Selected pharmacies across Greater Manchester are to take part in a North-west pilot programme to support uptake of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination. 15 pharmacies in Greater Manchester, including Scorah Pharmacy in Bramhall, are taking part in the pilot scheme to allow one aged 5 … [Read more...]
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Energy Ombudsman support to expand to cover all businesses with fewer than 50 employees
Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees will be entitled to free support from the Energy Ombudsman on disputes with their energy supplier under an expansion of the scheme. The change is part of a joint effort by government and energy sector regulator, Ofgem, to tackle unfair practices … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic potential of Manchester Airport
A new report has revealed the full economic potential of Manchester Airport in driving growth across the North should future governments put the right conditions in place. Produced by Arup and published in March, it states that between now and 2050, the Northern gateway could secure direct … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes investment in Anglesey pub
Doors have opened at popular Anglesey pub, the Four Crosses, following a significant investment from Stockport-based family-brewers Robinsons. The charming large pub which is popular with both locals and visitors to the area, has seen improvements to the pub’s layout allowing improved customer … [Read more...]
Acquisition and senior appointments for Stockport creative agency
Stockport-based IPOS has strengthened a fresh approach for the creative agency with two new senior appointments and the acquisition of a content creator management agency. The creative agency, which has worked with some of the world’s leading retail, fashion, cosmetic and homeware brands over the … [Read more...]
Acquisition for Marple die-maker
Marple-based Arden Group has announced the acquisition of West Midlands-based die-maker, Lasercomb Dies. Lasercomb Dies, which has a die-making and engraving arm, has a manufacturing site in Redditch, Worcestershire, with a team of around 80 employees, and operations will continue as normal … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out £45 billion improvement plan
Network Rail has announced the start of a £45.4 billion five-year rail improvement plan, aimed at improving reliability of the network and ensuring resilience against climate change and more frequent extreme weather. Through to 2029, Network Rail has committed to investing around £2.8 billion in … [Read more...]
68 homes planned for Bramhall Green Belt site
Developer, Wain Estates, has submitted plans to build 68 new homes on the site of an equestrian facility on the edge of Bramhall. While the site has been previously developed, it is outside of the settlement boundary of Bramhall and within the Green Belt – land protected to prevent the … [Read more...]
Women’s pension pots worth half of men’s, finds Handelsbanken
Women significantly lag men in terms of their pensions savings, new research conducted for Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found. Among women who have a pension, their savings are typically much smaller than their male counterparts’, according to the firm’s latest report, Gender … [Read more...]
MBO for historic Stockport firm
Reddish-based Boole’s Tools & Pipe Fitting Limited is under new leadership following a management buyout (MBO) by the firm’s Finance Director, Operations Director and Managing Director of its parent company, Seville Holdings Limited. Acquired from husband and wife, Terry & Tracy Seville, … [Read more...]
GMP and Stockport Homes join forces to address persistent antisocial behaviour
The Safer Neighbourhoods Team at Stockport Homes Group have successfully claimed possession back of a property at Durham House on York Street Estate, Stockport, in response to antisocial behaviour reports. Stockport Homes obtained a closure order on the property in September 2023 following an … [Read more...]
Basic tech skills gaps restricting productivity of UK SMEs, finds Sharp
A lack of basic tech skills is having a negative impact on productivity in nearly four in ten firms according to UK research from Sharp. The insights from over 500 UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) see the ability to use everyday tools effectively, such as the Microsoft 365 suite of … [Read more...]
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