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Manchester launches new economic strategy: Investing in Success
On Tuesday 28 November 2023, Manchester City Council launched a new 10-year plan guiding how Manchester’s economy will grow and become more inclusive. The refreshed economic strategy, Investing In Success, seeks to build on the foundations of the last 25 years or so...
Greater Manchester Business Board Autumn Statement Response
Greater Manchester Business Board responds to the Autumn Statement 2023, delivered today (Wednesday 22 November) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Greater Manchester Business Board is committed to driving economic growth across the city-region and delivering a...
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Investment Zone confirmed for Greater Manchester
A new Investment Zone has been confirmed for Greater Manchester in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement 2023 as part of his measures to grow the economy and level up the country. Alongside the Greater Manchester Mr Hunt announced that the West Midlands and East...
Salford unveils skills and employment strategy to create a more inclusive labour market
Salford City Council and partners have launched a new Skills and Employment strategy for 2023 – 2028. The strategy aims to better connect local people to the growth that is taking place across the city and to narrow inequalities across the borough. Over the past...
Flights from Manchester to Beijing to increase to a daily service
In a boost for our region’s businesses and tourism sector, Hainan Airlines is increasing flight frequency between Manchester and Beijing to a daily service next summer. The carrier currently operates flights between Manchester and China’s Capital four times a...
Four Greater Manchester councils receive Levelling Up Fund boost
Four Greater Manchester regeneration projects will benefit from a £86m boost in the latest round of Levelling Up funding from the government. Bolton, Manchester, Tameside and Wigan are among the 55 successful schemes to be selected for a share of nearly £1bn. Ahead of...