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Greater Manchester attractive for hotel investment

Manchester ranks as the UK’s fourth most attractive city for hotel investment, according to research by Deloitte. The business advisory firm’s European Hotel Industry Survey reveals the top ten most attractive UK cities for hotel investment, following a survey of more than 100 senior figures from … [Read more...]

Will a new home be on your Christmas list?

75% of people in the North West would be happy to schedule a viewing for a new home over the Christmas period, according to survey by fixed-fee estate agency Yopa. A national survey commissioned by Yopa and carried out by Censuswide indicates that Christmas is one of the most popular times for … [Read more...]

Care leavers pledge in Greater Manchester backed with action

At an event held during National Care Leavers’ Week, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Councillor David Jones, GMCA Lead for Young People and Social Cohesion, signed The Care Experienced Conference Pledge on behalf of all ten Greater Manchester local authorities. Greater … [Read more...]

The Times: ‘HS2 will boost North despite soaring costs’

According to a review of the scheme reported to The Times, the HS2 rail project should go ahead despite costs ballooning to £88 billion and a dramatic drop in the benefit to taxpayers. The leaked document recommends that the incoming government commit to the full high-speed rail network — the … [Read more...]

Business funding provider opens Greater Manchester office

Small business funding provider Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has opened an office to serve Stockport and the Northwest, following 15 years’ operating throughout the North – and has appointed investment managers Steph Cooper and Tim Burt (pictured) to head up its office. BEF provides funding, … [Read more...]

Elected and business leaders publish first Manifesto for the North

As the country prepares to head to the polls, Northern business and elected leaders have joined forces to publish the first ever Manifesto for the North – outlining the ambition to power up the North with support of the incoming Government. The first of its kind, the Manifesto for the North will … [Read more...]

Applications open for Greater Manchester Culture Fund

Applications are now open for the Greater Manchester Culture Fund, which will support delivery of Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s strategy for Culture and Creativity, Grown in Greater Manchester. Known Around the World. The Greater Manchester Culture Fund provides funding to cultural … [Read more...]

Applicants sought to join GCHQ Safe Citizen Digital Innovation Lab

In partnership with GCHQ, The Landing and global tech accelerator UP Ventures are delivering a ground-breaking accelerator - the Safe Citizen Digital Innovation Lab.  Applications to join the GCHQ Accelerator Safe Citizen Digital Innovation Lab., which will start in early 2020, are being sought … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Our Pass ticket to live music

NOVEMBER'S new wave of opportunities includes the chance for Greater Manchester Our Pass holders to win tickets to watch live music at some of the city region’s most iconic venues. New wave of opportunities includes competition to see one of Manchester music's most exciting young talents: New … [Read more...]