News for: Regional Business News

Following a major track replacement programme by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) during summer 2026, a second phase of works will see further temporary closures on the Metrolink network. In July, TfGM completed 1.6 km of track replacement between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield, … [Read more...]

A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]

Construction work has begun on the first phase of development of Handforth Garden Village, which is set to deliver a new neighbourhood of 1,500 homes on the Cheshire-Stockport border. Contractors have broken ground on the creation of the new gateway entrance to the Garden Village at Handforth … [Read more...]

The ongoing war in Iran is pushing up the cost of borrowing for North West SMEs, and may be the final nail in the coffin for some businesses, says a sector specialist from accountancy firm, Azets. Mark Barrie, Head of Debt Advisory at Azets, believes the conflict – which began in February and … [Read more...]

Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig has set out plans to build 50,000 new council and affordable homes across the city-region by 2039, and announced a new land bank to help identify disused public land for development. By May 2028 10,000 of these homes will be built, on site, or in the pipeline … [Read more...]

Regeneration specialist, Muse, has backed the launch of the new National Site Standard, an independently audited framework to improve wellbeing, safety and inclusion on construction and infrastructure sites. Created by Renee Preston, CEO of Gallaway Construction and founder of Construction for … [Read more...]

Rail passengers across the North West are being advised that most train services are running after a power outage in Manchester affected signalling systems and cause widespread disruption across the region on 6th August. SP Electricity North West confirmed a power cut at 1.41pm in East Manchester … [Read more...]

NatWest has announced a partnership with Greater Manchester-based Green Economy to support businesses in the region navigate rising energy costs and reduce emissions. The partnership will combine Green Economy's fully funded business support for the region's businesses with the bank's … [Read more...]