Stockport-based property lender, Together, has announced the appointment of two new roving underwriters, Chris Evans and Emma Ogilvie, to its intermediary sales team. Chris will be taking up the role of head of roving underwriters, managing the team of commercial rovers, whilst continuing to … [Read more...]
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Stockport manufacturer secures £150 million British Army contract
Stockport-based manufacturer KNDS (which rebranded from WFEL in 2023), has been awarded a £150 million contract to supply military-grade support bridges to the British Army. KNDS will deliver its Dry Support Bridges to the British Army in a move that will support 300 jobs at the Stockport … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Tech trends shaping CX in 2024
CX director at customer experience specialists, insight6, Chris Lowe, explores the emerging technologies and tech trends that are changing CX in 2024. The customer experience (CX) is undergoing a profound transformation. The integration of generative AI in marketing technology, as highlighted … [Read more...]
Phase four completes at Stockport Exchange
Stockport Council and partner, Muse, have announced the completion of 3 Stockport Exchange, the fourth phase of development at the town centre business hub. Completion of the 64,000 sq ft office building marks the end of the initial part of the masterplan for Stockport Exchange, which started on … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester manufacturers invest £6.7 million in tech
Greater Manchester manufacturers, supported by the Made Smarter tech adoption and digitalisation programme, have invested £6.7 million in new technology. 85 businesses in the city-region have also benefited from £1.8 million in match funding from the government-backed scheme, which has supported … [Read more...]
3.8 million Self Assessment returns still to be filed a week before deadline
With just one week to go before the 31st January Self Assessment deadline, HMRC estimates that 3.8 million are risking a £100 penalty if they do not file their tax return in time. HMRC is anticipating more than 12.1 million Self Assessment tax returns to be filed for the 2022-23 tax year, along … [Read more...]
New appointments for Stockport BID company
Stockport town centre's Business Improvement District (BID) company, Totally Stockport, has started 2024 with the confirmation of new appointments, and a new office. As Totally Stockport matures into its second term, its board have opted to bring in more experience and uplift previous members of … [Read more...]
Budding Stockport entrepreneurs invited to begin start-up journey
Support service for self-employed people in Greater Manchester, EnterprisingYou, is hosting an event in Stockport for budding entrepreneurs to start a business. The free event, ‘Launchpad into EnterprisingYou: Igniting your start-up journey’ will take place at Venues@Cornerstone, 2 Edward St, … [Read more...]
New guidelines announced to support business leaders with cyber resilience
A new draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance has been published to help UK business leaders to bolster their resilience to cyber attacks. Aimed at business directors and senior leaders, the guide aims to ensure businesses treat cyber threats as seriously as they would legal or … [Read more...]
Growth capital investor shares 2023 North West successes
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North West were supported in 2023 with over £55 million of investment from growth capital investor, BGF. BGF also revealed that business exits in the North West generated a combined Money Multiple of 2.7x in 2023. In total, the firm invested more … [Read more...]
More than 350 Greater Manchester residents have accessed training via Green Skills Academy
Over 350 Greater Manchester residents have accessed training in green technologies through programmes offered at the city-region's Green Skills Academy, which launched in Trafford Park in 2023. Since launching in January last year, 351 people have attended Skills Bootcamps and short courses … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on Cheadle Hulme SEN school
Stockport Council and Prospere Learning Trust have launched a consultation to hear residents views on plans for a new school in Cheadle Hulme for students with special educational needs (SEN). Pear Tree Specialist Support High School, which will be based at Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, will be … [Read more...]
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