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Greater Manchester councils back new Business Compliance Support service for SMEs
Greater Manchester’s 10 councils have launched a new combined Business Compliance Support service to offer guidance to small and medium sized firms (SMEs) across the city-region. The new service focuses on support for the foundational economy, which includes retail...
The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials
Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, Manchester, UK, to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials. The two entities are joining forces on a collaborative research and...
Touchstones redevelopment plans approved for Rochdale to create creative and cultural hub
Plans for the landmark redevelopment of Touchstones, the borough’s major arts and heritage venue have been approved by Rochdale Borough Council and work is due to commence this spring. The approved plans will see the much loved building transformed into a creative and...
Wigan’s Believe in Business Festival returns for 2024
On 8th February 2024, Wigan’s the Edge Conference centre will host the borough’s second Believe in Business Festival. The Believe in Business Festival is organised by the Business Consortium which was founded in early 2020 by local businesses in partnership and with...
What the COP28 deal means for Greater Manchester businesses
The COP28 climate summit adopted a final deal on Wednesday after two weeks of negotiations marked by controversy and disputes over the future of fossil fuels. Representatives from nearly 200 countries attended the summit in Dubai, ultimately agreeing to a landmark...
Business leaders across Greater Manchester key join a new board to drive forward technical education
Business leaders across key sectors in Greater Manchester have joined a new board, which will drive forward the city-region’s technical education, skills and work ambitions using industry insight. The first Employer Integration Board meeting took place this week...