2022 saw the number of women starting their own businesses reach record levels in the UK, according to the Alison Rose Review, an annual report into female entrepreneurship led by NatWest CEO, Alison Rose. The annual review was first commissioned by government in 2019 to explore why fewer women … [Read more...]
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Poynton Relief Road to open to traffic from March 6th
The Poynton Relief Road is to open to traffic from Monday 6th March, after construction on the bypass began in Autumn 2020. A ceremony to mark the completion of the £53 million route will take place on 3rd March, when a cycle and footway will open to cyclists and pedestrians, with motor vehicles … [Read more...]
Over 90% of participating firms to continue four-day working week after pilot
56 out of the 61 firms which took part in a pilot scheme trialling a four-day working week plan to continue with the changes. First launched in June 2022, businesses from all sizes and industries began a six month trial that saw around 2,900 workers around the UK reduce their working hours from … [Read more...]
More than 10,000 Greater Manchester residents reached by Skills for Growth programme
Over 10,000 people in Greater Manchester have gained career support via the Skills for Growth programme since it launched in 2020. The programme has revealed the scale of skills training provided so far following a funding award from the European Social Fund that will support Skills for Growth … [Read more...]
New taskforce established to cut waste in Greater Manchester’s textiles and fashion sector
A new taskforce has been established, led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to help the city-region's textiles and fashion sectors reduce waste. Textiles and clothing production is responsible for around 10% of global greenhouse gas … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport prepares for busy February half-term
Manchester Airport is expecting more than 275,000 passengers to fly from the Northern Hub in search of winter sun this February half-term. Students in most of Greater Manchester and Cheshire will be on breaks from school from 20th to 26th February, with those elsewhere in the airport's catchment … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport sees January passenger numbers reach 90% of pre-pandemic levels
Manchester Airport has reported passenger numbers in January 2023 reaching 90% of its pre-pandemic volumes, with more than 1.6 million travellers served. January 2023 performance is more than double the 750,000 passengers who travelled via Manchester Airport in January 2022 when rigorous Covid-19 … [Read more...]
January PMI data reveals difficult start to 2023 for North West businesses
The latest data from NatWest's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for January 2023 has revealed a decline in activity for North West businesses. The index fell to 47.2 in January from 50.0 in December: figures below 50 indicate a fall in output, while figures above signify growth. The index, … [Read more...]
Energy intensive industries awarded £12 million funding to cut emissions
The UK government awarded UK businesses in the most energy intensive sectors the opportunity to bid for a share of £12.4 million to help reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. The funding will support 22 projects across pharmaceuticals, steel, paper, food and drink and other … [Read more...]
United for Ukraine marks anniversary of the start of the conflict
Nearly one year on from the start of the war in Ukraine, the United for Ukraine initiative is hosting an online event for employers to learn how they can get involved with supporting refugees coming to the UK to escape the conflict. Finding a job and accessing new skills in a different country … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester agrees new partnership that will see 1,000 homes benefit from low carbon retrofitting
Greater Manchester has agreed a landmark partnership with Japanese manufacturer Daikin that will see the city-region become a test-bed for new low carbon technologies and services. The agreement, the first of its kind between a UK city-region and a Japanese business, follows recent trade visits … [Read more...]
Employers at Manchester Airport meet with jobseekers to fill over 1,500 vacancies
Employers based at Manchester Airport are meeting with local jobseekers at a jobs fair, taking place today (7th February), to recruit for over 1,500 live jobs at the hub. The event is taking place at the at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, in Manchester City Centre, from 10am to 4pm, … [Read more...]
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