Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - have partnered to raise awareness of the economic benefits of dynamic working for businesses as well as promoting the health and wellbeing benefits it can have on those who work in Greater Manchester. Alongside … [Read more...]
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Premier Football demands new SAS flight between Stavanger and Manchester
A new service is launched between Stavanger and Manchester and increased frequencies between Manchester and Oslo & Bergen as increased Premiership football demand has boosted flight services with SAS SAS has responded to a surge in interest in English football by introducing a new direct … [Read more...]
Government review into HS2 – good news for region’s Northern Rail project?
Following the government’s decision to re-evaluate the viability of HS2, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership is to carry out its own review into the HS2 rail link and its own Northern Rail project, HS3, to ensure the region’s views on the scheme are not ignored. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents invited to take part in Transport at Night survey
Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, is calling on Greater Manchester residents to take part in the Transport at Night survey and have their say on the future of transport links between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Results from the Transport at Night survey will provide a unique insight into how … [Read more...]
IPPR: north to get £2,300 less per person than London on transport
The Institute for Policy Research - IPPR – has urged Boris Johnson to keep his promise to invest more for transport in the north of England after they found it was set to receive £2,389 less per person than those in the capital. IPPR North’s research, which analysed the government’s planned … [Read more...]
Rail fare increases ‘kick in the teeth’ for Greater Manchester commuters
Rail fare increases are set to hit Greater Manchester rail users as a further rise in ticket prices is due to take effect from next year. The increase is based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation measure for July of 2.8%. Bev Hughes, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "This … [Read more...]
Manchester to USA – new schedule unveiled by Delta and Virgin
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights from Manchester to USA from next summer. Delta is returning to Manchester Airport to once again join forces with its partner Virgin Atlantic. Delta will operate a new peak-summer service to Boston effective May 22, 2020 taking over … [Read more...]
North West: Biggest ever emergency exercise planned for M62
One of the biggest ever motorway emergency exercises will take place on the M62 this weekend to help improve responses to major road incidents. Exercise Dark Knight will be held overnight on Saturday 10 August when the motorway is already due to be closed as part of a major upgrade to add extra … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse director calls for ‘100%’ devolution for the North
Director of the Northern Powerhouse Henri Murison has called for "100%" devolution of the North - and insists HS2 will bring "talent" and "growth" to the region. As reported by Chronicle Live, Henri Murison appeared on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday show on Sky News, and described devolution as a … [Read more...]
Emergency services magazine publisher wound up in court
An Emergency Services magazine publisher based in The Wirral, the scourge of many businesses in Stockport and across the North West, that falsely claimed to produce magazines supporting the emergency services has been wound up in court. The Hannay Partnership Limited was wound up on 2 August 2019 … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service
Greater Manchester is to lead the way in opening up apprenticeship opportunities for many more local people with the launch of the Greater Manchester Levy Matchmaking Service. This is an industry-leading service to link the city-region’s growing businesses with a skilled workforce and providing … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester takes control of adult education budget
A new aspect of Devolution is effective from today as Greater Manchester takes control of the region's adult education budget. Along with five mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority, Greater Manchester is now accountable for administering the adult education budget in … [Read more...]
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