‘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.
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.
Alastair Campbell calls David Cameron ‘least strategic prime minister in history’
Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell slams David Cameron, labelling the Tories’ promises of recovery ‘complete bollocks’ and the Prime Minister ‘the least strategic in history’.
Road to recovery: Boost for businesses as survey predicts continued growth of Greater Manchester economy
Manchester businesses urged to take part in British Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey as more accurate results could provide an even brighter future
‘Rather shouty delivery’: Manchester University professor slams George Osborne’s ‘do little’ budget speech
The Chancellor delivered the budget yesterday
Doom and gloom not over: Manchester homeowners helpless as house prices tumble 9% in 2012 – the worst in country
Average English home declined by 0.4%.
‘Manchester never disappoints’: Labour Party praise state-of-the-art city as conference draws to close
Manchester hosted Labour for fourth conference.
Black children twice as likely to be naughty in class than white pupils, new study claims
One in 20 black children misbehave.
‘Riots are fun’: Police expect more disorder across Manchester and UK due to budget cuts
Severe budget cuts and social and economic problems have not changed
Unique gin distilling company offers a taster session at Manchester cocktail bar
A Manchester cocktail bar hosted session featuring gin company run in a man’s back garden