Tram services have resumed on key routes through Greater Manchester after a programme of major track replacement has successfully completed on time. 1.6 km of track was replaced between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield. Work was part of an £150 million investment to maintain, upgrade and … [Read more...]
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Regional mayors to retain share of income tax and business rates
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to transfer greater powers to regional mayors to control finances in their areas by enabling them to retain a share of income tax and business rates revenues. Changes will mean regional leaders will keep more of the rewards when delivering policies … [Read more...]
Thousands supported through Greater Manchester mental health employment services
An NHS mental health employment support programme in Greater Manchester has helped thousands of people with severe mental illness find and sustain meaningful work. Since April 2025, 4,300 people have been supported through Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across the Greater … [Read more...]
British Business Bank supports £9.4 billion of finance for smaller business
The British Business Bank has supported £9.4 billion of finance for small businesses in the 2025/26 financial year - £1.3 billion was public funding, £4.3 billion was private capital crowded in by the Bank, and £3.7 billion came through lending the Bank guaranteed. The Bank's annual Impact … [Read more...]
MAG welcomes Government focus on technical education
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has welcomed plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to raise the profile of vocational and technical education. MAG, which runs Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted airports, has long championed employer-led skills and employment programmes, … [Read more...]
GM Chamber sets out priorities for local business in open letter to PM
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has written an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham setting out the priorities of businesses in the city-region that he will need to address during his premiership. The Chamber congratulated the former Mayor of Greater Manchester in rising to the … [Read more...]
Amshire IT and C&C Insurance Brokers partner for cyber resilience event
Two Stockport businesses, Amshire IT Solutions and C&C Insurance Brokers, have partnered to bring together experts in experts in cyber security, cyber insurance and business resilience for a day of practical advice, real-world insights and valuable discussions. Every day, Amshire works with … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester colleges come together for landmark safeguarding conference
Education providers and safeguarding professionals from across Greater Manchester came together for the region's first ever safeguarding conference, marking a significant step forward in protecting and supporting young people. The conference was hosted by GMColleges, the organisation representing … [Read more...]
Bee Network offers free bus travel to children as part of Great British Summer Savings campaign
Children and young people in Stockport and across Greater Manchester will benefit from unlimited free bus travel on the Bee Network this summer as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings campaign. Children aged five to 15 can travel for free in England, including on Bee Network bus … [Read more...]
New documentary follows the reimagining of Manchester Airport’s chandeliers
The project to reimagine Manchester Airport's historic chandeliers that has seen them reinstalled as a new art installation in its new Terminal 2 has been captured in a documentary on the airport's YouTube Channel. Over the last three years the airport has undertaken a project to take one of the … [Read more...]
GMColleges appoints new Chair
GMColleges, the organisation represents the nine Greater Manchester Further Education colleges including Trafford & Stockport College Group, has announced the appointment of Julia Heap OBE (pictured) as its new Chair. Julia takes on the role with extensive leadership experience across further … [Read more...]
Sainsbury’s opens first Manchester Airport store
Supermarket chain, Sainsbury's, has opened its first-ever store at Manchester Airport, which welcomed its first customers at Terminal 3's arrivals hall on 16th July. The store, which is expected to create an additional 24 jobs, is the retailer's third airport-based store, following locations at … [Read more...]
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