Leading business figures from across the North of England have called on Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to give his full backing to delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail in full. 76 business leaders from across the region, including from firms such as Morrisons, Bruntwood, Azets and Manchester … [Read more...]
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Milestone reached in restoring derelict hospital into new neighbourhood with care facility
A key milestone has been reached in the transformation of St Thomas’ Gardens – an intergenerational residential community in Stockport that is repurposing a long-derelict Grade II listed hospital into a new neighbourhood. The final slate has now been laid on the roof of the development’s highest … [Read more...]
Further planning reforms announced to accelerate infrastructure projects
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced plans to speed up judicial reviews to prevent delays to major infrastructure projects. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out she will work with the judiciary to cut the amount of time it takes for a judicial review to move through the court system to … [Read more...]
New programme launched to help Stockport businesses scale internationally
A new fully funded business support programme has launched for firms in Stockport and across Greater Manchester to help them scale up operations internationally. ‘International Scale Up’ will start in November 2025, with applications now open for businesses interested in taking part. The … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why Stockport employers must prepare now for the 2026 Umbrella Reform
Stockport recruitment agency, Grassroots, explains the upcoming Umbrella Reform, and how local employers can prepare to ensure their use of contractors and temporary workers remains compliant. From April 2026, significant changes to contractor tax compliance will come into force in the UK - and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group ends summer season with record-breaking September
6.2 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airports Group's (MAG) three UK airports in September, ending the summer season on another record-breaking month for the group. September also saw MAG – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports – record a rolling … [Read more...]
Stockport pharmaceuticals firm leadership recognised among UK’s most ambitious business leaders
The leadership team of Stockport-based Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services (SEDA), has been recognised by LDC as among the UK's most ambitious business leaders. The firm's Chief Scientist, Dr Paul Dickinson; Chief Business Officer, Dr Marcel de Matas; and CEO, Dr Paul Stott, have been named … [Read more...]
Next phase of Marple Hub project gets underway
As the next stage of the Marple Hub project gets underway, the existing NHS-run Marple Clinic will move to a new temporary unit in the New Year. The clinic, which provides NHS services to the Marple community, will be relocated as part of the wider Marple Hub development, which is being supported … [Read more...]
Stockport County and Vitality partner for exclusive wellbeing event
Stockport County will host the club's Official Wellness Partner – Vitality – for an exclusive wellbeing event, A Positive Mindset in the Workplace. The event on Wednesday, 5th November at Edgeley Park promises to start attendees day with positivity, insight and inspiration through a powerful … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Warm and Well initiative returns to help residents through winter
Stockport is redoubling its efforts to support residents this winter through targeted anti-poverty initiatives and the return of the Warm and Well programme. The Warm and Well scheme, delivered in partnership with local community groups, Sector 3 and Stockport Council, aims to ensure that no one … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester leads the UK in T Level success
Greater Manchester is establishing itself as a national leader in technical education, with new results confirming the region’s outstanding performance in the government’s flagship T Level qualifications. Ahead of National T Levels Week (13- 17th October), the city-region's colleges have revealed … [Read more...]
Chair appointed to new Fair Work Agency
Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first chair of the new Fair Work Agency, a new body that will enforce protections for workers as part of employment rights reforms. The Fair Work Agency will launch in April 2026 and bring together three existing enforcement bodies to create a single … [Read more...]
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