Manchester Airport had its busiest ever January, with 1.8 million passengers flying from its terminals in the second consecutive record-breaking month. Dubai was the most popular destination for travellers in January, with winter sun seekers heading there either to enjoy its attractions or to … [Read more...]
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Consultation launches on plans to end road deaths in Greater Manchester
An online survey has launched on the city-region's 'Vision Zero' plans to end deaths and life-changing injuries on Greater Manchester roads by 2040. The consultation launched 12th February on the GM Consult website, and will run for four weeks to give stakeholders and local residents the … [Read more...]
Defence group announces over 1,500 apprentice and graduate roles across North-west
Defence manufacturer, BAE Systems, has announced it is currently recruiting for over 1,500 apprentice and entry-level graduate roles across its North-west sites. Nationally, the group has over 2,700 open roles nationwide, with the currently recruitment drive following a £180 million investment in … [Read more...]
Passengers between Manchester Airport and China more than double within six months
New figures show a jump in the number of passengers between Manchester Airport and Beijing in the second half 2023 as the airport prepares to mark Lunar New Year. Hainan Airlines brought back its flights to the Chinese capital in late 2022 after a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester and West Midlands mayors propose alternative to scrapped HS2 link between city-regions
Greater Manchester's Labour Mayor Andy Burnham, and his Conservative counterpart in the West Midlands, Andy Street, have set out options for an alternative link between the two city-regions in the wake of the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2. The two mayors put forward a … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship starts insufficient in Greater Manchester’s key growth sectors, finds Chamber of Commerce report
The numbers of apprenticeship starts in key sectors of the Greater Manchester economy are not sufficient to bridge skills gaps, according to findings of a new report published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). The analysis, conducted as part of the Chamber's Local Skills … [Read more...]
Rail Minister addresses Transport for the North Conference
Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the government's investment plans in infrastructure in the region at the annual Transport for the North (TfN) Conference. The sold-out event took place at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on Monday February 5th, and brought … [Read more...]
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 begins with theme of ‘Skills for Life’
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is taking place from 5th to 11th February; this year's theme is 'Skills for Life'. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships is now in its 17th year of highlighting the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring. The theme for National … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host Night Time Economy Summit
Global experts and city leaders from across the UK will come to Greater Manchester as the city-region prepares to host the Night Time Economy Summit for the first time. Taking place at Manchester city centre venue, Freight Island, the two-day event takes place on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th … [Read more...]
Rail Minister confirms tap-in, tap-out pilot for Greater Manchester trains
Plans for a London-style transport system in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward as the Rail Minister confirms a planned pilot of tap-in, tap-out ticketing on two Greater Manchester routes. The pilot scheme will allow passengers to use contactless payments, either from a debit or credit … [Read more...]
Mayor and Greater Manchester leaders endorse ambition to end road deaths
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has endorsed a plan for the city-region to eliminate road deaths by 2040. The draft Vision Zero Strategy, part of a global effort to improve road safety, also sets out plans to halve the number of deaths and life changing injuries by the end of this … [Read more...]
Stockport developments among those to benefit from Greater Manchester’s £150 million Brownfield Housing Fund
A further £115 million funding for housing developments on brownfield sites has been approved by Greater Manchester leaders. 92 schemes across the city-region are set to benefit from the funding, including 10 in Stockport. In total, the funding will support delivery of more than 7,800 new homes … [Read more...]
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