News for: General Business News

UK business optimism reached its highest level for 22 years in January, indicating that the economy will continue to grow rapidly over the coming six months, according to the latest Business Trends report by accountants and business advisers BDO LLP. The BDO Optimism Index, which predicts … [Read more...]

Twenty three children at Bridge Hall Primary School, Adswood will be spending two hours a week with ‘book buddies’ up until Easter. Seventeen ‘buddies’ – first year undergraduates from the University Centre, Stockport – will be working with small groups of … [Read more...]

Stockport Council has launched a new ‘Jobs with Training’ programme to provide financial support for employers when they recruit unemployed 18-24 year olds. Open to all Stockport employers looking to recruit staff on a permanent basis, the scheme - part of the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]

Below is a list of the latest road works in Stockport:  The Council will be resurfacing part of the carriageway on St Aldates, between approximately Highfield Avenue and number 1 St Aldates. The work is due to start on 12th February and is expected to take up to 5 days to complete. … [Read more...]

On Tuesday 4th February, the Equity Foundation invited its friends, partners and colleagues to join them in celebrating its first year of serving as a community foundation. Covering South Manchester, Trafford & Stockport; the Equity Foundation has managed to invest over £165,000 in … [Read more...]

This weeks Stockport Express is out now at your local newsagent. Two pages on business news including a story on Stockport based and international brand Canterbury of New Zealand, who have been announced as the new kit supplier to the Irish Rugby Football Union. Plus students get jobs at Manchester … [Read more...]

Feeling energetic in 2014 - why not challenge yourself with a run, swim or cycle (or all 3 !) for theSeashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme. So if you fancy taking on Lake Windermere, the Manchester 10k or a 60 mile cycle around Cheshire and Derbyshire then see below for entry details. … [Read more...]

The British Chambers of Commerce and the Accredited Chamber of Commerce Network have distributed a survey to UK businesses to help them to understand the issues and challenges facing business today.   The organisations support and advise businesses as they seek out and develop new … [Read more...]