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EXPORT ACTIVITY REACHES ‘PRE-RECESSION’ LEVELS

Following on from a story published here on Tuesday - 'EXPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS' - the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are reporting that UK export activity has increased reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis hit. Its trade index, which is based on the volume of trade … [Read more...]

LEARNINGS FROM SMALLER BUSINESS

Large companies need to adopt the same entrepreneurial spirit as their smaller counterparts in order to boost economic growth, the CIPD has suggested. The organisation said that big businesses should encourage a culture of intrapreneurialism to foster innovation and growth. And it seems as … [Read more...]

HAZEL GROVE SHOWS FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES

Latest figures for June 2013 show that the number of unemployed claimants in Hazel Grove has fallen compared to the same month last year. In June 2013, 1,242 the number of claimants is 63 lower than in June 2012 and 51 lower than in May 2013, according to the latest ONS figures. Figures from … [Read more...]

GREATER MANCHESTER COLLEGES WINNING £14M BID

A unique partnership involving the ten largest colleges in Greater Manchester has successfully secured a European funded bid worth £14m, which will play a critical role in ensuring that the region has a skilled and educated population. As reported here in June, the Greater … [Read more...]

HOT WEATHER HELPS BUSINESS BOOM

The continuing spell of hot weather throughout the UK is boosting business trade, according to the Federationof Small Businesses (FSBs). Members of the business group are continuing to report improvements in trade, with the FSB calling it welcome news after the negative effect on businesses … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

The shortlist for the Stockport Business Awards 2013 has been announced and full details appear in this week's Stockport Express, Business section. The awards, created and organised by Cheadle Royal based accountants Clarke Nicklin, have been set up to highlight and celebrate business excellence … [Read more...]

LATEST FIGURES SHOW UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS IN NORTH WEST

Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics make encouraging reading as more people in the UK are in employment and fewer are unemployed compared with the previous quarter and the previous year. Within the North West region, overall unemployment fell by 18,000 between March to … [Read more...]

SEASHELL TRUST WELCOMES STUDENTS SAY IN EDUCATION

A college for young people with significant communication difficulties has been praised for making sure students have a say in their education. Seashell Trust's Royal College Manchester was highly commended in the independent specialist college of the year category at Leading the Learner Voice … [Read more...]

LATEST JULY UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT ROADWORKS

20th July – 21st July: Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme Contractors working on behalf of United Utilities (0845 072 0829) will be undertaking work to clean and survey the sewer to determine condition on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme at the junction with Hulme Hall Road and Upton Avenue. These … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's Stockport Express - Two pages of business news including the Stockport Business Awards shortlist with three nominations for Robinsons and two each for Trolex, Grace Cole, Rowlinsons Knitwear, and Dyer Environmental. There are also stories on Stockport Engineering Training … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT MP WELCOMES CASH BOOST FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Stockport MP Sir Andrew Stunell has welcomed more than half a billion pounds that will be pumped into small businesses via the Regional Growth Fund, which was announced last week. Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, announced the fourth round of the Regional Growth Fund - half a billion … [Read more...]