Greater Manchester is to benefit from a £250 million investment and an extra 1,000 jobs as part of plans to pursue closer UK-Saudi relations. Graphene Innovation Manchester (GIM) is to announce the launch of the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre through a … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester sets sights on bringing rail under Bee Network control
With less than one month before all Greater Manchester bus services come under local control, Mayor Andy Burnham has called on the Transport Secretary to back the next phase of Bee Network expansion and bring eight commuter rail lines into the network. In a letter to Transport Secretary Heidi … [Read more...]
MAG appoints partners for its Airfield Infrastructure Framework
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed the partners that will deliver on its Airfield Infrastructure Framework across Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. The framework will support MAG across its three sites over the next five to eight years to deliver on the airport … [Read more...]
New Business Growth Service to bring together government advice for small businesses
The Business Secretary has announced the launch of a new service to bring together government advice to better support growth of the UK's small businesses. With only 26% of UK SME employers reporting in 2023 to have sought external advice or information in the last year, the Business Growth … [Read more...]
West Coast Main Line rail passengers face continued disruption following Storm Darragh
Rail passengers travelling South from Stockport are facing disruption, following damage to the West Coast Mainline in the West Midlands caused by Storm Darragh. Network Rail is urging rail passengers using the line to check with the train operators with regard to alternative travel options or … [Read more...]
North West hydrogen sector calls for greater focus on storage and transport networks to meet net zero goals
The North West's emerging hydrogen sector has called for additional input from government to support the low-carbon fuel's transport and storage to help meet net zero goals. In a report published by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), while progress at policy level has been made in … [Read more...]
Fairhurst Buckley strengthens board
Stockport-based commercial property consultancy and South Manchester’s largest firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors, Fairhurst Buckley, has strengthened its board with the appointment of Luke Atkinson (pictured) as Director. This move reinforces the firm’s response to increasing client demands … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester approves Vision Zero mission to end deaths on region’s roads by 2040
Greater Manchester leaders have approved an Action Plan for delivering on the city-region's Vision Zero ambition to end deaths and life-changing injuries on the city-region's roads by 2040. First implemented in the 1990s and now adopted by countries and cities around the world, Vision Zero is a … [Read more...]
HMRC launches new online tools for sole traders
Ahead of Small Business Saturday on 7th December, HMRC has launched new online tools for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment. The new interactive tool aims to give new and existing sole traders clearer guidance about records they may need to keep, taxes that … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to partner on improving children’s services in Tameside
The Department for Education (DfE) has approved the appointment of Stockport Council to support neighbouring Tameside Council to improve children's services. Recent failed Ofsted inspections and claims of a 'toxic' culture in Tameside's children's services led to the resignations of the borough's … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for £250 million mixed residential neighbourhood, Stockport 8
A planning application has been submitted for an 8 acre, £250 million mixed neighbourhood in Stockport following a detailed community consultation. The proposals have been brought forward by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture of Stockport Council and ECF (itself a joint venture between Homes … [Read more...]
Sharp makes French acquisition
Business technology provider, Sharp Europe, has announced the acquisition of French digital transformation and cloud integration specialist, Apsia, for an undisclosed sum. Apsia, which generated over €22.5 million in revenue in 2022 and has over 150 employees, offers a broad range of services … [Read more...]
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