‘Better future for all’: Small local firms get £99m fund to build Northern Powerhouse
A massive £99million in funding is to be provided to local firms across Cheshire and Warrington to help create jobs and boost skills.
‘Unsung heroes’ of economic recovery: Self-employment on rise in Greater Manchester
The number of people who are self-employed in Greater Manchester is up 28% since the financial crisis, with those taking on the burden labelled ‘unsung heroes’ of the economic recovery.
End stigma of mental illness ‘taboo’: Charity urges bosses to protect Manchester minds
A Manchester-based charity is encouraging local businesses to turn to them for practical guidance on mental illness awareness in the workplace in order to break down the stigma and barriers of this all too often ‘taboo’ issue.
Sleeping out on the cobbles: Corrie set to host overnight homeless awareness event
One legendary cobbled street synonymous with Manchester will become the home for a new set of Weatherfield residents later in the year.
Dragons’ Den reject’s plea for ‘out of date’ food idea to earn him Richard Branson pitch
A Dragons’ Den reject, who bounced back after being turned down by the five steely-faced investors, could soon have the last laugh.
Manchester bar owner hails community spirit as small businesses celebrate all things local
In the UK, 99.9 per cent of businesses are as classed small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) with the city’s RedBank Co one such business.
Chain reaction: Manchester’s business brains get set for the biggest franchise event
Manchester’s savvy business minds will gather this summer in a hope to learn the tricks of the trade from big high streets names like MacDonald’s at this summer’s British Franchise exhibition.
Manchester at turning point in history, says Chamber of Commerce chief
With the looming general election and prospect of devolution the city is ‘at a very important point in our history’ according to the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) chief executive.
Manchester set for economic takeoff as Airport City’s £15m logistics hub approved
Manchester businesses are jet set for ‘unrivalled’ access to the international market place as Airport City get the go ahead to build a new £15million logistics hub.
Cable’s £10m biotech funding injection is ‘another step for Manchester devolution’
Business Secretary Vince Cable announced yesterday at the University Of Manchester Government plans to invest £10.3million into their Institute of Biotechnology.
‘Gay-friendly’ employer list: Man Uni, Co-op and Bury Council land top 100 spots
The University of Manchester (43rd), the Co-operative (26th) and Bury Council (62nd) scooped spots in Stonewall’s top 100 gay-friendly places to work in the UK.