Greater Manchester’s economy continues to see a low level of growth but has avoided recession and remains resilient, according to the figures from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Director of Business Policy and … [Read more...]
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Northern shows improvement in findings of Rail Customer Experience Survey
Train operator Northern has seen significant improvement in its customer satisfaction, according to the findings of the latest Transport Focus Rail Customer Experience Survey. After being the bottom of the rankings of UK rail operators in last year's survey, implementation of its 'Creating … [Read more...]
Manchester City Council Leader bidding for Mayor of Greater Manchester
The Leader of Manchester City Council for the past 5 years, Cllr Bev Craig, is hoping to replace Andy Burnham as Mayor of Greater Manchester when the Mayoral by-election is held on 30th July. Alongside the Labour Party’s announcement that Cllr Craig will bid to become Mayor of Greater Manchester, … [Read more...]
Manchester again named top UK city for foreign investment after London in EY survey
Manchester has remained the UK's most successful city for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) outside the capital, according to the annual EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. While the city-region saw a decline in the number of projects, mirroring a trend seen across much of Europe, it … [Read more...]
Network Rail warns of rail disruption across the North West as temperatures rise
With the Met Office having issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across the North West for 24th and 25th June, Network Rail is warning of the disruption the high temperatures will have on train services across the region. Temperatures could reach up to 36°C and could average in the … [Read more...]
Reimagined chandeliers completed at Manchester Airport Terminal 2
A 482-piece art piece that reimagines the four glass chandeliers previously installed at Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 has now been completed to greet passengers flying from Terminal 2. The installation, named Atmospheric Reflections of the North, references the North’s industrial heritage with … [Read more...]
£10.5 million Greater Manchester Production Fund opens to support film and TV growth
A new £10.5 million fund has launched to attract more film and TV projects and support local production companies and opportunities for homegrown talent in Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester Production Fund will back ambitious, market-ready feature films and scripted and unscripted TV … [Read more...]
Air France celebrates 80 years of flying from Paris to Manchester Airport
French national carrier, Air France, has celebrated 80 years since its first flight from Paris to Manchester Airport on 16th June 1946. The historic service first dropped off one passenger that day and picked up a VIP party of 18 for the return journey. Shortly afterwards, Air France began … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents to vote for new Mayor following Makerfield by-election
Greater Manchester residents will head to the polls to elect a new Mayor for the city-region, following Andy Burnham's re-election to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election on June 18th. The former Health Secretary was first elected as Greater Manchester Mayor in 2017 after stepping down as MP … [Read more...]
Disabled people invited to shape a more accessible Bee Network
Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply to join an advisory group to help make the city-region's transport network more accessible. The Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) was established in 2008, and now plays a … [Read more...]
£50 million innovation funding awarded to five growth-driving projects in Greater Manchester
Five major projects aimed at supporting regional growth in Greater Manchester are being awarded £50 million funding through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF). The £500 million LIPF is a Government programme being delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) aimed at … [Read more...]
Football fans drive bumper month for Manchester Airport
More than 2.9 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in May 2026, boosted by football fans travelling to watch Aston Villa and Arsenal in their respective European finals. While half-term favourites including Alicante, Mallorca, and Faro remained among the most popular … [Read more...]
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