The government has announced that the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will have have a research and development (R&D) budget of almost £40 billion for 2022-25. The £39.8 billion, to be allocated between partner organisations, is the largest commitment to BEIS … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester social care staff to be guaranteed Living Wage under plans to improve city-region pay
As Greater Manchester moves to become the UK's first Living Wage City-region, Mayor Andy Burnham has announced that social care staff across all ten boroughs will earn at least the real Living Wage. The pay uplift, made on 14th March at an event in Manchester city centre, came as part of a host … [Read more...]
Petition launched to secure urgent support for pubs and breweries in upcoming Spring Statement
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, expected on 23rd March, the Long Live the Local campaign has launched a petition, calling on Rishi Sunak to continue support for pubs and breweries. The campaign, backed by the British Beer and Pub Association, is asking the government to extend … [Read more...]
Consultation on HS2 route to Manchester closes on 31st March
Residents along the planned route of the HS2 leg from Crewe to Manchester have until 31st March to respond to a consultation on the plans. The public are invited to respond to an Environmental Statement, including proposals to mitigate the environmental impacts of the new high speed rail link, … [Read more...]
Stockport secures additional funding for family social services digital project
Stockport Council has received £336,400 from the Local Digital Fund to continue development of its Family Context tool for social services. Funds provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will support the toll for social workers that provides them with … [Read more...]
Bus franchising to be rolled out in Stockport in 2024 under new timeline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced a new timeline for bringing bus services in the city-region under increased local authority control, with franchising now set to reach Stockport by the end of 2024. The new timeline will see plans for a London-style public transport system … [Read more...]
Creative Campus planned for Stockport after winning £2.63 million culture funding
Stockport Council has been awarded a grant of £2.63 million from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) to deliver a Creative Campus in town centre, transforming it into a new digital arts neighbourhood. The award is part of a share of the £48 million Cultural Investment Fund … [Read more...]
MAG sees demand for travel build after busy half term
February 2022 was the busiest month for Manchester Airports Group's (MAG) three airports since the pandemic began, new passenger data released by the airport operator have shown. The Group, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, served 2.4 million … [Read more...]
Stockport Pop Up opens to summer reservations
Retailers are invited to showcase their brand and try-out a high street location as the Stockport Pop Up opens reservations. The space is designed to help local businesses see the potential in Stockport and can be rented on an all-inclusive cost for one to six weeks. The shop this spring is host … [Read more...]
Get your Covid-19 vaccination now to avoid disappointment when travelling at Easter, urges Stockport Director of Public Health
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, is encouraging residents who have still to have their first or second Covid-19 vaccination to come forward to make sure they don't miss out on planned holidays this Easter break. Very few countries allow unrestricted access to those who … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Exit planning for your business
Hallidays MD Paul Whitney explains the best way for business owners to plan for their exit and the biggest pitfalls that come with this. Every business owner reading this will one day exit their business. The key question is ‘How’? Well, put simply, you’ve got 4 choices: Exit 1. Pass it on to … [Read more...]
North-west rail network secures £84 million boost
Train services in the North-west are set for a boost as the Government announces an £84 million package of infrastructure investment for the region's rail network. Upgrades for the North-west form part of the Manchester Recovery Task Force plans, which aim to boost reliability and capacity of … [Read more...]
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