The Safely Reopening Greater Manchester campaign has launched to support businesses to continue protecting public health, while also beginning the economic recovery following the coronavirus lockdown. Safely Reopening Greater Manchester is a coordinated initiative being delivered by the Growth … [Read more...]
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Coronavirus heat map agreed by council leaders
Council leaders in Greater Manchester have agreed in principle to a publicly available heat map of coronavirus cases the city-region, as the infection rate remains almost double the UK average, the Manchester Evening News has reported. In a press briefing, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham … [Read more...]
NPIF investor hits £20 million invested in Greater Manchester businesses
FW Capital has announced the firm has invested £20 million in Greater Manchester businesses through the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), after launching NPIF-FW Capital Debt Finance in 2017. NPIF's total Microfinance, Debt and Equity investments in the city-region now total £45.3 … [Read more...]
£10m housing investment fund established for GM’s vulnerable residents
GMCA has invested £10m of the Greater Manchester Housing Investment Loans Fund into new funds for homes for the disabled and those with priority need for social housing. The £10 million investment is expected to be augmented by contributions from other investors. Social impact investment company … [Read more...]
Emirates’ Manchester cargo flights resume
Emirates SkyCargo, the air frieght division of Dubai-based Emirates airline, has resumed cargo flights to and from Manchester Airport. The first passenger freighter landed on 23rd May, before taken off again with several tonnes of cargo including pharmaceuticals destined for Asia and Australia. … [Read more...]
Impey secures tenants for Rusholme’s San Court
Independent Stockport property, Impey & Company has secured new tenants for Eamar Development's San Court scheme in Rusholme, with the final unit also under offer. San Court was built by Eamar Developments UK Limited in 2019 and comprises approx. 9,900 sq. ft of retail space across eight … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester companies thanked for PPE donations
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Mayor Andy Burnham have thanked the companies that have made PPE donations during the coronavirus crisis. Greater Manchester's PPE taskforce, set up following the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure supplies to frontline workers, received donations of … [Read more...]
PwC survey reveals North West attitudes to home working
Big Four accountancy firm, PwC, has revealed the attitudes of employees in the North West towards working from home during the coronavirus crisis. PwC's nationwide survey has suggested workers in the region have had a less positive experience of remote working compared to counterparts in London … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester calls on government to support Clean Air Plans
Greater Manchester is calling on Government to support its clean air plans to ‘build back better’ and help to tackle air pollution as the city-region sets out ambitions for a green economic recovery. The coronavirus pandemic has seen air pollution levels drop by 30% and road traffic volumes fall … [Read more...]
May 14th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 2,094,209 tests have now taken place + 87,063 on yesterday Positive tests: 229,705 people have tested positive + 3,242 on previous day Loss of life: 33,186 people have died across all settings, +494 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester invests further in active travel as part of coronavirus recovery
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will make £5 million of emergency funding available to local authorities to support active travel, including walking and cycling, as the travel restrictions begin to be lifted in the city-region. The funding will support creating enhanced space for … [Read more...]
Growth Company shares insight into economic impact of coronavirus
The Growth Company has revealed the first insights into the economic impact of coronavirus following an ongoing survey of Greater Manchester businesses. The weekly rolling Growth Company Covid-19 Impact Survey provides a measure of the sentiment of almost 2,000 Greater Manchester companies to … [Read more...]
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