The UK Government has announced a £200 million investment to decarbonise freight vehicles and roll out more zero emission trucks on UK roads. Funds will go towards four innovative green projects to roll out up to 370 zero emission HGVs and help set road freight on the path towards net zero, … [Read more...]
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Aer Lingus celebrates two years of direct transatlantic services from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating two years of transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport, with up to half a million passengers served since direct services first took off in October 2021. The direct flights were introduced in response to increased customer demand and over the last two … [Read more...]
Mottram Hall hosts women’s employment charity for annual Fashion & Fizz evening
Women’s employment charity, Smart Works GM, are holding their annual Fashion & Fizz fundraising event at Champneys' Mottram Hall spa hotel. Taking place from 6pm on 9th November, guests can look forward to an evening ‘in conversation with’ Smart Works ambassador Michelle Ackerley and fashion … [Read more...]
Key construction sectors poised for recovery, finds industry monitor
Planning activity in the key sectors is showing signs of an upturn in the economy according to construction industry monitor, Glenigan. Analysis by Glenigan has found that there is a significant volume of schemes in the UK expected to start in the next 12 months in the key sectors of … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s Aerozone education centre launches new sustainability curriculum
Young people from across the North West will benefit from new sustainability lessons being delivered at the Aerozone education centre at Manchester Airport. Delivered in an online and interactive format, the Jet Zero curriculum focuses on education around Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – how it … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council awarded £4.4 million to support residents with the cost of living
Cheshire East Council has been awarded £4.4 million from the Department of Work and Pensions' (DWP) Household Support Fund to support local residents with the cost of living. The funding award is part of £842 million being distributed to local authorities across England to provide households that … [Read more...]
North-west set for biotechnology innovation boost
The North-west of England is set to further advance its position as a hub for the biotechnology industry following the launch of the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC). A collaborative initiative led by the University of Manchester, IBIC is aimed at harnessing the region's … [Read more...]
Work underway on Handforth walking and cycling improvements
Work is underway in Handforth on the latest highways scheme to improve walking and cycling provision in Cheshire East. The B5358 in Handforth is undergoing significant improvements, including a new shared footpath for pedestrians and cyclists, including widening of the footway, new drainage, … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates Legal 500 listings
Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels LLP is delighted to share its positive results following the publication of the Legal 500 UK 2024 directory. The Legal 500 analyses the capabilities of law firms through a comprehensive research programme that is revised and updated every year. Expanding on the … [Read more...]
Rishi Sunak cancels Northern leg of HS2
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced he is scrapping plans for the HS2 high-speed rail link to be built between Birmingham, Crewe and Manchester. The announcement follows much speculation in the media that the Northern leg of the high-speed rail line would be cancelled in a bid to curb rising … [Read more...]
Region’s business and political leaders oppose cancellation of Crewe and Manchester leg of HS2
Ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s address to the Conservative Party Conference today (4th October), business and political leaders in the North and Midlands of England have expressed their support for the HS2 high-speed rail service between Birmingham, Crewe Manchester. Following much media … [Read more...]
One in five SME owners planning to sell by 2025, finds Handelsbanken study
A study conducted for Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found that one in five SME business owners plan to sell all or part of their business within the next two years. The survey also found a further 11% will seek to downsize during the same period. Of those considering sale or … [Read more...]