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Innovative businesses are to benefit from a wealth of support and opportunities over this financial year, as outlined in the Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB)  2014-15 Delivery Plan. The Delivery Plan sets out TSB’s priorities for accelerating innovation across the UK by … [Read more...]

Not many people will know, but there is a thriving community of talented divers who take part in the exciting sport of Freediving and train here in Stockport, at Life Leisure’s Grand Central Pools. Records are being broken by competitive local Freedivers as they strive to push their limits … [Read more...]

This week's business pages in the Stockport Express reports a record number of entries to the Stockport Business Awards 2014; Wayne Jones, Chairman of the Stockport Economic Alliance discusses local support options open to businesses; adidas enjoy record sales and LifeLEISURES actiLIFE programme … [Read more...]

The rules on flexible working change from today, 30 June 2014, to allow all employees with over 26 weeks’ service to make an application for flexible working. Previously, this right only existed for parents and carers. There are three important changes to be aware of: Any employee … [Read more...]

There are just the last few places left at Avensure's free masterclass - The Definitive Guide to Employment Law - taking place at Robinsons Visitor Centre on July 2nd. The masterclass is designed to give business owners and employers 'everything you need to know in one'. To register for this free … [Read more...]

A ground breaking programme ‘actiLIFE’ being developed by Life Leisure, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Spark of Innovation’ category of this year’s ukactive and Matrix Flame National Awards.   The Awards are the most highly coveted accolade of the … [Read more...]

According to recent figures released by the CBI, UK factory orders rose at their fastest rate for six months in June, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) Industrial Trends Survey. A balance of +11% of respondents reported that order books were above normal, the … [Read more...]

Chancellor George Osborne is visiting Manchester today where he will speak to business leaders and propose a third high speed rail link scheme with better connections between the cities of Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Hull. Earlier this year Sir David Higgins' review of phase one of HS2 … [Read more...]