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Regional: GM Mayor responds to Government’s spending plans

GM Mayor Andy Burnham has responded to the Government's spending plans covering 2020-21 as set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, in the Spending Round announcement in the House of Commons. Following the announcement that an additional Police Officers are to be recruited over … [Read more...]

Nine Trafford Interns from Pure Offered Paid Work

All nine of the young people who completed Stockport based Pure Innovation's Trafford Supported Internship have been offered paid work. What a fabulous result! The interns now in work are Ed, Harry and an intern who doesn’t wish to be named, all in roles with  legal specialists Horwich … [Read more...]

GMP welcomes 100 new police officers to its ranks

100 new GMP officers were sworn in at an attestation ceremony at Manchester Grammar attended by Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Abid Latif Chohan, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Bev Hughes and Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Warren Smith. Friends and family were … [Read more...]

Gorvins appoints first non-solicitor to legal partner

The move by Stockport based Gorvins to appoint a non-solicitor to partner within its legal department has changed the path of 160 years of history at the firm. Kerry Sharples, Deputy Head of Residential Property has been made a partner of Gorvins solicitors – the first non-solicitor in the … [Read more...]

Lowry Outlet supports Pure’s Supported Internship Programme

The Lowry Outlet at Salford Quays is helping to transform lives by offering employment to young people from Stockport based Pure Innovations with with learning difficulties and / or disabilities. The Lowry Outlet has teamed up with Pure Innovations, a charity that supports people to lead more … [Read more...]

Gender pay gap closed at Greater Manchester Combined Authority

New figures reveal the gender pay gap has all but been eliminated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GMCA, which includes the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Greater Manchester is believed to be the first Combined Authority in England and Wales to have virtually eliminated … [Read more...]

musicMagpie appoints new HR and Talent Director

Stockport Exchange based musicMagpie has appointed Rachel Coxon to a newly created role of Group HR and Talent Director for the company. Rachel will be responsible for leading the people strategy and driving talent attraction and retention within the business in both the UK and US, where the … [Read more...]

Applications open for £3m Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund

Following the successful launch of a £3m Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund, businesses across Greater Manchester are being invited to apply for funding. The aim of the ‘Fast Track Digital Workforce’ Fund is to help employers across all sectors (public and private) in the Greater … [Read more...]

£8million fund to fill vital skills gaps in Greater Manchester

An £8million investment pot is being proposed to fill vital skills gaps and drive productivity in Greater Manchester. The funding will help provide innovative skills provision and will be linked to employer needs and skills gaps. In particular, the funding will be used to tackle technical skills, … [Read more...]

How hot is too hot to work?

As the temperature soars to dizzy new heights in many areas across the UK, employees are asking "How hot is too hot to work?" Workplace temperatures According to advice on the Government's website, during working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable. There’s no … [Read more...]