...]
North West firms express increased optimism about outlook, finds NatWest survey
Despite revealing a drop in activity in the start of Q3 of 2025, the latest NatWest Growth Tracker saw firms in the North West express increased optimism for trading conditions over the next 12 months. The region's Business Activity Index – which measures changes in the region's output of goods … [Read more...]
New programme launched to support STEM graduates into digital careers
A new initiative, Grad Recharge, has launched to support out-of-work STEM graduates into digital careers in Greater Manchester. Delivered by Manchester Digital in partnership with Pathways CIC and commissioned by Manchester City Council, the Grad Recharge programme is fully-funded by the UK … [Read more...]
Senior appointment and promotion boost Azets North West leadership
Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory Group, has appointed a new Director and made an internal promotion within its North West offices. Becca Murdoch (pictured, left) has joined Azets as a Director of Tax, bringing more than 20 years of specialist experience in R&D tax relief. She … [Read more...]
New support service launched to help Greater Manchester residents progress at work
A new service is now available across Greater Manchester, offering free one-to-one support to help people progress at work. Aimed at those in low-paid or insecure jobs, the In Work Progression Service offers tailored support to help them maximise their potential and access better-quality … [Read more...]
GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund awards £275,000 in grants
Projects aimed at supporting the city-region's foundational economy have been awarded grant funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) totalling £275,000. Twenty-five businesses and organisations from across Greater Manchester have been awarded grants of up to £11,000 from the … [Read more...]
TfGM begins procurement £1.6 billion infrastructure contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has started a procurement process for a £1.6 billion contract infrastructure that will help to maintain and grow the Metrolink tram network. The contract covers Metrolink’s asset renewals programme, which includes replacing key infrastructure – such as … [Read more...]
Tandem complete tenant lineup at Burnley roadside scheme
Tandem Investment’s 10,645 sq ft Canning Street, Burnley roadside scheme is now fully let, the developer behind Stockport town centre office space, STOK, has revealed. The firm’s success with Lancashire businesses follows a slew of recent lettings at STOK, a ‘game-changing’ contemporary office … [Read more...]
Climate Education Programme aims to inspire green careers in young people in Greater Manchester
Japanese manufacturer, Daikin, and climate education specialist Generation C have announced a new partnership, backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to deliver climate education in schools in the city-region. The initiative for students aged 7-14 aims to connect classroom … [Read more...]
Bee Network Committee approves £30 million package of transport investment
Greater Manchester is set to benefit from over £30 million of investment in its public transport and active travel infrastructure that has been approved by the city-region's Bee Network Committee. Among the schemes supported by this latest round of funding include a £2.24 million package of … [Read more...]
Growth Guarantee Scheme supports £270 million in lending to North West businesses
The British Business Bank has reached the landmark milestone of £2.5 billion of lending nationwide under its Growth Guarantee Scheme, with the North West receiving £272 million across 1,495 facilities alone. 69% of lending has been delivered to businesses outside London and the South East, and … [Read more...]