Business Live gives an overview of the key speeches made at the Labour Party Conference this week. You can also read the Chamber's review of the conference here.
The Business Desk reports that Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has unveiled two new combined authority portfolio roles, including a key appointment to boost homebuilding across the region. There's more news on construction in Marketing Stockport which says the Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Communities is to launch a call for evidence exercise to explore how to help accelerate housing development on brownfield sites.
Manchester is to get a welcome boost to its international transport links with year-round double-daily flights to Abu Dhabi from December, up from seven flights a week, cementing the city's status as the UK’s Gateway to the North.
A new initiative has been launched to support and empower apprentices working across industry in Greater Manchester. The Innovation Literacy course will train apprentices working in local businesses to become ambassadors for innovation.