The learning support strategy adopted by Stockport College is a move away from traditional human helpers, and one which recognises the power of technology in creating autonomous learners. With a Learning Support Zone, specialist tutors and support coordinators, they ensure every student feels … [Read more...]
News for: Business
Expert Opinion: ‘Consider how much you are paying yourself’
Whether you make your living baking cupcakes or building houses, as a sole trader or director of a business, you should consider how much you are paying yourself. As accountants, Stockport based Bennett Verby talk a lot about making the most of your allowances and tax efficiency, but here's what … [Read more...]
Businesses give Marketing WAM an enthusiastic welcome
Over 60 business joined the directors of Marketing WAM at its official launch at the Rex Cinema and welcomed the opportunities it is creating to support business growth. Marketing WAM is a new B2B publishing platform designed to promote and connect businesses in the important commercial districts … [Read more...]
Spotify headline sponsor for North’s first Podcast conference – Pods Up North
‘Pods Up North’, a Manchester startup event, has secured one of the biggest names in digital media - Spotify - as its headline sponsor. The event in Manchester city centre, on November 23rd, is a one-day conference to give podcasters the opportunity to meet and learn from audio industry … [Read more...]
WeEn Semiconductors relocate to Orbit’s Beckwith House
WeEn Semiconductors (UK) Ltd. are launching a new Stockport town centre office following a relocation from Hazel Grove. Their base, which is now in Orbit Developments’ Beckwith House, provides the company’s Research and Development team in England with their own dedicated premises. This base … [Read more...]
Stockport Council appoint consultants to investigate recent flooding
Following the flooding of a number of homes and businesses in Stockport in July and August 2019, Stockport Council have commissioned an independent review into the events leading up to the flooding. Mott MacDonald, a firm of consultants, have been commissioned to look at: - how and why the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Good Work Plan – How Does it Affect Your Business?
The government’s proposals to take forward recommendations from the Taylor Review have been published in the Good Work Plan and is dubbed as the biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years. Effectively, these changes are intended to significantly change the landscape and provide workers … [Read more...]
UK: Inflation Report to become Monetary Policy Report
From 7 November, the Bank of England Inflation Report is to become the Monetary Policy Report. The Report is also to undergo some changes to its structure and content.These changes are part of the Bank of England's ongoing efforts to improve its communications and ensure that those outside the … [Read more...]
Applicants sought to join GCHQ Safe Citizen Digital Innovation Lab
In partnership with GCHQ, The Landing and global tech accelerator UP Ventures are delivering a ground-breaking accelerator - the Safe Citizen Digital Innovation Lab. Applications to join the GCHQ Accelerator Safe Citizen Digital Innovation Lab., which will start in early 2020, are being sought … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £100,000 for digital technology innovations
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been awarded the biggest share of a £500,000 UK wide fund for projects exploring the use of digital technology to improve local public services. GMCA has been awarded £100,000 to deliver a project to improve data and evidence on children in care; to … [Read more...]
Gorvins judgement good news for commercial property sector
Stockport based Gorvins have good news for the commercial property sector as new judgement upholds validity of business rate mitigation schemes for empty properties. Gorvins Solicitors' clients have won a case brought by the Government in relation to a scheme for the mitigation of National … [Read more...]
Robotic surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital reaches 1000th patient milestone
Robotic surgery from Stepping Hill Hospital’s surgical teams has reached a landmark in pioneering surgery as their 1000th patient had keyhole surgery from a special surgical robot. Since June 2015, the hospital surgical department has used Da Vinci , a state-of-the-art four armed surgical robot … [Read more...]
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