News
Greater Manchester receives largest-ever research funding to tackle health inequalities
Greater Manchester has been awarded its largest ever research funding to help tackle health inequalities and drive health improvements across the city-region. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has...
Greater Manchester leaders discuss the future of green workplaces and encouraging employees back to the office
On Thursday 13 October, Bruntwood hosted the second event in a series of fringe events leading up to the Greater Manchester Green Summit focusing on sustainable workplaces. Now in its fifth year, The Greater Manchester Green Summit will take place on Monday 17...
Manchester’s Tech Community to come together at the first-ever Manchester Tech Festival
The first ever Manchester Tech Festival begins on Monday 17 October. The week-long festival will highlight the diverse talent and showcase the innovative businesses within Manchester’s tech sector and bring together leaders and tech professionals. The Manchester Tech...
Molecular Diagnostics Group Expands Presence in Manchester
An international molecular diagnostics group has significantly expanded its presence in Manchester in a boost to the region’s life-sciences sector. Yourgene Health has opened a new 43,000 sq ft global headquarters at Manchester Science Park which is part of Bruntwood...
TFGM launches portal to help businesses encourage employees to use public transport and active travel
Transport for Greater Manchester has unveiled a new online business portal that supports Greater Manchester firms in encouraging their workforce and customers to get on board with public transport and active travel. It’s hoped that the use of the portal will help...
Bolton theatre becomes 500th Greater Manchester employer to make fair pay commitment
Real Living Wage rate increases to £10.90, a 10.1% increase Largest-ever increase gives pay boost to thousands of workers amid cost-of-living crisis Bolton’s Octagon Theatre becomes 500th Living Wage Employer accredited in Greater Manchester The largest-ever increase...