Former Transport Secretary and Derbyshire MP, Lord McLoughlin has been appointed Chair of the region's sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN). Lord McLoughlin served as Transport Secretary under David Cameron's Premiership from 2012-16 when TfN was first established and served … [Read more...]
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North-west profit warnings fell 46% in 2021
The number of profit warnings recorded by North-west listed firms fell 46% in 2021, compared with 2020 figures, according to the latest EY-Parthenon report. Just 26 profit warnings were issued by publicly listed companies in the region throughout 2021, compared with 48 in 2020; however, warnings … [Read more...]
Centre for Cities reveals pandemic impact on retail in the North-west
The coronavirus pandemic has seen some towns and cities in the North-west lose over half a year's worth of high street retail sales, according to a new assessment of its impact by the Centre for Cities. The work, part of the Cities Outlook 2022 report published annually by the think-tank, found … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on government to rethink details on HS2 as Parliament to vote to approve Crewe to Manchester leg
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has made a call for government to reconsider plans for how HS2 trains will arrive at Piccadilly station as Parliament prepares to vote on Crewe to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail link to London. Once approved, the ‘High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) … [Read more...]
World Duty Free store opened at Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Following the completion of the store in Manchester Airport's new Terminal 2, the walkthrough World Duty Free store was officially opened by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Dufry. In attendance for the opening event for the 1,980 m2 store in 19th January were Julian Diaz, CEO Dufry, and Fred … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester textiles businesses benefit from Made Smarter technology adoption scheme
Made Smarter, the manufacturing sector technology adoption programme, is encouraging more of the region's textiles businesses to digitalise, and is highlighting the firms in the sector already benefiting from support. The programme support SME manufacturers with expert technology advice, digital … [Read more...]
Digital Careers Upskill Programme launches free training courses
SMEs in Stockport are being to encouraged to improve the digital skills of their workforce with free training courses from the Digital Careers Upskill Programme. The programme, part of the GMCA Skills for Growth programme and funded by the European Social Fund, aims to offer local people with new … [Read more...]
State of the North report highlights continued North-South divide despite levelling-up pledges
Think-tank IPPR has published its annual State of the North report which has revealed the North-South divide in prosperity has continued to widen, despite 'levelling-up' pledges by government. The report, published on the IPPR website, has highlighted in particular the disparity between regions … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on proposed Greater Manchester police precept increase
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed increase the police precept for 2022/23 to fund continued improvements to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The precept is the police element of council tax, and the consultation proposes a £10 increase … [Read more...]
Investor plans to build on successful 2021 of North-west deals
Capital growth investor, BGF, has pledged further investment in the North-west this year, after a record year of deals in 2021. In 2021, BGF invested £70 million to support the rapid growth of businesses in the region. The investor also successfully exited from a record number of enterprises … [Read more...]
New report reveals impact of efforts to tackle digital exclusion in Greater Manchester
A new report, published by GMCA and Virgin Media Business, has highlighted the positive effects of ongoing efforts and investment to tackle digital exclusion in Greater Manchester. The ‘Tackling digital inequality in Greater Manchester’ report highlighted the social value impact of Virgin Media … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to ask to delay parts of Clean Air Zone plans
The Greater Manchester Air Quality Administration Committee has been recommended to write to the government to ask to delay the full implementation of the Clean Air Zone, GMCA chief executive Eamonn Boylan has confirmed in a statement. The city-region was instructed by government in 2020 to … [Read more...]
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