Approximately 29 million people will benefit from paying a reduced rate of National Insurance from 6th April following announcement of the cut in the Spring Budget. The main rate of employee National Insurance has dropped to 8% for employees, down from 10% as of January 2024, and 12% this time … [Read more...]
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Net Zero North West launches Manifesto
The region's Metro Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have given their backing to Net Zero North West's manifesto for making the region the world's first net zero cluster. Both leaders, who are standing for re-election in May as mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region … [Read more...]
Candidates for Greater Manchester Mayor confirmed ahead of voter registration deadline
Six candidates have been confirmed to be standing for election as Greater Manchester Mayor on Thursday 2nd May. Nominations for candidates closed on Friday 5th April, with residents urged to ensure they are registered to vote before midnight on Tuesday 16th April. Alongside elections for the … [Read more...]
Suicide awareness training launched to support autistic people in Greater Manchester
NHS Greater Manchester has commissioned new online training to support those who are concerned that an autistic person they know may be at risk of suicide. There can be a variety of contributory factors that increase suicide risk for autistic people. The aim of this training is to give people the … [Read more...]
Manchester to Sheffield railway upgrade completes following £150 million investment
The £150 million Hope Valley Railway Upgrade to improve services between Manchester and Stockport and Sheffield has been officially completed. Work began in Spring 2021 and has delivered various improvements to the line between Manchester and Sheffield, including signalling improvements along the … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to exclusive climate change training
Stockport Council has teamed up with local business Litmus Sustainability to provide affordable, expert-led Carbon Literacy training to organisations. Stockport has already been named a hotspot for the UK’s net zero economy, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chairman
Retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has appointed Tesco executive Jason Tarry as the retailer's new Chairman, replacing Sharon White who will step down at the end of her term in September. Jason Tarry brings over 33 years experience at the supermarket, most recently as UK & Ireland CEO for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester pharmacies begin MMR vaccination pilot
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...]
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...]
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