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GM Skills Map enhanced to make Greater Manchester a better place to do business
A comprehensive directory listing of 1,700 training courses, including 450 apprenticeship programmes, is now available across Greater Manchester, providing a one-stop-shop for skills support for employers and learners. The GM Skills Map is being delivered by GM...
Atom Valley to partner in National Hub for robotics-enabled sustainable future for manufacturing
Atom Valley has announced it will be a partner in a national research hub specialising in robotics, automation and smart manufacturing, designed to support the UK’s transition to a circular manufacturing ecosystem. Led by the University of Birmingham and part of UK...
New Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board to Lead Transformation of Rail Connectivity
A new Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board has been established to maximise the economic and social benefits of a new railway between the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester. On the 200th anniversary of the formation of the original Liverpool and Manchester...
Plans for Rochdale and Eccles to have direct train links to London revealed
First Group has announced it has submitted an application which could see a direct train link to London for Rochdale and Eccles passengers, improving connections for the Greater Manchester towns. All of the trains as part of the plan will be electric and battery...
Land deal confirmed to create the Manchester Digital Campus a new Government hub
Manchester is poised to become a major player in the digital government landscape following a significant land deal announced this week. The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts with Manchester City Council (MCC) to acquire five acres of the former...
Salford chosen to host annual conference for R&D and innovation in the creative industries
BEYOND Conference has announced its 7th annual conference, Creative Cities, will be hosted at Salford’s MediaCity on November from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 November 2024. BEYOND is the annual conference for R&D and innovation in the creative industries. It brings...