Following the government announcement that the price of capped bus fares would rise to £3 across England, Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a statement confirming single fares in the city-region will stay at their current £2 cap. In his statement, he clarified that the … [Read more...]
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Consultation to launch on Greater Manchester’s School Travel Strategy
A new draft School Travel Strategy for the city-region is being developed by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the 10 local authorities. The strategy sets out the city-region's vision for ensuring more children and young people travel to … [Read more...]
NTIA warns UK nightlife faces extinction
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is warning the public that much of the UK's nightlife faces extinction given the current rate of closures of nightclubs. Based on recent data, which reveals 10 UK clubs are closing every month, the NTIA has launched The Last Night Out campaign, … [Read more...]
New housing officers complete training ahead of May 2025 launch of Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter
Thirteen new housing enforcement officers have completed their apprenticeships as Greater Manchester takes action to improve housing standards. Apprenticeships for new housing officers have been funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) using revenue from development loans, … [Read more...]
Government rules out reviving Northern HS2 leg in action to curb rising costs of Phase 1 of the route
The Government has restated it will not revive the cancelled Northern leg of HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester as it looks to curb rising costs of Phase 1 of the high-speed rail route from London Euston to Birmingham. In announcing measures to bring costs of delivering HS2 under control, the … [Read more...]
North West Hydrogen industry gears up for third annual Hydrogen Week
Spearheaded by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), Hydrogen Week UK will make its return in 2025 for its third consecutive year. The annual event, scheduled from Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025, will continue its mission to spotlight the critical role hydrogen plays in helping … [Read more...]
External finance use rises across North-west businesses
The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker has found usage of external finance has increased overall across North West businesses; however, sentiment on economic opportunity remains subdued among smaller firms. Usage of external finance among smaller businesses in the North … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group announces £1.1 billion investment in London Stansted
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced a £1.1 billion programme of investment into London Stansted as it nears completion of its £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport. The announcement came as part of the UK's International Investment Summit on 14th October, and will see the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport surpasses 30 million passenger milestone in record 12 months
Manchester Airport has surpassed a major milestone by recording more than 30 million passengers travelling through its terminals in the last 12 months. Reaching the milestone puts the airport on par with major international hubs as part of the so-called 30 Million Club, alongside La Guardia, in … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to take part in Greater Manchester’s second Good Employment Week
Stockport businesses are invited to take part in Greater Manchester's Good Employment Week as it returns for its second year. Taking place between 7th and 11th October, the event is the UK's first such week dedicated to promoting good workplaces and employment practices, and has been organised by … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester seeks additional powers over employment support to get 150,000 residents back into work
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has asked Government for greater powers over employment support funding to help support over 150,000 city-region residents back into work. The city-region is proposing a new approach to address root causes of worklessness with positive tailored support … [Read more...]
Manchester’s Digital Skills Festival announced for 2025
Industry body for the city-region's tech sector, Manchester Digital, has announced the dates and line-up for its annual Digital Skills Festival in February 2025. After over a decade of uniting digital businesses across Greater Manchester, the event has this year been re-designed and re-branded … [Read more...]
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