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Greater Manchester Strengthens Regional Ties with India
A delegation of senior figures from the Manchester India Partnership (MIP) undertook a strategic multi-city trip across India, championing economic and cultural exchange. A highlight of the trade and tourism mission was the news surrounding an Indian Consular presence...
New carbon calculator tool launched to simplify journey to net zero for Greater Manchester SMEs
Greater Manchester businesses that need to measure and understand their carbon footprint can now access a free new tool designed to accurately measure their energy use and discover their biggest carbon impacts. The carbon calculator tool, from Green Economy and...
£250m improvements to start on A57
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that work will start in the coming weeks on the £250m improvement programme between Manchester and Sheffield. Planning for these improvements has been in the works since the 1970s, the Mottram Bypass has been the subject of two...
IBM moves to new Manchester City Centre office to help drive innovation
As part of a new regional strategy, international technology company IBM has announced its move to a new office in Manchester City Centre. This strategic investment underlines its commitment to actively engage and serve clients, partners and the local communities in...
Mayor of Greater Manchester visits Cambridge to strengthen partnership between two centres of innovation
A groundbreaking new partnership between Greater Manchester and Cambridge is strengthening ties between two of the UK’s most significant innovation ecosystems. Mayor of Greater Manchester and GM Business Board memeber Andy Burnham, visited Cambridge this week...
Plans revealed for England’s largest wind farm near Rochdale with substantial economic benefits for the region
Plans have been announced to build a landmark 100 MW onshore wind farm near Rochdale, which is set to become the largest in England. Cubico Sustainable Investments, one of the world’s leading privately-owned renewable energy companies, has announced plans for Scout...