Home fitness brand, Northern Gym Equipment has announced it has partnered with John Lewis to retail its home gym equipment via the retailer's online platform. The partnership reflects growing consumer demand for high-quality, design-led fitness equipment that integrates seamlessly into modern … [Read more...]
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Civil Aviation Authority report praises Manchester Airport accessibility
The Civil Aviation Authority's latest accessibility report has awarded Manchester Airport the highest possible rating for the services it offers to passengers with restricted mobility and other disabilities. ABM, which operates the airport’s special assistance services, has been recognised for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to expand free bus travel for young people
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced plans to expand free Bee Network bus travel for young people, rolling out the Our Pass scheme to 11- to 16-year-olds. Announced on her first official day in office, 3rd August, the newly elected mayor confirmed the change would take effect from … [Read more...]
Manchester Digital launches Switchboard to support early tech careers
Tech industry body Manchester Digital has launched Switchboard, a new service designed to make it easier for technology employers to offer work experience, mentoring, industry placements, internships and apprenticeships. Manchester Digital already works with employers across the region to deliver … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester elects Bev Craig as new Mayor
Voters across the city-region have elected Bev Craig as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester in a mayoral by-election on Thursday 30th July. Bev Craig, Labour leader of Manchester City Council, won 47.1% of first preference votes, with the second place candidate, Reform's Sian Astley, taking 21.0% … [Read more...]
Major track replacement work on tram network completes on time
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...]
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...]
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