The Prime Minister and Chancellor are understood to be in talks over scrapping the Manchester leg of the HS2 high-speed rail line in a bid to curb rising costs of the project, according to the Independent newspaper. Journalists at the paper have learned of the discussions that could see the rail … [Read more...]
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New employment scheme launched to support jobseekers into the hospitality sector
A new employment and training programme has been announced to help upskill jobseekers to access career opportunities in the hospitality sector. The Hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is being launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in collaboration with UK … [Read more...]
North West business activity fell in August for first time in seven months
Business activity levels across the North West fell for the first time in seven months in August, according to the latest Regional PMI survey by high street bank NatWest. The headline North West PMI Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in … [Read more...]
Northern mayors to continue legal challenge after consultation on ticket office closures ends
With a consultation on plans to close the majority of ticket offices across England having concluded, city-region mayors from across the North have issued a statement setting out that they will continue a legal challenger to oppose plans. Rail operating companies set out proposals earlier this … [Read more...]
New business support programme launched for Greater Manchester’s creative sector
A new business support programme has launched in Greater Manchester to help develop the potential of the city-region's creative industries. The Create Growth programme, backed by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Combined … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host industry awards as part of International Beer & Cider Festival
The prestigious International Brewing & Cider Awards will be held in Manchester as part of a two-day beer festival planned for March 2024. The ticketed festival, taking place at Depot Mayfield in Manchester on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March 2024, will give members of the public the … [Read more...]
UFC fighter joins TfGM antisocial behaviour campaign
A leading professional mixed martial artist is backing a new Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) campaign aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour on public transport in the city-region. Atherton-born Tom Aspinall, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has been speaking to … [Read more...]
One month left before launch of Bee Network bus services
The first Bee Network buses in Greater Manchester to come under local control will hit the road in one month's time on 24th September on routes in Bolton, Wigan and parts of Bury, Salford and Manchester. Alongside the city-region's first yellow Bee Network buses, September will also see the roll … [Read more...]
Registration opens for GM Green Summit 2023
Businesses and community organisations across Greater Manchester are being invited to register to attend to the 2023 GM Green Summit, which takes place on 2nd October. The summit, this year being held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, will offer a first-look at the city-region's Five-Year Environment … [Read more...]
Hundreds of comments received during consultation on the North’s Strategic Transport Plan
The public consultation of Transport for the North's (TfN) Strategic Transport Plan has closed, with hundreds of comments received during the 12-week engagement. The 12-week consultation closed on 17th August after in-person events in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle, online workshops, a virtual … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery reopens Cheshire pub with new look after 12 month closure
The Swan and Chequers has reinvigorated the Cheshire town of Sandbach after reopening following an extensive refurbishment of the pub by Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery. The pub has been closed for more than twelve months whilst plans were made to bring a new life into the history-filled site … [Read more...]
Business support programme for self-employed delivers £12.7 million revenue boost
The EnterprisingYou business support programme for Greater Manchester's self-employed workforce has added £12.7 million to their revenue over the last three years. EnterprisingYou is a fully funded business support service that offers a mixture of workshops, coaching, health and wellbeing support … [Read more...]
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