A survey of businesses commissioned by Acas has revealed upcoming changes to unfair dismissal rules, sick pay, and paternity leave as among employment law changes that will pose the greatest challenge for employers. The YouGov survey, commissioned by Acas, asked bosses which changes in the … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport celebrates Skills Hub milestone
More than 100 young people have now progressed through Manchester Airport Skills Hub’s Future Talent Pathways programme, run in partnership with Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG). The hub aims to create an industry-led talent pipeline that supports the future of aviation in the North … [Read more...]
John Lewis to launch RIXO collaboration across all stores
Retailer, John Lewis, has announced the launch of its biggest-ever fashion collaboration that will bring a collection from British brand, RIXO, to all of its stores, including John Lewis Cheadle. Continuing John Lewis’ commitment to supporting British design talent, the collaboration with RIXO … [Read more...]
GreenED Bronze award for Stockport NHS emergency department
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s emergency department (A&E) has been awarded GreenED Bronze award status for the positive measures it is taking to lower carbon emissions and support the environment. The award comes from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and their new GreenED … [Read more...]
Late payments data shows improvements ahead of new legislation
New official statistics have revealed large businesses are improving payment practices and the time taken to pay suppliers ahead of new legislation to strengthen protections for small businesses against late payments. Since data began being collected by government in 2018, the time large … [Read more...]
New Greater Manchester Skills Plan launched to train people for work
A new skills plan published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will ensure training equips people with the skills needed by local employers. The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) was produced in collaboration with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other stakeholders in … [Read more...]
Fractional CMO market reaches $1.27 billion as local businesses rethink senior marketing hiring
McCracken Marketing, the Cheadle-based fractional CMO and marketing consultancy founded by James McCracken FCIM, is highlighting new data showing the global fractional CMO market has reached $1.27 billion in 2026 and is on track to more than double to $2.68 billion by 2031 (Vendux/industry research, … [Read more...]
Together completes £562.9 million securitisation
Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has announced the successful pricing its £562.9 million 1st charge only residential mortgage backed securitisation. Pricing of the Together Asset Backed Securitisation 16 2026 (TABS16) is the second such deal completed by the lender so far in … [Read more...]
Chemicals giants appoints new Managing Director for UK at Stockport headquarters
Global chemicals firm, BASF, has appointed Lisa Kelly as its new Managing Director in the UK at its Stockport headquarters. Kelly, who will be based at the firm's office at Stockport Exchange in the town centre, will provide strategic leadership for BASF in the UK, supporting the company’s … [Read more...]
Reforms planned to strengthen equal pay rules
A new consultation has launched to shape reforms to equal pay rules, which aim to strengthen protections for workers against discriminatory pay practices and speed up court and tribunal proceedings. Government is launching work alongside pay discrimination-related findings from a call for … [Read more...]
Stockport-headquartered wholesaler rewards employees after record sales
Stockport-headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has awarded staff its maximum annual sales bonus of 4% after delivering record turnover of £807 million. The performance marks another year of sustained growth for the employee-owned business, with turnover up 10.6% on the previous year. The … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Reviewing flexible working arrangements mid-year
With flexible working having become increasingly common in recent years, the team from Hallidays HR explain the importance or regularly reviewing arrangements businesses and employees have agreed. For many businesses, flexible working arrangements introduced over recent years have become part of … [Read more...]
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