A new report, with expert-led recommendations, has been launched by Manchester Digital Strategy, in order to lay the right foundations for a stronger, more equitable and thriving start-up ecosystem for the region. There are more than 10,000 digital and tech businesses in Greater Manchester and … [Read more...]
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Businesses in the North West lack AI understanding, finds British Business Bank
Only 27% of businesses in the North West said they have a basic understanding of generative AI, finds new research conducted for the British Business Bank. Research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Start Up Loans programme, revealed less than half (46%) of UK small businesses use AI at work. … [Read more...]
Bee Network hits 10 million contactless bus journeys
Four months on from the launch of 'tap and go' ticketing on Bee Network buses, more than 10 million journeys across Greater Manchester have been made using contactless payment. Since its launch on 24 March, more than 1.1 million individual customers have used contactless tap and go on buses, with … [Read more...]
North West small businesses warned ahead of sick pay changes
Accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is highlighting that small businesses in the North West will be particularly affected by changes to employment law and sick pay that will come into force in April 2026. The new package of workers’ rights, starting next April, includes removing the … [Read more...]
Japanese manufacturer to make £100 million investment in Greater Manchester operations
Electronics manufacturer, Astemo, has become the latest Japanese firm to make a major investment in operations in Greater Manchester with the announcement of a £100 million boost for their Horwich site. The significant investment follows a recent trade mission by Greater Manchester leaders to … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces duo of solicitor promotions
Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced promotions to solicitor for two colleagues, Clarize Coertze and Anna Thompson, following their recent qualifications. Clarize (left) joined SAS Daniels in August 2022, shortly after relocating from South Africa to the UK. She holds a BA … [Read more...]
More passengers heading Stateside, finds Manchester Airport
Statistical analysis for Manchester Airport has shown a rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from the United States, and a concurrent boost to the regional economy in the North. Direct passengers between Manchester and the US were up 10% year-on-year in 2024, with 931,000 taking … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester cultural and community projects awarded £300,000 grant funding
Eight cultural projects across the city-region have secured a share of £300,000 from Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Collaborate fund. The fund aims to support organisations and individuals work together in new and innovative ways to strengthen Greater Manchester’s cultural sector. … [Read more...]
Dedicated social value partner appointed to manufacturing and innovation campus
CHY Consultancy has been appointed as the dedicated social value partner for MIX MANCHESTER, a planned manufacturing and innovation campus adjacent to Manchester Airport. The team at CHY Consultancy will now work closely with the development team to shape, enhance and embed social value in every … [Read more...]
Bus boost for younger, older and disabled passengers in Greater Manchester
Around 150,000 18–21-year-olds in Greater Manchester will benefit from half price Bee Network bus travel, better connecting them to work, training or education opportunities. Plans were announced by Mayor Andy Burnham as part of the launch of the Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS), the region’s … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham sets out vision for next decade of growth across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has set out his ambitions for delivering the next decade of growth in the city-region. Speaking at Manchester's Campfield on Wedneday 9th July, the Mayor shared the city region’s blueprint for a greener, fairer future at the launch of the The Greater … [Read more...]
Transpennine Route Upgrade reaches latest milestone
The Transpennine Route Upgrade, improving rail connectivity between Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and York, has reached its latest milestone in full electrification of the railway. Following five consecutive weekends of work, engineers have installed 7.5 km of wiring between Micklefield in … [Read more...]
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