High street bank, NatWest, has revealed the North-west saw its economy continue to grow in April according to its monthly Regional PMI survey. NatWest's headline Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 54.0 in March for the North-west region, up from 52.7 in April, representing stronger levels of … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester to take part in £64 million work and health pilot
Greater Manchester is among 15 areas in England to benefit from a new £64 million pilot of the WorkWell work and health support service. The WorkWell pilots – launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) – will connect 59,000 people … [Read more...]
£196 million investment announced for North-west nuclear industry
The North-west of England is to become the first region in Europe outside Russia with the capability to produce advanced nuclear fuel following a £196 million government investment in nuclear energy firm, Urenco. Urenco have been awarded the funding to build a uranium enrichment facility at … [Read more...]
Azets bolsters North West tax team
Azets has strengthened its regional tax team by appointing Lee Stott as a Partner to lead its employer solutions offering across its North West offices, including Stockport. Joining from another Top 10 firm, Lee has over 17 years of experience in tax, advising both businesses and individuals, … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham re-elected to serve third term as Greater Manchester Mayor
Andy Burnham has been re-elected to serve a third term as Greater Manchester Mayor, following mayoral elections on Thursday 2nd May. Mr Burnham secured 63.4% of votes, with a turnout of 32%, with the 2024 election using a new voting system that removed the option of a second preference votes. … [Read more...]
GM LINK innovation incubator launches for Greater Manchester start-ups
Cisco and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have launched the GM LINK Programme, a social value innovation incubator for start-ups across the city-region. The GM LINK programme is an new innovation programme where early-stage start-ups can apply for a package of support to help them … [Read more...]
TfGM award contract for Bee Network AV announcement systems
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded McKenna Brothers the contract to supply and install Audio-Visual (AV) Announcement Systems on Bee Network buses. AV announcement systems on buses are part of TfGM's customer commitments towards full accessibility for transport, and will ensure … [Read more...]
Peak Translations partners with Aquabox as chosen charity of the year
Peak Translations, SK-area based language service provider specialising in language and translation services, has announced its partnership with Aquabox, a humanitarian aid charity dedicated to providing clean water and humanitarian aid to communities in crisis worldwide. Aquabox, founded in … [Read more...]
Network Rail engineers to deliver £135 million of investment on railway this May
More than 800 projects worth £135 million will take place on the railway across Britain in May over the two Bank Holiday weekends. Rail passengers travelling to and from Stockport are likely to see disruption due to various works on the West Coast Mainline. Unlike roads, railways are usually … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance expands to cover all 10 boroughs
The Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance (GMUPCA), which includes Stockport healthcare provider, Mastercall, has expanded to now cover all 10 boroughs in the city-region. The GMUPCA has welcomed Wigan GP Alliance as an associate member and has shown huge impact to patient care and … [Read more...]
Construction to begin on A57 Link Roads project to improve road journeys from Greater Manchester across the Pennines
Construction can now commence on the A57 Link Roads project following the conclusion of a judicial review into the scheme, Highways England has confirmed. Formerly the Trans-Pennine Upgrade and now known as the “Mottram Moor Link Road and A57 Link Road project” in the Government’s second Roads … [Read more...]
Rail companies begin search for start-ups to support innovative technologies
Four rail companies, including Northern and TransPennine Express, have joined forces on a Dragons' Den style scheme to find tech start-ups that can help drive innovation in the industry. LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express, all run by the DfT's Operator of Last Resort, are … [Read more...]
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