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...]
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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...]
Covid-19 vaccination clinic to continue throughout June at One Stockport Hub
Covid-19 vaccination clinics are to continue throughout June at the One Stockport Hub in Mersey Square to ensure everyone aged 5 and over in the borough can access the jab. There are special clinics planned throughout June, with a new schedule of opening hours. The One Stockport Hub will be open … [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...]
New authority announced to recover government money lost to fraud during pandemic
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced the creation of a new 'fraud squad' to recover money lost to fraudulent Covid support claims and other criminal targeting public funds. The Public Sector Fraud Authority is expected to launch in July, bringing together data analytics experts … [Read more...]
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market
A new analysis of the post-pandemic labour market by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that the overall mix of vacancies available remains largely unchanged by Covid-19. The IFS found that while there are around 20% more job vacancies than two years ago, there has been no more … [Read more...]
More vaccination options launch for 5 to 11 year olds in Stockport
A new vaccination clinic for 5 to 11 year olds in Stockport has launched, increasing the number of clinics offering doses of the Covid-19 jab to children. Organised by NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Stockport Council, the new clinic opened on Sunday, 24 April, and then every … [Read more...]
Mastercall partnership secures further funding to support post-pandemic NHS
Mastercall and remote monitoring partner, Dignio UK, have been awarded funding for their innovative solution to pressure in the post-pandemic NHS. Mastercall are partnering with Trafford Council/CGG and Trafford Care Homes to expand Virtual Ward best practice in Greater Manchester working with … [Read more...]
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