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Details released of latest Recovery Loan Scheme

Details have been released of the latest iteration of the government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme to help businesses invest and grow out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme, which was launched in April 2021, was extended by the Chancellor for a further two years in July after having already … [Read more...]

Local Covid-19 Vaccination Offer Extended into August

Stockport's Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the One Stockport Hub has been extended, and will remain open throughout August anyone aged 5 and over. The One Stockport Hub, Mersey Square, SK1 1RA, will be open every Saturday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, with children aged 5-11 invited to come along between … [Read more...]

Covid Recovery Loan Scheme extended for further two years

A support scheme to help small businesses access finance to aid their recovery following the Covid pandemic has been extended for a further two years, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced. The Recovery Loan Scheme originally launched in April 2021 to help businesses recovering from the … [Read more...]

Stockport Covid-19 vaccination clinics extended into July

The town centre walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic in the One Stockport Hub will remain open throughout July to provide the vaccine to everyone aged five and over. The One Stockport Hub, will be open every Saturday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, except for Saturday, 23 July, when the clinic will be closed … [Read more...]

Majority of North-west businesses back to pre-pandemic revenues

The majority of medium-sized businesses in the North-west have returned to trading at pre-pandemic revenues, according to research by business advisory group BDO. After seeing sales fall sharply two years ago, analysis by BDO finds half are performing at the same level as before the pandemic, … [Read more...]

North-west FDI returns to pre-pandemic levels

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the North-west of England has returned to pre-pandemic levels, Big Four accountancy firm EY has found, with Manchester the leading city for investment outside London in 2021. The 2022 EY Attractiveness Survey has revealed that the region hosted 74 FDI projects … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Managing Long COVID in the workplace

With Covid-19 infections having lost-lasting effects for many, Hallidays' HR Director Liz Chiva shares her advice for managing Long COVID in the workplace. With cases of long COVID on the rise, it is important for businesses to know how to recognise the symptoms and what practical support … [Read more...]

Stockport charity marks start of Mental Health Awareness Week

Local charity, Stockport and District Mind, had released a short promotional video as the it marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year focuses on the theme of 'Loneliness'. Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and … [Read more...]

One Stockport Hub vaccination clinic extended into May

The walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the One Stockport Hub on Mersey Square in the town centre will continue to offer the jab throughout May. The clinic will offer Spring Booster vaccine doses to anyone aged 75 or over, or with a weakened immune system, provided it has been six months since … [Read more...]