A new study into Greater Manchester's green technology sector has found it generated £8.6 billion in sales in 2019-20, and employs 3.2% of the city-region's workforce. The research was commissioned by Green Economy, a membership organisation connecting buyers to suppliers of green products and … [Read more...]
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Aer Lingus celebrates anniversary of direct transatlantic flights from Manchester
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating one year since the launch of its first direct transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport to destinations in the USA and Caribbean. The airline's first flight from Manchester to Barbados, EI31, travelled non-stop on 20th October 2021, and was soon … [Read more...]
Business community reacts to Chancellor’s statement
Business leaders from across the North-west and the rest of the UK have shared their reactions to the newly-appointed Chancellor's statement yesterday, which saw Jeremy Hunt roll back on many of the tax cuts and spending promises announced last month by his predecessor. The emergency statement … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on government to support city-region’s net zero ambitions
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has written to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, inviting him to back the city-region's plans to invest in achieving its net zero ambitions. Speaking to delegates at the Greater Manchester Green Summit yesterday (17th October), Andy Burnham warned that the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester appoints partners to spearhead digital revolution
Greater Manchester is launching a new partnership to deliver the GM One Network and revolutionise data connectivity across its public estate, including schools, community centres and fire stations. Partners will deliver the GM One Network to provide a single network infrastructure across many … [Read more...]
Schools urged to submit bids for £25,000 funding from Manchester Airport before 28th October deadline
Time is running out for primary schools near Manchester Airport to submit applications to a one-off £25,000 fund to mark the airport Community Trust Fund’s 25th anniversary. Primary schools within a 10-mile radius of the airport are being invited to submit a proposal for outlining how they would … [Read more...]
Action on health inequalities and net-zero will drive economic growth in Greater Manchester, new report finds
A new report has identified that action on tackling health inequalities and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions are key to delivering sustainable economic growth in Greater Manchester over the next decade. A panel of economists, chaired by the University of Cambridge's Professor Diane Coyle, … [Read more...]
Business survey launched to inform city-region skills plan
A major survey exploring how businesses feel about skills and recruitment in Greater Manchester has launched, with the results going on to inform a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for the city-region. Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is … [Read more...]
NatWest PMI survey records drop in North-west business activity for the first time since January 2021
High-street bank, NatWest, has found business activity in the North-west fell for the first time since January 2021 according to its September Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) survey. The national survey found business activity fell in all UK regions barring London and the Yorkshire & Humber … [Read more...]
Loganair ramps up Manchester to Aberdeen service
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has announced an expansion of its service between Manchester and Aberdeen in response to growing demand. The airline has added a fourth daily service each way between Manchester Airport and Aberdeen, providing greater flexibility for energy sectors … [Read more...]
Manchester to host city-region’s first Tech Festival
The first ever Manchester Tech Festival begins on Monday 17 October, celebrating the diversity and innovations of the industry across Greater Manchester. The Manchester Tech Festival is a space for software engineers, start-ups and scaleups, investors and tech professionals to come together from … [Read more...]
Skills for Growth programme expands with £1.5 million contract award
Greater Manchester's Skills for Growth programme to provide targeted support to upskill the city-region's workforce has announced a £1.5 million contract award for those working in Early Years education. GMCA has awarded a £1.5 million contract to Acorn Training to deliver fully-funded training … [Read more...]
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