Stockport MDC has announced the appointment of Catherine Chilvers, as its new Managing Director, succeeding Paul Richards who has led the MDC since its establishment in 2019. Chilvers will lead the MDC in delivering its ambitions in Town Centre West and joins as the MDC moves forward with the … [Read more...]
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Indian airline announces the North’s only direct route to India
IndiGo, the largest airline in India, has announced it will begin flights from Manchester Airport for the first time, offering the North of England's only direct route to the country, which is the world's fastest-growing economy. The announcement marks IndiGo’s first entry to the European market, … [Read more...]
Mastercall Healthcare celebrates GM Good Employment Charter membership
Mastercall Healthcare, the Stockport-based social enterprise providing NHS services across the city-region, has become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is a voluntary membership and assessment scheme designed to elevate … [Read more...]
Expressions of Interest sought for grant from GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Foundational Economy Innovation Fund is open to expressions of interest from businesses in sectors including health and social care, early education and childcare, and retail, hospitality and leisure sectors ahead of the launch of the first phase of … [Read more...]
New CGI video showcases Network Rail’s plans for Greek Street bridge
Network Rail has unveiled a new CGI video of how its engineers will demolish and rebuild the bridge which carries the Greek Street roundabout across the railway line. The video comes ahead of the current bridge's closure to enable work to get underway. The Greek Street roundabout will be closed … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken report highlights persistent gender gap in finances
A new report published by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has highlighted the persistent gender gap in both wealth and financial education and confidence. The Building your financial future: Are you in control? report, published ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8th … [Read more...]
British Business Bank boosts North-west female-founded businesses with £50 million in Start Up Loans
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has delivered £50 million worth of loans to female-owned businesses in the North West, with businesswomen in Greater Manchester receiving £20 million of that total. With 36% of loans provided in the North West going to female entrepreneurs, the … [Read more...]
Stockport digital businesses invited to discuss transformative power of AI
Stockport digital and tech sector businesses are invited to discuss the potential AI could have have on their operations the next Stockport Digital Network event on Thursday 20th March at the Light Cinema. Sponsored by Stockport Council and chaired by Marie Hamilton, Microsoft Strategic … [Read more...]
Amendments to new employment rights legislation tabled following consultation
The Government has tabled a number of amendments to its Employment Rights Bill following the conclusion of consultations with businesses and trade unions in five areas. The Employment Rights Bill aims to tackle low pay, poor working conditions and poor job security in order to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Underbanks thrives following £7 million Stockport Council investment
Stockport's Underbanks is thriving following a £7 million investment from Stockport Council, as well as strong partnerships being forged with developers, local businesses and the community. The historic town centre quarter, described as “one of the coolest little corners of the country” by the … [Read more...]
New campaign warns against using a phone behind the wheel
The Safer Roads Greater Manchester partnership, which includes GMP, the city-region's ten local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), has launched a new campaign aimed at deterring drivers from using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. Using a mobile phone while driving is a … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to support annual charity golf day
Stockport charity, Supportability, is inviting businesses to support its annual charity golf day, taking place once at at Heaton Moor Golf Course on Friday 4th July. The annual Supportability Golf Day is a major event in the charity's fundraising calendar, and last year raised almost £23,000 to … [Read more...]
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