Stockport tradespeople are invited to take their business to the next level and train to provide net zero products and services at a Green Skills event. Roofers, electricians, and plumbers, join EnterprisingYou and Green Economy at the Green Skills Academy for the chance to access support to … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester economy defies expectations in findings of quarterly business survey
Despite gloomy predictions at the start of the year, the Greater Manchester economy is outperforming expectations according to the findings of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) conducted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). The headline indicator of the survey, the Greater … [Read more...]
North-west industrial property deals rose 150% in first quarter of 2023
The value of industrial property investment deals in the North-west rose by 150% in the first quarter of 2023 against the previous year according to figures from specialist agents, B8 Real Estate. 17 deals worth around £313 million completed in the first three months of the year, against £125 … [Read more...]
Manchester to Beijing direct flights return to pre-pandemic frequency
Travel links between the China and the North-west have been boosted with Hainan Airlines announcing the return of four-times weekly services between Manchester Airport and Beijing. The Chinese airline began flying direct from Manchester to Beijing in 2016, delivering a significant economic and … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to switch cars for handlebars during May’s Bike Month Challenge
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging Stockport businesses to join the Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge in May 2023. Bike Month Challenge is a fun, friendly competition that takes place each year all about helping more people to discover (or rediscover) the joys and benefits of … [Read more...]
Northern Mayors call for FirstGroup to lose Transpennine rail contract
Mayors representing city-regions across Northern England have written to Transport Secretary Mark Harper, calling for transport company, FirstGroup to have their contract to run the Transpennine rail franchise terminated. The move follows previous calls by by both Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders call for the region to lead in net-zero transition
Business leaders representing the NP11 group of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) across Northern England have set out their ambition for the region to lead the UK's net-zero transition in an open letter to government. Following the publication of the Government’s Energy Strategy, 15 leading … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hits recycling rate milestone
Greater Manchester now recycles more than 50% of its household waste, according to the latest recycling rates published by DEFRA. The city-region now sits in the top half of UK regions for recycling, ahead of the national average of 44%. DEFRA figures found the city-region's recycling rates … [Read more...]
National contract for North West Start Up Loans provider
Greater Manchester-based GC Business Finance has been appointed as a national Business Support Partner for the government's Start Up Loans scheme. GCBF has been providing Start Up Loans to entrepreneurs in the North West for the past decade, and has announced it has created 13 new roles to expand … [Read more...]
£150 million investment announced into digital connectivity
Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has announced plans for £150 million of investment into the UK's telecoms infrastructure to boost digital connectivity across the UK. The new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy sets out plans to ensure all populated areas of the UK are covered by 'standalone' … [Read more...]
North West green transition set for £2 billion investment boost
Efforts for the region to become a greener place to live and work are set for a £2 billion boost over the next five years following the reveal of investment plans of power grid operator, Electricity North West. Plans from the Stockport and Warrington based infrastructure company include new … [Read more...]
New guide to Greater Manchester’s green finance options launches
Greater Manchester's Bee Net Zero partnership has launched a new guide to support local businesses to find green finance options to support their carbon neutral ambitions. Energy efficiency measures, on-site renewables and other green tech can save businesses thousands in the long-term however, … [Read more...]
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