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Local: Stockport’s Great Leap Forward, what’s next?

A £1bn investment programme is driving Stockport's great leap forward. Stockport's largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is hosting an event in association with The Business Desk to look at what's next for the town? Stockport has undergone an impressive resurgence over the past 5 years … [Read more...]

Local: Damar Event Coincides with UK Apprenticeship campaign

Stockport based Damar Training hosted the first Marketing Stockport event of 2019 just ahead of the announcement of a new national Apprenticeship campaign. Damar's Katrina Shawcross hosted an interactive session at the Damar Training Petersgate head office, based around the audience's knowledge of … [Read more...]

Stockport Based Together Starts 2019 on a High

Stockport based Together is starting 2019 on a high having successfully raised and refinanced £2.8bn in 12 months. In 2018, Together, one of the top financial services institutions in the North West and one of the UK’s leading specialist lenders, raised and refinanced over £2.8bn of debt facilities … [Read more...]

New discussions for Greater Manchester Spatial Framework

The timetable for Greater Manchester's Plan for Jobs, Homes and the Environment - also known as the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - was discussed at a recent Combined Authority meeting. Below is a comment from Salford City Mayor and Greater Manchester lead for Housing, Homelessness and … [Read more...]

1000 new work opportunities for young people in Greater Manchester

One thousand young people will have new work opportunities thanks to a new initiative planned by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. The new proposals, called Meet Your Future, are part of the Greater Manchester Strategy ambition to make the city-region the best place to grow up, get on and … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Auto-enrolment, an employer’s responsibility

Since auto-enrolment began in 2012, over nine million people have joined workplace pension schemes. As legislation changes and spot checks happen more often, it may be worth considering using a payroll provider to give you peace of mind that the rules are being followed and to help reduce the risk … [Read more...]

St Ann’s launches recruitment drive for nurses

St Ann’s has launched a recruitment drive for nurses at its hospice sites in Little Hulton and Heald Green this week, and is urging local nurses who are keen for a new challenge to get in touch. The nursing team at St Ann’s plays an important role in the provision of the world-class specialist care … [Read more...]

Entertainment Magpie Accelerates US Growth

Entertainment Magpie, the parent company of UK based tech trade-in and retail site musicMagpie.co.uk, and US site Decluttr.com, has announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. Retail heavyweight Anthony Catterson is the new President and CEO of its US operation. The appointment comes … [Read more...]

UK recruitment continues at pace and Stockport is no exception

Permanent vacancies grow and starting salaries rise at fastest rate since 2015 UK recruitment continues at pace and Stockport is no exception. The latest report from IHS Markit and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) confirms that permanent appointments continued to rise throughout … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels promotes new Head Of Dispute Resolution

Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has promoted Anna Barnes to grow its dispute resolution offering across The North West and Greater Manchester. Anna Barnes, Head of Dispute Resolution Anna, who joined SAS Daniels in 2016, is now Partner and Head of the eleven strong Dispute Resolution team … [Read more...]

National Apprenticeship Show attracts North West Employers

More than 70 of the country’s leading employers are showcasing their apprenticeship opportunities at this year’s National Apprenticeship Show held in Greater Manchester.  This year's National Apprenticeship Show is taking place at the Bolton Arena toady - Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, … [Read more...]

Businesses Help Shape Local Industrial Strategy

Greater Manchester Leaders are calling on businesses and communities to shape the city-region’s Local Industry Strategy, trailblazing plan for good jobs and growth. One of the first in the country, Greater Manchester’s Local Industrial Strategy will set out new ideas to improve prosperity and … [Read more...]