A photography exhibition depicting some of the many characters of Stockport’s historic Underbanks area is coming to the White Lion on Great Underbank. The exhibition will showcase the work of photographer Mark Fairhurst whose interesting career spanning six decades has seen him photograph … [Read more...]
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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since March 2020
Economists at the Bank of England have voted in favour of cutting its base rate to 5%, the first cut in interest rates since March 2020. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 in favour of the 0.25 percentage point cut in interest rates. The decision follows interest rates having been held at … [Read more...]
Housing Secretary increases housebuilding targets for local authorities
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has written to Metro Mayors and local authorities from across England calling on them to play their part in building new homes. As part of an overhaul of the planning system, all councils in England are to be given new, mandatory housing … [Read more...]
Poundland to open in refurbished BHS store Saturday 3rd August
Poundland will open at 9am on Saturday 3rd August in the refurbished former BHS building, marking the latest milestone in Stockport town centre's £1 billion regeneration. Poundland moves into one of two retail units created by Stockport Council out of the former BHS store after the council … [Read more...]
Sharp Europe recognised in Print Security Landscape 2024 Report
Provider of business technology services and products, Sharp Europe has been identified as a leader in the Print Security Landscape 2024 report from market insights firm, Quocirca. Recognition emphasises Sharp's development of its strong print security proposition across its hardware and services … [Read more...]
Gold ESG rating awarded to Manchester Airports Group
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating. MAG, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, achieved the highest possible rating on its first time submitting … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The art of conducting an effective job interview
Stockport-based HR outsourcing firm, Hallidays HR, explains how finding the right person to join your business starts with an effective job interview. From encouraging productivity to improving team dynamics and customer satisfaction, hiring the right person can have a significant impact on your … [Read more...]
Low Pay Commission to consider the cost of living in future minimum wage recommendations
The Government has asked the Low Pay Commission to consider the cost of living in its recommendations for the rate of minimum wage for the first time. The Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade has written to the Chair of the Low Pay Commission as part of the Government's … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester extends £800 million waste and recycling contracts
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract extension worth £800 million for SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK to continue processing the city-region's waste. The original seven-year contracts were signed in 2019, with the facility to extend by up to a further eight years … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to access bespoke support from The Work Shop
Businesses in Stockport are invited to book an hour of free support from local experts at The Work Shop in the Merseyway Innovation Centre. On August 23rd, The Work Shop, which brings together experts from across the borough to share free advice with local businesses to support their success, … [Read more...]
Stockport charity boss steps down after 11 years
Mark Lee, Chief Executive of Stockport charity Together Trust, has announced his upcoming retirement in December 2024 after 11 years in the role. His retirement comes after over thirty years in the social care sector. Recruitment for his replacement is already underway with the charity hoping to … [Read more...]
Chancellor announces plans to address unfunded spending following Treasury audit
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the need to address unfunded spending commitments of £22 billion revealed to have been made by the previous government in a Treasury audit. Addressing the House of Commons on 29th July, Rachel Reeves outlined that a number of financial … [Read more...]
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