The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Office of National Statistics' (ONS) headline rate of inflation, has held at 4% in January, despite forecasts predicting a small rise. A small rise in inflation in January had been expected as a result of the increase in Ofgem's energy price cap pushing up … [Read more...]
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Stockport Primark among sites to benefit from £100 million investment in stores
Clothing retail giant, Primark, has announced it will invest £100 million in stores throughout 2024, with its Stockport branch in the Merseyway Shopping Centre set to be among those benefiting. The investment, which includes £75 million of newly announced investment, comes as the retailer marks … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to exhibit at Employability Fair
Stockport businesses are being invited to unlock the potential of the borough's talent pool at an Employability Fair, organised by the Stockport Continuing Education Service. The event offers businesses the chance to showcase employment and voluntary opportunities available in the region by … [Read more...]
Office technology provider expands Sales and Account Management team
Stockport based print, document management and office technology provider, Woodbank Office Solutions has announced the addition of James Evans (pictured) to their team as Corporate Account Manager. With a decade working in Sales and Account Management, James joins Woodbank’s growing sales team, … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations to hold Positive Pop-Up in Merseyway
Pure Innovations is excited to inform that its next Pop-Up shop will be open from Tuesday 20th February in Stockport’s Merseyway Shopping Centre. It’s the charity’s first ever thematic Pop-Up, which will focus on love and positivity at a time of the year which is frankly miserable for many, … [Read more...]
Azets research reveals UK gap in succession planning
New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance. The Azets Barometer January 2024 … [Read more...]
Green energy test bed to launch in Greater Manchester
Energy company, SSE Energy Solutions and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have signed an agreement to pioneer projects that will accelerate progress to net zero in the city-region. The Memorandum of Understanding will support the mass deployment of investment in the decarbonisation of … [Read more...]
Handover marks latest stage in improving emergency care at Stepping Hill Hospital
Another construction milestone has been celebrated in the completion of the new Emergency and Urgent Care Campus at Stepping Hill Hospital to help enhance local care. Building contractors Tilbury Douglas have completed the handover of the temporary ‘Majors’ Department which will eventually become … [Read more...]
Busiest January on record for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport had its busiest ever January, with 1.8 million passengers flying from its terminals in the second consecutive record-breaking month. Dubai was the most popular destination for travellers in January, with winter sun seekers heading there either to enjoy its attractions or to … [Read more...]
Cyber security experts to share insights with Stockport Digital Business Network
Experts from Greater Manchester’s Digital Security Hub and local cyber security businesses will share their insights with the Stockport Digital Business Network when it meets next on 15th March. Digital businesses based in Stockport are invited to The Light Cinema on Friday 15 March 2024 (11.00am … [Read more...]
New biodiversity rules take effect for major housing schemes
New rules have come into effect that will require housing developers to demonstrate biodiversity gains of their schemes as part of the planning process. Biodiversity Net Gain rules will require developers in England to both minimise their impact on nature, and to create new habitats or enhance … [Read more...]
Plans progress on Marple Leisure and Community Hub following consultation feedback
Stockport Council has published its response to public feedback on plans for a new Leisure and Community Hub in Marple, with a formal planning submission expected in March 2024. The project is being supported by a £20 million of Capital Levelling Up funding, with the scheme also set to include a … [Read more...]
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