Following research that showed the region gained 11,000 businesses in 2019, data from Start Up Loans showed the government-backed programme for entrepreneurs provided more funding to the North West than any other UK region outside London. Start Up Loans supported 8,366 new businesses in the … [Read more...]
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Manchester to Bangladesh flights launch with new partnerships between cities
The first direct flights from Manchester Airport to the cites of Dhaka and Sylhet in Bangladesh have taken off, and will begin to foster closer ties between Greater Manchester and Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s national airline will operate the routes from Manchester to Dhaka and Sylhet on Sundays, … [Read more...]
Lloyds Bank announces £1.3 billion of lending for North West businesses
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it expects to lend £1.3 billion to businesses in the North West in 2020. The announcement is part of a wider plan to lend £18 billion nationwide to support UK businesses wishing to grow. The loans are designed to support entrepreneurs start-up businesses, … [Read more...]
Registration open for TfGM Sustainable Journeys workshops
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are hosting their first of four free workshops, supporting businesses in the city-region to enable employees to make more Sustainable Journeys. TfGM want to enable more sustainable journeys across Greater Manchester – helping to improve lives for everyone … [Read more...]
Creative Scale Up programme launches for Greater Manchester creative industries
Businesses in the creative sector are being invited to join the Creative Scale Up programme, supporting businesses to grow their operations. The programme is a pilot scheme, funded by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and managed by GC Business Growth Hub. The … [Read more...]
North West gained 11,000 new businesses in 2019
A survey by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 shows that the number of businesses in North West England grew during 2019, with 11,000 more companies opening than closing. In December 2019, there were 380,000 active businesses in the region, an increase of 21% since 2015; this is slightly … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester renews calls for Clean Air Plan funding
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have made renewed calls for the government to commit to funding the city-region’s Clean Air Plan. The call comes following the announcement of a new Environment Bill in the Queen’s Speech that will increase powers for local authorities. Greater … [Read more...]
Northern Mayors make joint statement on rail company performance
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotherham, have made a joint statement on the performance of rail services in Northern England. The Department for Transport is now considering options of bringing the Northern franchise under greater … [Read more...]
Devolved Adult Education Budget supports 29,000 Greater Manchester residents
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Adult Education Budget has supported over 29,000 Greater Manchester residents since launching in August 2019. The Adult Education Budget is a pot of £92 million which the GMCA has used to support Greater Manchester residents to access education … [Read more...]
Transport for the North respond to election results
Following the results of the 2019 General Election, Transport for the North's Chief Executive, Barry White, has issued a statement in response to the Conservative party winning a majority. Mr White said: The North has – rightly – been a key battle ground in this election, with pledges made on … [Read more...]
Independent Custody Visitors sought in Greater Manchester
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to become Independent Custody Visitors (ICV) in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The Independent Custody Visitors - ICV - scheme ensures that custody facilities at Greater Manchester Police are independently checked and monitored by volunteers. Members of the … [Read more...]
Jet2 to take on more former Thomas Cook employees
Jet2.com are planning to take on more former Thomas Cook employees as it continues to add new destinations and more aircraft to its growing programme for travellers. To date, Jet2.com has already taken on more than 120 former Thomas Cook employees across diverse roles following the collapse of … [Read more...]
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