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Greater Manchester’s new Innovation Literacy Programme launched to support apprentices in local businesses
A brand-new initiative has been launched by GMColleges to support and empower apprentices working across industry in Greater Manchester. The scheme has been created by the Greater Manchester Further Education Innovation Programme (GMFEIP) which aims to increase the...
Etihad Airways doubles Manchester-Abu Dhabi flight frequency
Etihad Airways is doubling capacity from Manchester airport and a string of other European destinations, helping the city-region to strengthen connections with international markets like UAE and spurring economic growth. The northwest hub will gain year-round...
BNY chooses Manchester’s NOMA district for new office
MEPC, the specialist asset management and development arm of Federated Hermes, has today announced the letting of its pioneering office building 4 Angel Square at NOMA, Manchester to BNY (The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation), the global financial services company...
Manchester gains a new unicorn as SafetyCulture raises £85m
Manchester-based SafetyCulture has closed an £85 million round of funding which values the company at £1.3 billion. In the UK alone, SafetyCulture’s workplace operations platform is used by more than 25,000 businesses to enable better working practices and boost...
Manchester United, Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority join forces to drive regeneration
Manchester United, Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to maximise the growth and regeneration opportunities of the Trafford Wharfside area. The advisory team, to be led by an independent...
Further funding awarded to support innovation in Greater Manchester’s foundational economy
The second phase of Greater Manchester’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund has awarded a total of 15 projects with grants of up to £60,000 each. The foundational economy – also known as the “everyday economy” – refers to the parts of the economy people depend on...