Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first chair of the new Fair Work Agency, a new body that will enforce protections for workers as part of employment rights reforms. The Fair Work Agency will launch in April 2026 and bring together three existing enforcement bodies to create a single … [Read more...]
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Pakistan International Airlines launches new route from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport and Pakistan International Airlines have announced a new twice-weekly service to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. The new connection will make Manchester the North’s only airport with a direct connection to Pakistan, and serve the 362,000 people in the region that travel to … [Read more...]
Major economic boost for the North as Manchester Airport adds Delhi route
The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India’s capital, Delhi, from Manchester Airport. The service will be operated by India’s biggest airline – IndiGo – and has been tipped to accelerate the benefits of the new UK-India trade deal by helping businesses … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels shines in Legal 500 Directory
North West law firm, SAS Daniels is celebrating recognition in the newly published Legal 500 UK 2026 directory, which annually evaluates the capabilities of law firms through an extensive research programme. Notably, senior lawyers from the firm received prominent recognition in the … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chief People Officer
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Helen Webb OBE as Chief People Officer across its John Lewis and Waitrose retail brands. With more than 30 years in senior people roles, including with a number of national retail brands, Helen brings significant experience in people … [Read more...]
Fund manager surpasses £25 million in NPIF II lending to North West businesses
Fund manager for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), FW Capital Debt Finance, has surpassed the £25 million lending milestone financing businesses in the North West of England. Since the Fund’s launch last year, NPIF II – FW Capital has successfully completed 64 investments, … [Read more...]
Manchester City Council invests in MIX MANCHESTER innovation campus
The joint venture partnership behind the MIX MANCHESTER science and innovation campus at Manchester Airport has confirmed Manchester City Council (MCC) has taken a 30% stake in the development. Existing shareholder, Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), has also increased its share in the … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for more than 500 new homes on Stockport-Cheshire border
Developers Russell LDP have submitted plans for over 400 new homes and 72-bed care facility in Woodford on the Stockport-Cheshire border, following public consultation earlier this year. Developers are seeking outline planning permission for 395 new homes, and 15 self-build properties, as well as … [Read more...]
Cheshire East councillors back devolution progress
Cheshire East Council has supported plans to establish a Mayoral Combined Authority for the Cheshire and Warrington region. In a Full Council meeting on 17th September, councillors backed the proposed devolution proposals – a decision that has the potential to unlock significant new powers and … [Read more...]
LSH Auto welcomes new generation of apprentices
LSH Auto has welcomed 17 new apprentices to join its teams at Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the UK, including in Macclesfield. The latest intake – known as the ‘class of 2025’ – will be training in a wide range of roles, from Light Vehicle Technicians and Retail Parts Advisors to Customer … [Read more...]
Boost for North as Manchester Airport to Mumbai route expands
Manchester Airport’s only direct connection to Mumbai has proved so popular that it will increase in frequency from Monday, 22nd Sepetember. Thousands of people have used the three-times-per-week route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai since it launched in July – becoming IndiGo’s first … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on 450 new homes in Woodford
David Wilson Homes, part of major housebuilder Barratt Redrow Homes, has launched a public consultation on plans to build around 450 new homes in Woodford, on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Plans for the Upper Swineseye Farm site are the latest major housing development to be proposed in … [Read more...]