News for: Regional Business News

Stockport businesses with international ambitions are being invited to take part in a Growth Sprint event built on processes pioneered by Google. The International Growth Sprint is coming to Manchester on 25th July, now in its 3rd iteration. It introduces businesses to high-impact growth … [Read more...]

Northern law firm, Ward Hadaway, has revealed the 50 fastest growing businesses across North West England at an awards ceremony on 21st June at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. The event, held in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) brought together more than 250 … [Read more...]

A study of 11 regional UK cities has revealed Greater Manchester has attracted the most foreign investment projects and has seen the highest GDP growth over the past 10 years. OCO Global’s ‘Local Heroes’ report examined 37 data points covering economic, prosperity, wellbeing, property and … [Read more...]

Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, has completed the refurbishment of its 56 Pendolino trains that serve routes connecting London with Stockport and Manchester, other towns and cities throughout the North-west and Scotland. The £117 million project is the biggest fleet upgrade ever carried out on … [Read more...]

Network Rail is advising passengers of disruption ahead of the latest phase of works on the Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve rail services between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire. Upcoming upgrades including track renewals, environmental and ground surveys, drainage, signal … [Read more...]

The nine General Further Education Colleges in Greater Manchester have shared progress on their digital programme to help tackle challenges, create opportunities and ensure the sector’s continued success across the city-region. GM Colleges, which includes Trafford & Stockport College Group, … [Read more...]

Football fans in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to stay safe and make the most of public transport as Euro 2024 games are shown at venues across the city-region. With thousands of fans across the region are expected to gather over drinks to watch the games, Transport for Greater … [Read more...]

The GM Skills Map has relaunched to provide employers and learners in Stockport and across Greater Manchester with a one-stop-shop for training courses and apprenticeships. Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the platform is the most … [Read more...]