The North-west's Made Smarter technology adoption programme is urging SME manufacturers to think about how digitalisation could help solve any challenges faced in production during the busy run-up to Christmas. While production is in full swing to meet demand for the festive season, Made Smarter, … [Read more...]
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Cheadle school wins £25,000 in Manchester Airport eco-garden competition
Cheadle Catholic Infant & Junior School was crowned winner of Manchester Airport’s eco-garden competition, and received £25,000 to bring their vision to life. Pupils from the school were named winners after presenting their ideas to a panel of judges beneath the wings of a Concorde. Trustees … [Read more...]
MAG records modest half year profit as passenger numbers climb to 84% of pre-Covid levels
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has recorded an operating profit of £22.8 million in the half year period from April to September 2022, with 30.5 million passengers served, 84% of its pre-pandemic record in 2019. Figures from the 2022 summer season contrast sharply to last year's performance, … [Read more...]
musicMagpie reports record sales during Black Friday week
Stockport-based recommerce business, musicMagpie, has revealed record breaking Black Friday week sales figures in its full year pre-close trading update. The Group's has finished its financial year to 30th November with performance in line with management's expectations, despite cautious consumer … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative delivers new brand and website for campaign to end gambling advertising in sports
Dawn Creative has delivered a new website and brand for a Greater Manchester based campaign to end gambling sponsorship and advertising in sports. The Cheadle Hulme-based creative and digital agency created a brand identity and accompanying website for Against the Odds, a campaign that aims to … [Read more...]
National award for TfGM urban driving course
A course run by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to make HGV drivers in Greater Manchester more aware of the risk they pose to more vulnerable road users has won a national fleet industry award. TfGM received the Road Safety in the Community Award and was highly commended in the Public … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How much will you save by switching your fleet to electric cars?
Philip Kehoe, Divisional Director of leasing.cars – part of the DSG Finance Group – explains just how much businesses can save by switching their company cars to the latest full battery electric or plug-in hybrid models. Over the last ten years, we have seen encouraging growth in the sale of … [Read more...]
Government approves £2.6 billion local spending plans to replace EU funding
The government has approved £2.6 billion of spending plans to allow local leaders to replace EU funding with support from the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF). Councils nationwide have drawn up the plans with a wide range of local partners that deliver for people in their areas. They have … [Read more...]
Majority of over 50s plan on returning to work, finds Handelsbanken analysis
The overwhelming majority of workers aged over 50 in the UK will not have the luxury of retiring early, analysis from Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management shows. Government data shared by the ONS has found 86% of those aged 50-54 and 65% of those aged 55-59 are considering a return to … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Plan consultation to begin in January
An eight-week consultation on Stockport's Local Plan is due to begin on 23rd January 2023, after being postponed earlier this autumn. The Local Plan sets out the borough's vision for future development in the borough, and is a statutory document used by council's to assess planning applications, … [Read more...]
Rise by setting goals for growth
Hallidays Xeinadin Group would like are inviting Stockport businesses to attend a free event ‘Setting goals for growth’ as part of the accountancy practice's Rise series of seminars. Taking place on Tuesday 7th February, 9:30 am – 12 noon at Hallidays Stockport office, the event is a … [Read more...]
Review launched to tackle late payments for small businesses
The Business Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the launch of a review into tackling late payments for small businesses and encouraged larger organisations to ensure their suppliers are paid promptly. The Payment and Cash Flow review will scrutinise existing payment practices and the measures … [Read more...]
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