A new report has revealed the full economic potential of Manchester Airport in driving growth across the North should future governments put the right conditions in place. Produced by Arup and published in March, it states that between now and 2050, the Northern gateway could secure direct … [Read more...]
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Direct flights to launch between Manchester Airport and Shanghai
Economic and cultural links between the North-west and China are to benefit from the launch of direct flights between Manchester Airport and Shanghai. Juneyao Air’s new service, first announced in 2019 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will launch on 1st July, running three-times … [Read more...]
New legislation to introduce digital labelling for imports
Following a consultation on its Product Safety Review, the government has announced new legislation to introduce digital labelling on imports. Digital labelling will allow British businesses to put regulatory and manufacturing information online, rather than printed onto products, when importing … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to host UK’s first launchpad for Indian tech SMEs
Manchester Airport will host the UK’s first launchpad for Indian tech SMEs, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being signed between Greater Manchester's inward investment agency, MIDAS, Manchester Airports Group and Indian trade body, Nasscom. Nasscom, a trade body representing over … [Read more...]
Direct Manchester to Beijing flights return to pre-pandemic frequency
Travel links between the China and the North-west have been restored to pre-pandemic levels with Hainan Airlines resuming four-times weekly flights between Manchester Airport and Beijing. The Chinese airline began flying direct from Manchester to Beijing in 2016, delivering a significant economic … [Read more...]
UK moves to take trading documents digital
The UK government has set out plans for the trading documents used by businesses moving goods around the world to be made digital. The Electronic Trade Documents Bill, introduced in Parliament on 12th October, is set to allow businesses to choose digital documentation alongside paper-based hard … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s direct link with China restored
The North is set for an economic boost with direct air links from Manchester Airport to China now restored for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Hainan Airlines has resumed a weekly Beijing-Manchester service from Monday 22nd August. The airline started flights from the Northern … [Read more...]
20 North-west firms recognised in 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
20 businesses in the North-west have won in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, including one in Alderley Edge, with 232 firms recognised nationwide. The prestigious award celebrates the achievements of UK businesses across four categories: International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development … [Read more...]
Bangladesh flights return to Manchester Airport
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will re-commence flights to the country’s capital, Dhaka, and the city of Sylhet, operating twice-weekly flights from Manchester Airport. The return of the route will be popular with the 55,000 people a year who currently travel from Manchester Airport’s catchment area … [Read more...]
Macclesfield engineering firm eyes African expansion
Macclesfield based engineering firm, Statiflo, has launched a new partnership that will expand its market presence to 18 more African countries. Statiflo has appointed Johannesburg-based Spray Nozzle to distribute its products and provide advice and support to customers as it continues to enter … [Read more...]
Air Transat resumes direct Manchester to Toronto flights
Canadian airline, Air Transat, has announced it will resume direct flights between Toronto and Manchester Airport for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic halted travel. From Wednesday 20th October, a weekly service will connect the North with Canada's financial capital, the only direct … [Read more...]
North-west exports to China totalled £10 billion since 2015
In analysis conducted to mark Chinese New Year, Deloitte has revealed that exports from the North-west to China have exceeded £10 billion since 2015. So far during the 2020/21 financial year, exports to world's most populous country averaged at £400 million per quarter. This figure represents an … [Read more...]