A week in America | 28 October 2022
27/10/2022
This week Martin looks at the ‘alternative universes’ promising to give US investors stellar performance and wonders whether the sky is the limit?
New Education Minister good news for Business
27/10/2022
The new Minster for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, is good news for business, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Right to work checks – important changes Employers need to know
27/10/2022
The temporary measures for right to work checks came to an end on 1 October. It is really important that Employers understand how to conduct a right to work check, as they can face a civil penalty of up to £20,000 for employing an illegal worker.
North West test for the Rishi bounce
27/10/2022
There isn’t going to be a General Election, but the North West will see a significant test of how large that Labour lead is. Jim reviews the challenges and opportunities for the new Prime Minister.
Octopus Energy Generation backs Be.EV with up to £110m
27/10/2022
Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy investors, is earmarking up to £110m on behalf of its Sky fund (ORI SCSp) for Manchester-based public EV charging network Be.EV to scale and install new charge points across the UK.
Green light for ECF’s new homes in Salford
26/10/2022
Progress is accelerating in Salford, thanks to development partnership, The English Cities Fund (ECF), with the latest phase of homes next to the highly successful Novella, given the green light from Salford City Council’s planning committee, which will bring forward an additional 196 one, two and three-bedroom stunning homes for rent on the banks of the River Irwell.
Bruntwood receives planning approval to transform Manchester’s iconic Pall Mall into sustainability and wellbeing pioneer
24/10/2022
Bruntwood, one of the UK’s leading commercial property companies, has today received planning approval to redevelop the Grade II listed Pall Mall in the heart of Manchester city centre.
Fairhusts Design Group
24/10/2022
We are delighted that Fairhursts Design Group are our latest Business of the Week. The Fairhursts Design Group is an award winning practice working internationally for a wide range of public and private sector clients.
Partners come together to celebrate progress at Islington Wharf
21/10/2022
Urban waterfront development partnership, Waterside Places – a joint venture between nationwide master developer, Muse and the Canal & River Trust – has welcomed partners Latimer, Manchester City Council and Homes England on site at its Islington Wharf regeneration in the heart of Ancoats, to celebrate progress on the fourth and final phase of homes.
Four Sisters Gin Experience
21/10/2022
You’ve met the Seven Bro7hers, and now it’s time for their Four Sis4ers. The River Restaurant presents this exclusive dinner with delectable Gin pairings.
Phil Neville: Culture, Values, People – and a tattoo!
21/10/2022
Phil Neville may not be considered to be one of the most naturally gifted footballers of his time – but few would claim to have been more hard working and committed than a man who played for Manchester United and Everton Football Clubs.
A Week in America – 21 October 2022
20/10/2022
In his latest blog, Martin reflects on his experience moderating an Economic Development Summit and gives his advice to others looking to host economic kickstart events.