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Do you know the drone code?

If a drone is on your Christmas wish list, do you know the drone code? Manchester Airport's festive tips can help. Drones are still popular presents and with Christmas just around the corner, they will probably be underneath numerous people’s trees this festive season. They may seem like a fun, … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to launch A350-900 service from Manchester

Singapore Airlines has announced today that it will launch its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Airline’s Manchester routes serving both Singapore and Houston. The flight will launch on 17 January 2017 and will be the first commercial A350 flight from Manchester Airport. This exciting development … [Read more...]

Bank of England publishes Financial Stability Report

Today the Bank of England has published their latest Financial Stability Report, which sets out our Financial Policy Committee’s view on the UK financial system’s stability and an assessment of any risks to it.   Financial Stability Report The Bank of England has also published the results of the … [Read more...]

Ransomware attack – inevitable or avoidable?

As San Francisco's transport agency becomes one of the latest organisations to be hit by a ransomware attack, is an attack inevitable for any one of us or can we protect ourselves? Computer viruses that threaten to delete your files unless you pay a ransom are known as ransomware, the fastest … [Read more...]

Chancellor’s Autumn statement sets out economic measures

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement outlined the government's Spending Review and set out both tax and economic measures. Philip Hammond's speech in short: The IMF predicts this will be the fastest growing major advanced economy in the world this year. Economy with employment at a record … [Read more...]

Health and Safety at Work Act – is your business compliant?

The Health and Safety at Work Act - Business owners are obliged to ensure that they are compliant with current legislation to protect both the business and its employees. Neglecting their duties of care in health and safety responsibilities may not only put employees at risk but may also … [Read more...]

Online fraudsters target Microsoft Office 365 users

Online fraudsters are apparently targeting Microsoft Office 365 users. Online fraud is becoming ever more prevalent but where and how they are getting their data? With information that appears genuine, what can we do to stay secure? Make sure your team knows about the dangers of these and how to … [Read more...]

UK employment rate at a record high

The UK employment rate is at a record high as unemployment dropped to an 11-year low of just 4.8% – down by more than 900,000 since 2010 – according to figures out today. The Office for National Statistics has confirmed that UK employment continues to run at a record high rate of 74.5%, with 31.8 … [Read more...]

Stockport Exchange showcased to Chinese Investors

Stockport Exchange is one of 13 projects being showcased to Chinese investors as part of the opportunities to invest in the Northern Powerhouse.  The new portfolio follows the recent strong performance of foreign direct investment into the Northern Powerhouse, which grew at twice the national … [Read more...]

Green Business Fund £10,000 for SMEs

The Green Business Fund may be an option for SMEs as demand for energy has been steadily increasing since the industrial revolution but, in the 21st century, continued growth is not sustainable. There are very real fears that the UK may struggle to meet energy demands this winter and that … [Read more...]

Discover Stockport this Christmas and enjoy free parking

Christmas is coming to Stockport with Christmas lights, exciting events, festive markets, free parking and late night shopping - just some of the great things on offer. Celebrations will kick off with Merseyway’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 16th November from 5pm, with some … [Read more...]