Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has called on tech businesses in the North to collaborate on closing the digital skills gap in order to build on the region's success in the sector. Mr Burnham made the comments during a rousing keynote speech at the close of Manchester Tech Week 2022. He … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport gains boost to Middle East connections with new Kuwait route
Around 50,000 people in the North of England are set to benefit from new direct flights between Manchester Airport and the Middle East when a new service to Kuwait launches on the 1st May 2022. The three-times weekly flight from Manchester to Kuwait will help connect the 49,000 people who already … [Read more...]
New leadership support programme to launch in Greater Manchester
A new leadership support programme for businesses across Greater Manchester is set to launch in May from the GC Business Growth Hub. The Greater Manchester Leadership Hive, delivered by the Business Growth Hub and business school's from the city-region's universities, aims to bring together … [Read more...]
First upgraded Pendolino trains back on track as part of Avanti West Coast refurbishment programme
The first refurbished Pendolino train has re-entered service connecting North-west England with London as train operator Avanti West Coast progresses with a multi-million pound upgrade of its rolling stock. Customers onboard Monday’s 05:05 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston (calling at … [Read more...]
Night Time Economy Strategy launched to support sector in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has launched a new Night Time Economy Strategy to support the sector, drive job creation and raise employment standards across the city-region. Around 464,000 Greater Manchester residents work in jobs or businesses significantly active at night, such as hospitality, taxi … [Read more...]
20 North-west firms recognised in 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
20 businesses in the North-west have won in the Queen's Awards for Enterprise, including one in Stockport, with 232 firms recognised nationwide. The prestigious award celebrates the achievements of UK businesses across four categories: International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and … [Read more...]
Air Canada resumes non-stop flights between Manchester Airport and Toronto
Air Canada has announced it will resume its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester Airport and the Canadian city of Toronto. The seasonal service will operate five-times weekly from 1 June – 30 September 2022 using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, accommodating 297 passengers. Timings of all … [Read more...]
£7.6 million pledged to support rail innovations
The UK's Rail Minister has announced a £7.6 million competition to secure funding for innovations that will improve train travel. Rail Minister Wendy Morton has officially launched the First of a Kind competition, promising successful bids a share of £7.6 million government funding to bring … [Read more...]
£2.6 billion levelling-up funding announced
The UK government has announced £2.6 billion of levelling-up funding to match previous EU schemes across all Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the UK. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be used to allow local authorities to access funds based on their priorities, such as regenerating high … [Read more...]
Competition announced for £12 million Digital Growth Grant
The government has announced a new competition to bid for £12.09 million of funding via a new Digital Growth Grant to provide support for small tech firms and digital start-ups. The scheme focuses on opening up access to skills training and support services to the digital and tech sector over two … [Read more...]
Rising prices hurt growth at North-west businesses
Rising prices has seen the rate of growth slow in the North-west according to NatWest's latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) survey of the region's businesses. NatWest's March PMI data showed businesses in the region were reporting a record increase in the prices they were charging to customers … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders unite in support of Ukrainian refugees
Business leaders from across the North, including from Stockport, have joined forces to help Ukrainian refugees in the region access employment and other support. United For Ukraine is a coalition brought together at the request of leaders from across the North, including the Northern Powerhouse … [Read more...]
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