A £2.4 million specialist mental health unit has opened its doors in Stockport to improve care for women experiencing severe mental health distress. The Woodbank Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit is based at Stockport’s Stepping Hill Hospital and run by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. With six … [Read more...]
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Plans progress to bring further 7,000 government jobs to Greater Manchester
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts to acquire a five-acre site in Ancoats that will bring 7,000 civil service jobs to Greater Manchester. The deal agreed with Manchester City Council will see a new state-of-the-art government digital campus built on the former Central … [Read more...]
Government White Paper looks to ease regulatory burden
A new government White Paper has set out new principles for UK regulators to help reduce the bureaucratic burden on British businesses. The paper, published 16th May, makes use of the UK's greater regulatory freedoms brought about by its departure from the European Union. Features set out include … [Read more...]
Vita Safety helps Bury Hospice elevate care
Stockport based health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, has helped Bury Hospice to improve its care through enhanced safety and trust. Since October 2020, Vita Safety has provided tailored health and safety support to Bury Hospice, focusing on assurance and compliance, particularly as it … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Honouring HR as the backbone of successful organisations
Ahead of International HR Day on 20th May 2024, Donna Morton from Stockport based change management consultancy, Lomarton, explains the vital role of Human Resources professionals in shaping workplace culture and driving innovation. Every year on the 20th May, the world celebrates International … [Read more...]
Local authorities to gain new powers to fill empty shops
New powers are to be granted to local authorities across England to help address high numbers of empty retail units on British high streets. From this summer, High Street Rental Auctions will allow local leaders to take control of empty shops on high streets and rent them out to local businesses … [Read more...]
Dealmaking VAT reclaim black hole losing British businesses millions
The UK’s £200 billion dealmaking industry could be missing out on around £150 million of VAT rebates for costs such as professional fees that are not being reclaimed, according to new research into the UK’s M&A sector by Azets, the top ten accountancy and advisory firm. M&A VAT costs that … [Read more...]
Grant programme opens for independent restaurants across Greater Manchester
Independent restaurants and other hospitality businesses across Greater Manchester who are focused on supporting their local community are being invited to apply for a grant of £11,000 to support their business. The grant programme is focused on venues owned or operated by underrepresented or … [Read more...]
Stockport fostering community to share proudest moments during Foster Care Fortnight 2024
Stockport Council is encouraging the borough’s fostering community to share the moments that have mattered to them as it marks Foster Care Fortnight from 13th to 26th May 2024. Stockport Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight in a bid to recruit more foster carers and shine a light on … [Read more...]
Airport City to be reimagined as innovation hub
Plans to develop 60 acres of land close to Manchester Airport have been reimagined to a deliver a new innovation campus for the manufacturing, technology and science sectors. Dubbed, MIX MANCHESTER, plans will see development partners Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, Manchester Airports Group … [Read more...]
Over 490 North West businesses express interest in accessing NPIF II investment
Expressions of interest have come in from over 490 businesses across the North West keen to access funding from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) according to fund managers. Across the North of England as a whole, the £660 million fund which launched earlier this year, over … [Read more...]
Together director to step down
Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has revealed David Broadbent will not take on the role of divisional CEO at the group's personal finance arm. After announcing his appointment in January, the non-bank lender cited personal reasons for Mr Broadbent's decision not to move forward … [Read more...]
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