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San Francisco link: a boost, to technology companies in the North.
almost 8 years ago by Mike KellyThe technology sector in the North, which employs in the region of 283,000 people in tech jobs with £10bn in output, is expected to receive a boost following the announcement from Virgin Atlantic; that it is to commence direct flights from Manchester to San Francisco. Entrepreneurs across the region have long lobbied for a link as Silicon Valley in California still domina...
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A budget for the Consultants
almost 8 years ago by Mike KellyThe budget last Wednesday was described by analysts as a good budget good for the Consultants in Engineering and Infrastructure sectors. A number of the Chancellor spending pledges on transport and infrastructure were for funding for major infrastructure development studies. Commenting on the announcements Richard Abadie, PwC transport and infrastructure partner, sa...
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Work on M6 smart motorway upgrade to start
almost 8 years ago by Mike KellyWork to upgrade a 20-mile stretch of the M6 in Cheshire to a smart motorway will start later this month. Work will start on 26 February on the first section of the scheme – an eight-mile stretch between Knutsford and Middlewich near junction 18. Work will continue in similar phases to minimise disruption. Narrow lanes and a temporary 50mph speed limit will be install...
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Demand for Engineers continues to increase in February
about 8 years ago by Mike KellyIn the week the Chancellor George Osbourne spoke of “Global economic headwinds for the UK Economy” there was good news for Engineers in the job market. Demand for staff continued to rise; both the Engineering and Construction sectors in February according to the Jobs survey by Markit. The biggest increase in demand was for contract staff in the Construction Sector after th...
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Manchester – Leeds rail link to be named as a priority
about 8 years ago by Mike KellyGeorge Osborne is set to name the fast Manchester - Leeds rail link as a priority amid growing impatience from northern business. Sarah Green, of the CBI director is reported as having said: “We need to move from planning to delivery to maintain momentum.” Whilst the chancellor is set to back a fast rail line project in next week’s Budget as part of his “norther...
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