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Thousands to fly from Manchester to Munich for Oktoberfest

Manchester Airport is gearing up to serve more than 10,000 passengers who are set to fly from the North to Munich for its world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations. The autumn festival, which has been celebrated in the Bavarian city for more than 200 years, began on Saturday 20th September and … [Read more...]

Boost for North as Manchester-Mumbai route expands

Manchester Airport's only direct connection to Mumbai has proved so popular that it will increase in frequency from Monday, 22nd Sepetember. Thousands of people have used the three-times-per-week route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai since it launched in July – becoming IndiGo’s first … [Read more...]

North West savers invest more than any region outside London

New research for UK Savings Week (22-28 September) reveals that outside of London, savers in the North West invest more than any other region into their savings each month. People in the region also have the highest amount of savings: at £29,824, this is more than £3,000 over the national … [Read more...]

Applications open for creative sector business support programme

Applications have opened for a new fully-funded business support programme for creative sector businesses across Greater Manchester. Create Growth is an innovative sector specific support programme from GM Business Growth Hub, designed to help businesses in Greater Manchester unlock and develop … [Read more...]

Train operators to accept bus passes during industrial action

With industrial action taking place from 19th to 22nd September affecting a number of Greater Manchester bus operators, rail companies Northern and TransPennine Express have agreed to accept some bus passes on their routes. It means anyone with 7-day, 28-day, term or annual tickets, as well as … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group launches new EDI strategy

Manchester Airports Group has published a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Every Journey Matters, that sets out approach to becoming a leader in inclusivity in the aviation sector. The Strategy sets out the MAG’s commitment to giving a voice to underrepresented talent and to … [Read more...]

Transport for the North Chair steps down

Former Transport Secretary, Lord McLoughlin, has announced his intention to step down from his role as Chair of Transport for the North. During his four year term as Chair of the regional transport body, Lord McLoughlin has worked with the North’s political leaders to agree its second Strategic … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport records busiest ever summer

Nearly 7 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport during the school summer holidays, making it the busiest summer season in the hub's history. August 2025 was also the airport's busiest ever single month, with 3.5 million passengers served by the Northern hub. New data also shows … [Read more...]

TfGM warns bus passengers ahead of industrial action

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is warning bus passengers of upcoming industrial action affecting three Bee Network bus operators. Staff at First, Metroline and Stagecoach have announced that they plan to strike from Friday 19 to Monday 22 September (inclusive). Industrial action is being … [Read more...]

Gorvins to sponsor North West Family Business Conference

Stockport law firm, Gorvins Solicitors, is to sponsor the North West Family Business Conference, organised by TheBusinessDesk.com alongside co-sponsors Alexander and Co and Rathbones. The half-day event will highlight the unique place that family businesses hold in the region's economy through a … [Read more...]

Manchester Evening News publisher announces major job losses

Reach plc, the publisher of the Manchester Evening News, has announced plans to cut a total of 321 jobs as part of a major restructure affecting its UK and Irish operations. The company, which owns over 130 print and digital publications—including national titles like The Daily Mirror, The Daily … [Read more...]