Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has appointed Virgin Media Business to deliver approximately 2700 km of new fibreoptic broadband infrastructure across the city-region to deliver next-generation connectivity. The £23.8 million Local Full Fibre Networks Programme will connect over 1700 … [Read more...]
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Support programme launched for Greater Manchester’s self-employed and gig economy workers
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has launched a new programme to increase skills and opportunities for the self-employed and gig economy workers across Greater Manchester. EnterprisingYou aims to enable up to 2500 of Greater Manchester’s self-employed to sustain and grow their … [Read more...]
Chancellor delivers 2020 Budget to ‘level-up’ UK
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the 2020 budget, his first since taking office last month, which has promised an increase in spending for infrastructure and measures to combat any economic impact of coronavirus. In his speech to the House of Commons, Rishi Sunak reiterated Boris Johnson’s … [Read more...]
Charity chief executive appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
The Chief Executive of Stockport charity, St Ann's Hospice has been chosen as the next High Sheriff of Greater Manchester. Eamonn O'Neal will take up the ceremonial position next month, following his appointment by the Queen and a formal announcement from Buckingham Palace. O'Neal has previously … [Read more...]
Gorvins supports alcohol free drinks business with Dragons Den pitch
Gorvins Solicitors business legal services expertise has supported its client pitch to secure funding on Dragons' Den. Manchester entrepreneur, Richard Clark pitched his business, Drynks Unlimited, alongside Sales Director Paul Briscoe, to secure funding for their range of 0% alcohol beers and … [Read more...]
Eastern Airways take over Flybe Manchester routes
Flybe's former franchise partner, Eastern Airways has announced new routes from Manchester Airport as well as continuing to honour tickets of Flybe passengers on its routes. As of 11 March 2020, Eastern Airways will operate its own scheduled routes, bookable through agents and its own website. … [Read more...]
Grassroots Recruitment urge businesses to commit to good employment
Stockport-based Sales and IT recruiters, Grassroots Recruitment, has signed up to Greater Manchester’s Good Employment Charter and is urging other Stockport businesses to do the same. The Good Employment Charter was launched by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, at an event attended by over … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Culture Fund delivers £8.6 million in grants across city-region
Cultural organisations across Greater Manchester have received an £8.6 million investment from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund. 35 organisations across the city-region, including the Arc Centre at Stockport’s Hat Works, have received grants from the GMCA-backed fund to continue providing … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester well-placed to access economic benefits of its older generation
A report by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the International Longevity Centre (ILC) into the older generations has shown that the city-region can benefit from an ageing population. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that the number of over 50s will increase by … [Read more...]
Manchester to lead in job creation up to 2023
Image credit : Tecmark Manchester is expected to lead in economic performance, particularly in job creation, into 2023 according to accountancy firm EY’s annual Regional Economic Forecast. The city is expected to create over 25,000 new jobs in the next three years, a rise of 1.4%, with … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham to open inaugural Digital City Festival
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, will open the city-region’s first five-day Digital City Festival, celebrating Manchester’s thriving digital sector. The Digital City Festival, which centres on the Digital City Expo, will welcome delegates from marketing, tech, ecommerce and media and … [Read more...]
Transport for the North call for speeding up of new infrastructure delivery
Following the Department of Transport’s update on plans for an Integrated Rail Plan across the North of England and the Midlands, Transport for the North has called on government to accelerate delivering new rail infrastructure. The Integrated Rail Plan outlines that assessments of … [Read more...]
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