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Industry Update: 25 November
The UK Government’s Covid-19 Winter Plan On Monday, the Prime Minister gave a statement to the House of Commons on the Government’s Covid-19 Winter Plan. The statement confirmed that the national restrictions in England will end next Wednesday on 2 December and that...
Tourism study confirms Covid-19 ‘tectonic shift’ across the North
- Half of hospitality and leisure businesses across north of England were trading at a loss of over 60% for 10 weeks out of 16-week survey - Businesses expect revenue to recover in January 2022, compared to previous outlook of July 2021 at start of study, as a third...
Industry Update: 18 November
Register now: NatWest North of England Tourism Business Barometer Roundtable, Friday 20 November Over the last sixteen weeks the NatWest North of England Tourism Business Barometer has taken the temperature of the North’s tourism business environment including shifts...
Lancashire Cricket set to strengthen its strategic alliance with India following the announcement of 2021 Test Match at Emirates Old Trafford
• Emirates Old Trafford set to host Fifth match of England’s Test Series versus India next summer • Test Match staging sees the continuation of Lancashire’s multi-layered strategic relationship with Indian cricket • International T20 fixture with Pakistan also...
Greater Manchester leaders unveil vision for post-Covid economy
• The vision puts forward a range of long-term initiatives to reshape Greater Manchester’s economy in wake of the pandemic • Proposals outlined include Innovation GM, a new platform to drive research and development funding and growth in high-potential sectors •...
Mayors and Irish ministers renew commitment to boost links between Ireland and North West
• Mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region meet with Irish ministers in ‘virtual visit’ to Dublin • Meeting follows announcement of new Irish Consulate General for the North of England set to open in Manchester in 2021 • Mayors and ministers renewed...
RHS receives record £1.8m donation to RHS Garden Bridgewater
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is delighted to announce the receipt of a £1.8million gift from retired Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist Dr Lee Kai Hung DL to RHS Garden Bridgewater. The generous donation comes as the charity begins the 6-month countdown...
Tourism and hospitality leaders launch Covid-19 support and recovery plan
A tourism, hospitality and leisure support and recovery plan has been launched to help Greater Manchester’s sector navigate through lockdown before rebuilding following the severe impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Marketing Manchester, part of the Growth Company and...
Industry Update: 11 November
VisitBritain updates on Government guidance for tourism Following the recent national lockdown restrictions that came in to place on 5 November 2020, the Government has updated its Visitor Economy Guidance. As you will know from previous updates, certain businesses...
Salford’s green credentials showcased six months before RHS garden opens
A video about RHS Garden Bridgewater, one of a series of short films demonstrating Salford’s green credentials, has been released six months prior to the garden’s opening on 11 May next year. The film includes an interview with Richard Green, the head of new RHS...
Industry Update: 6 November
National lockdown update from VisitBritain As you are no doubt aware, on Saturday the Prime Minister announced a second national lockdown for England. The lockdown came into effect at 00.01 yesterday for four weeks, so until 2 December 2020. After the four weeks, the...
Contact theatre: UK’s first ever young chair appointed to board at major performing arts venue
Contact Theatre are delighted to announce that they have appointed Junior Akinola as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Former Contact alumni, writer and BBC Assistant Content Producer Junior Akinola, 28, officially joined as Chair on 4 November 2020. He is the first...
Industry Update: 28 October
In summary: latest guidance on local restrictions Following the UK Prime Minister’s announcement on Tuesday 20 October, all of Greater Manchester is now in the tier three “very high” category of the three alert levels. The “very high” alert level reflects many of the...
People’s History Museum looks forward to 2021
People’s History Museum (PHM) is looking forward to a year in which it will share a programme of exhibitions, events, activities, discussions and more all focused on its headline theme of migration. The national museum of democracy has been ambitious in its vision for...
Socially Distanced Season on sale at Oldham Coliseum
Oldham Coliseum Theatre is reopening to socially distanced audiences from November with a programme of Covid-Secure events including hard-hitting drama, virtual reality theatre, household names and a new, socially distanced promenade festive offer. Artistic Director,...
Industry Update: 22 October
In summary: latest guidance on local restrictions Following the UK Prime Minister’s announcement on Tuesday 20 October, all of Greater Manchester will enter the tier three “very high” category of the three alert levels on Friday. The “very high” alert level reflects...
National Lottery gives green light for Rochdale town hall revamp
Rochdale Town Hall, one of the most historically significant buildings in the country, is in line for a major restoration after The National Lottery Heritage Fund approved an £8.3 million grant to redevelop the Grade I listed masterpiece. The funding boost, made...
Masterchef hero Bobby Geetha brings his adventurous take on Indian cuisine to Vermilion
Vermilion’s combination of spectacular design and equally lavish Asian Fusion cuisine focusing on Indian and Thai injected a peacock glamour into New East Manchester when it launched back in 2007. After which it has never looked back as a must-visit iconic...
Industry Update: 15 October
Latest guidance on local restrictions Following the UK Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 12 October, as things currently stand, all of Greater Manchester has been placed in the tier two “high” category of the three alert levels. The “high” alert level reflects...
#GreenSalford celebrated in series of films supported by Marketing Manchester
A series of eight short films celebrating Salford’s abundance of beautiful green spaces has been produced by Marketing Manchester on behalf of Salford City Council and the University of Salford. Part of a broader storytelling partnership designed to promote Salford as...
Greater Manchester launches updated International Strategy
Greater Manchester is one of the most culturally diverse places in the UK. The city-region recognises this diversity as its greatest asset and has always acknowledged the importance of global connectivity and the benefits of internationalisation. At the heart of the...
Industry Update: 8 October
Latest guidance on local restrictions As of Saturday 3 October, there is now one set of restrictions in place across the whole of Greater Manchester and full details can be found on the UK Government website. There is, however, still some unique advice in Oldham about...
The Lowry to re-open its galleries at weekends from 1 November
The Lowry will re-open the doors of its galleries next month for the first time since March. Opening to the public at weekends from Sunday 1 November, visitors will be able to enjoy the permanent LS Lowry collection and a new exhibition documenting the lockdown...
Manchester International Festival reveals first MIF21 event
The Walk is an epic theatrical journey of a nine-year-old refugee girl from the Turkish-Syrian border to Manchester, in the form of a giant living artwork. Manchester International Festival (MIF) announces its first event for the 2021 edition of the Festival (1-18...
Latest on world-class arts venue The Factory
The latest on world-class arts venue The Factory, which is taking shape in Manchester city centre, is detailed in a new report to councillors. The Factory will be one of the largest, most ambitious and most versatile purpose-built arts spaces in the world. The venue...
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