Business leaders from across the North-west and the rest of the UK have shared their reactions to yesterday’s Spring Budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. In his first Budget as Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt set out his plans to grow the economy against a backdrop of stagnant growth and high inflation. A … [Read more...]
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Devolution boost for Greater Manchester expected in upcoming Budget
Greater control over spending is expected to be passed to local leaders in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands as part of new devolution agreements, the Times newspaper has reported. In Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's upcoming Budget, set to be revealed on 15th March, metro-mayors in Greater … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new Business Travel Survey
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have launched a new Business Travel Survey to understand how businesses feel about the city-region's current public transport and active travel network. Encouraging sustainable travel to and from the workplace, and how employees, customers and visitors get … [Read more...]
North-west returned to growth in February, finds NatWest PMI survey
The North-west's private sector returned to growth in February for the first time since August 2022, according to the latest data from NatWest's Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Survey for February 2023. The latest figures have reversed a trend that saw the region's output decline at its fastest … [Read more...]
Northern legs of HS2 to be delayed
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has announced that the delivery of the Northern legs of HS2 between Birmingham, Crewe and Manchester and between Birmingham and the East Midlands are to be delayed by two years. The Transport Secretary cited high inflation for the delay, that will see the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester seeks to boost links with North Carolina
Greater Manchester leaders have embarked on a first-of-its-kind trade mission to boost business and cultural links with the US state of North Carolina. Mayor Andy Burnham and Greater Manchester Economy Lead Cllr Bev Craig touched down in state capital Raleigh on Thursday 9th March to meet with … [Read more...]
Transport Secretary sets out commitments for Northern infrastructure
Addressing the Transport for the North conference in Newcastle on 6th March, Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP has set out the government's commitments for improving transport infrastructure across Northern England. During his speech, Mark Harper reaffirmed the government's commitment to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor backs campaign for safe transport for late-night workers
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has given his backing to a campaign calling for late-night workers to have safe and affordable transport options to get home after shifts. Led by trade union, Unite, the 'Get Me Home Safely' campaign calls for employers to provide safe and free transport … [Read more...]
New retrofitting courses launched to upskill Greater Manchester workforce
New training courses in retrofitting domestic properties with modern, energy efficient and low carbon technologies have launched in Greater Manchester as part of the Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have awarded funded to the Growth Company to support … [Read more...]
Peak Translations hosts webinar for budding and established exporters
SK area translators, Peak Translations, are hosting a webinar to share their expertise to help new and established exporters get the most from selling their products overseas. Peak Translations will host a series of webinars throughout 2023 to help businesses start exporting globally. The first … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester ranked among top European cities for international investment
Greater Manchester has been recognised among the top European cities for business in the International Investment Rankings of the Financial Times’ FDI European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023/24 report. The Greater Manchester Local Business Board (GM LEP) was ranked 2nd overall of local … [Read more...]
Thousands of government jobs have relocated to the North-west
The Cabinet Office has revealed that more than 11,000 government jobs been relocated from London to sites around the UK, including over 2,000 in the North-west. Under the Places for Growth programme, the North-west has seen the most jobs transferred out of the capital, with 2,100 civil servants … [Read more...]
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