Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in February for the first time thanks to a surge in half-term getaways. More than 800,000 of the month’s passengers travelled during the week-long school holiday alone, with sunnier destinations such as Alicante, Tenerife and Dubai among … [Read more...]
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Changes to statutory consultees set out in further proposals to speed up planning processes
Further reforms to the planning system have been announced by government as part of proposals to speed up decisions and accelerate the building of new homes. Plans will limit the scope of statutory consultees, and remove a limited number of organisations from being required to comment on planning … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to boast the North’s only direct route to India
IndiGo, the largest airline in India, has announced it will begin flights from Manchester Airport for the first time, offering the North of England’s only direct route to the country, which is the world’s fastest-growing economy. The announcement marks IndiGo’s first entry to the European market, … [Read more...]
Celebrity Charity Cricket Match to raise funds for Seashell
The Wooden Spoon Manchester & Cheshire will host a celebrity charity cricket match in aid of Stockport charity, Seashell, on 20th June. Taking place at Toft Cricket Club in Knutsford, funds raised from the event will help fund a sensory room within Seashell’s new college building, … [Read more...]
Amendments to new employment rights legislation tabled following consultation
The Government has tabled a number of amendments to its Employment Rights Bill following the conclusion of consultations with businesses and trade unions in five areas. The Employment Rights Bill aims to tackle low pay, poor working conditions and poor job security in order to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Plans approved for North’s largest Premier Inn
MIX MANCHESTER and Whitbread PLC have been granted planning approval by Manchester City Council for a new 276-bedroom Premier Inn at Manchester Airport. Located within the MIX MANCHESTER’S hotel district, just 2 minutes’ walk from the Ground Transport Interchange and 400m from Terminals 1 and 2, … [Read more...]
Wilmslow gym chain reveals strong revenue growth
Wilmslow headquarted gym chain, Total Fitness, has revealed 15% year-on-year revenue growth in 2024 thanks to a streamlining of operations and record membership levels. The business, which has 16 locations across the North of England and Wales, also reported a 19% rise in visits to its health … [Read more...]
Ethiopian Airlines announces daily flights from Manchester
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will increase its schedule flying between Manchester Airport and Addis Ababa, effective from July 3rd 2025. The new daily schedule, increasing from five flights per week, will add to travel options and connectivity for passengers flying across Africa via … [Read more...]
New public procurement rules take effect
New changes to make public procurement processes more efficient, transparent and competitive have taken effect from 24th February 2025. The changes come following the Procurement Act 2023 gained Royal Assent in October 2023. Among the updates to public procurement rules coming into effect … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council consults on new Local Transport Plan
Cheshire East Council has opened a consultation on proposals for the local transport network that will support a new Local Transport Plan for the borough. The plan will set out how the borough will invest in future transport infrastructure to support local economic growth, reduce its … [Read more...]
Meet the Buyers event returns to Manchester Airport
SMEs from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire are being invited to connect with prospective clients at an annual Meet the Buyers event at Manchester Airport. Attendees representing over 150 companies are expected to be at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park on 13th March, including … [Read more...]
Inflation rises to 3%
Inflation rose to 3% in January according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), its highest level in 10 months. The increase in the annual rate of inflation marks a 0.5 percentage point rise on December’s figure, and has exceeded economists … [Read more...]