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North West could match Oxford-Cambridge growth potential with Liverpool-Manchester Railway

North West could match Oxford-Cambridge growth potential with Liverpool-Manchester Railway

by Phoebe Rowe | Mar 12, 2025 | Business News

A concerted focus on the internationally significant investment opportunities in the North West – linked by a new railway – could lead the UK’s economic growth over the next decade, with the right infrastructure and national support needed to unlock untapped...
Greater Manchester’s largest entrepreneurs festival returns for 2025

Greater Manchester’s largest entrepreneurs festival returns for 2025

by Phoebe Rowe | Mar 12, 2025 | Business News, GMLEP News

GM Business Growth Hub is bringing its Festival of Enterprise back for the third time, welcoming start-ups, entrepreneurs, sole traders and the self-employed. Taking place on Friday (March 14), the Royal Exchange Theatre is the ultimate destination for those hoping to...
Contactless ‘tap and go’ across bus and tram just a month away as Greater Manchester achieves ambition of London-style integrated payment system

Contactless ‘tap and go’ across bus and tram just a month away as Greater Manchester achieves ambition of London-style integrated payment system

by Nikki Brown | Feb 26, 2025 | Business News

Bee Network passengers will soon be able to travel seamlessly across bus and tram knowing they’ll always pay the best fare over the day or week, as Greater Manchester gets ready to achieve its long-held ambition for an integrated, London-style transport system.  The...
Shelley Kipling named as Oldham Council’s chief executive designate

Shelley Kipling named as Oldham Council’s chief executive designate

by Phoebe Rowe | Feb 26, 2025 | Business News, GMLEP News

Oldham Council has named Shelley Kipling as its chief executive designate to take the borough forward in the coming years. Shelley, who is currently acting Chief Executive at Oldham Council, was the unanimous choice of a cross-party appointments committee for the...
Sister Opens Public Consultation for Next Phase-£1.7B Manchester Innovation District Transformation

Sister Opens Public Consultation for Next Phase-£1.7B Manchester Innovation District Transformation

by Phoebe Rowe | Feb 18, 2025 | Business News

Manchester’s new £1.7 billion innovation district and neighbourhood, Sister, has announced plans for the next phase of its transformative redevelopment as it launches a new public consultation.  Sister’s first major development plot, Zone C, will mark a significant...
Electricity North West sets out to deliver new jobs and support clean growth

Electricity North West sets out to deliver new jobs and support clean growth

by Phoebe Rowe | Feb 12, 2025 | Business News

Electricity North West has announced plans for an additional £200 million investment to support clean growth and expand vital infrastructure across the region. This proposal is in addition to the company’s existing £2 billion, five-year investment programme, designed...
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