A new report has revealed the full economic potential of Manchester Airport in driving growth across the North should future governments put the right conditions in place. Produced by Arup and published in March, it states that between now and 2050, the Northern gateway could secure direct … [Read more...]
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Robinsons Brewery completes investment in Anglesey pub
Doors have opened at popular Anglesey pub, the Four Crosses, following a significant investment from Stockport-based family-brewers Robinsons. The charming large pub which is popular with both locals and visitors to the area, has seen improvements to the pub’s layout allowing improved customer … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out £45 billion improvement plan
Network Rail has announced the start of a £45.4 billion five-year rail improvement plan, aimed at improving reliability of the network and ensuring resilience against climate change and more frequent extreme weather. Through to 2029, Network Rail has committed to investing around £2.8 billion in … [Read more...]
Blueprint published for transforming transport infrastructure in the North
Transport for the North (TfN) has published its ambitious plans for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the North, enabled by improvements to transport infrastructure. TfN's Strategic Transport Plan was approved at the sub-national transport body's most recent Board Meeting in Leeds by … [Read more...]
Direct flights to launch between Manchester Airport and Shanghai
Economic and cultural links between the North-west and China are to benefit from the launch of direct flights between Manchester Airport and Shanghai. Juneyao Air's new service, first announced in 2019 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will launch on 1st July, running three-times … [Read more...]
Azets expands in North West with medical accounting acquisition
Azets, the international advisory, outsourcing and compliance group, with seven regional offices across the North West of England including in Stockport, has announced the acquisition of RSM UK’s specialist medical accounting team. The transaction underlines Azets’ commitment to become the UK’s … [Read more...]
100,000 football fans expected to fly from Manchester Airport to Germany during Euro 2024
Passengers are expected to jet off to Germany in their thousands from Manchester Airport to cheer on England at the 2024 UEFA European Championships. More than 100,000 people are expected to fly from the Northern hub during the tournament to the eight German cities it serves directly – more than … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures funding to improve understanding of night time economy
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partners have been awarded £300,000 to run a pilot scheme aimed at better understanding the city-region's night-time economy. Money from the Treasury’s Economic Data Innovation Fund (EDIF) will allow a consortium of public bodies, including the … [Read more...]
TFGM highlights benefits of travelling sustainably through #GetOnBoard campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is highlighting the benefits of travelling sustainably over the East period through their #GetOnBoard campaign. Through the campaign, TfGM is sharing how choosing to walk, wheel or cycle, or to catch the bus or tram, offers proven health benefits, and how … [Read more...]
Government sets out update on Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
The next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) between Manchester and Liverpool have been announced by Government. The announcement follows extensive engagement with regional leaders and local MPs, as well as the announcement of £12 billion funding reallocated to accelerate the … [Read more...]
Second phase of Bee Network expansion goes live
On Sunday 24th March, the second phase of Greater Manchester's plans to bring bus services back under public control has taken place – bringing bus services in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester into the Bee Network. Services in Stockport, as well as Trafford, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes over 200 businesses to Meet the Buyer event
300 attendees from over 200 local businesses were able to meet directly with key prospective clients at Manchester Airport at its Meet the Buyer event. Small and medium-sized businesses from a variety of sectors were represented and had the opportunity to network with 29 major buyers at the … [Read more...]