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Millions of pounds approved for transport infrastructure schemes across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network Committee has signed off several millions of pounds worth of investment in transport infrastructure across the city region. Funding from Greater Manchester’s £1.07 billion City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and the wider...
Greater Manchester launches new digital tool to put young people on path to high quality jobs
A new digital tool has been launched to give young people in Greater Manchester a clear line of sight to real jobs in the city-region's growing economy. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, joined school pupils, teachers and apprentices at Rayner Stephens High...
More than 20 new shops, bars and restaurants to open in Manchester Airport’s new Terminal 2 in 2025
Boutique brands and high street favourites will be among almost two dozen new shops, restaurants and bars opening to passengers next summer, as Manchester Airport completes its £1.3bn transformation programme. The 22 new units will open next year as the second and...
More than 250,000 homes in Greater Manchester set for fibre broadband boost
Around a quarter of a million households in Greater Manchester are eligible for a boost to their connectivity, thanks to a UK-first partnership between local government, housing providers, and the telecoms industry. The new ‘Wayleave’ agreement, struck between the...
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...