by Oscar Lynch | Mar 15, 2023 | GMLEP News
Statement from Lou Cordwell, Chair of Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP) in response today’s Budget. Lou Cordwell, Chair of Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP), said: “The announcements in today’s Budget represent another hugely significant step forward...
by Oscar Lynch | Feb 10, 2023 | Insights
Mayors and business leaders from both sides of the Pennines set out a shared vision for renewing the North’s industrial heritage at an event held at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton this week. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Mayor of West Yorkshire,...
by Oscar Lynch | Sep 23, 2022 | GMLEP News
Real Living Wage rate increases to £10.90, a 10.1% increase Largest-ever increase gives pay boost to thousands of workers amid cost-of-living crisis Bolton’s Octagon Theatre becomes 500th Living Wage Employer accredited in Greater Manchester The largest-ever increase...
by Oscar Lynch | Aug 27, 2022 | GMLEP News
Rt. Hon Grant Shapps Secretary of State for Transport (via email) Phil Whittingham Managing Director Avanti West Coast (via email) Dear Secretary of State and Mr Whittingham, Avanti West Coast Service Reductions We write to you as representatives of businesses in the...
by Oscar Lynch | Jul 7, 2022 | Insights
Manchester Metropolitan’s School of Digital Arts (SODA) is a £35 million interdisciplinary establishment which builds on the strengths and reputation of the Manchester School of Art. SODA officially opened in November 2021 and students are now benefitting from the...