Stockport and North West law firm SAS Daniels is supporting businesses across the region and beyond in preparing for the significant changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with a dedicated online webinar designed to provide clarity, practical guidance and actionable next steps. The free … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
The Growth Company appointed to deliver youth employment programme across Greater Manchester
The Growth Company has been awarded the contract to deliver the government's Jobs Guarantee programme of youth employment support across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. The scheme forms part of work to ensure access to education, training, or employment opportunities. In Greater … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources launches Sexual Harassment training
With new legislation meaning organisations must be pro-active in taking steps to reduce the risk of their staff experiencing sexual harassment at work, Stockport-based Cornerstone Resources has launched a range of training offers to support businesses in this area. Since 2023, UK employers have … [Read more...]
Two Stockport businesses shortlisted in 2026 Good Employment Awards
Two Stockport businesses are among those shortlisted in Greater Manchester's 2026 Good Employment Awards, which recognise organisations leading the way with their practices across the city region. Both schoolwear manufacturer, One+All, and life sciences sector supplier, Datesand, are being … [Read more...]
Stockport employers invited to help support more local people into work
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Stockport is calling on local employers, training providers, and industry experts to help inspire and support local people into employment through its rolling programme of employability workshops. DWP Stockport currently delivers two employability … [Read more...]
UK unemployment rate falls for first time since 2024
The unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9% in the three month period to February 2026, down from 5.2% where it had been predicted to stay. In the North West, the fall was even sharper, with unemployment at 4.6%, down 0.4 percentage points on the previous quarter. However, rather the rate of … [Read more...]
Increased minimum wage rates take effect
Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage have come into force from 1st April 2026. The new rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission in Autumn 2025, which were accepted in full by Government in November's Budget. New rates, payable from … [Read more...]
Local employers invited to take part in Stockport College awards
Local employers are being invited to join Stockport College in supporting their Partnerships in Excellence awards, and helping shine a spotlight on the work happening across apprenticeships, skills programmes and employer partnerships in the borough. The Trafford & Stockport College Group … [Read more...]
Treasury greenlight for plans to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs to Greater Manchester
The business case for a new 900,000 sq ft workspace in Manchester has been approved by the Treasury, paving the way to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs into the city-region. Built on brownfield land in the city centre, the Manchester Digital Campus will bring together staff from multiple … [Read more...]
Grant scheme announced as part of support to address youth unemployment
Businesses will be able to receive a new Youth Jobs Grant £3,000 for every young person they hire aged 18-24 who has been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months as part of government efforts to tackle youth unemployment. Support is expected to back jobs for around 60,000 young … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Business Growth Hub launch skills initiative for the Health & Social Care Sector
The Adult Social Care Commissioning Team at Stockport Council has joined forces with Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to launch a new initiative to develop skills within the borough's care settings. The Stockport Skills Development for Care Workers initiative is designed to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Sick pay changes expected to have biggest impact in North West of Employments Rights Act changes, Acas survey finds
A survey of workers and employers commissioned by Acas has revealed that changes to sick pay is expected to have the greatest impact in the North West out of upcoming changes to employment rights. The survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Acas, asked senior decision makers at businesses … [Read more...]
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