Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match are hosting a week long virtual careers fair to showcase the borough's employment and education options from 16+. 16+ Careers Week is a 5-day event held online to help young people to consider their options for the future, learn about different career, … [Read more...]
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Less than 2 weeks remain to share views on new plan for GM Clean Air Zone
There are less than two weeks left for businesses across Greater Manchester to share their views on revised plans for a non-charging Clean Air Zone. The city-region is particularly looking to hear from owners of HGVs, coaches and other larger vehicles that are likely to be more affected by … [Read more...]
Gorvins LLP celebrates Legal 500 listings
Stockport-based Gorvins LLP solicitors has retained top tier rankings for three of its practice areas in this year's Legal 500 guide, with 14 practice areas also recommended. The retained Tier 1 area rankings are for the Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial and Commercial Litigation … [Read more...]
LSH Auto shortlisted for four national awards
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has been shortlisted in four different categories across two of the UK’s most prestigious motor trade awards. The company has made the final selection in the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2022, for the Diversity, Equality and … [Read more...]
Employee-owned wholesaler achieves record-breaking week of sales
Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, achieved sales of £14.6 million during the week ending 18th September, a record-breaking performance for the firm. The employee-owned business ran a ‘September Savers Trade Week’ across its depots nationwide as part of an expansion of trading events for customers. … [Read more...]
Bank of England intervenes in steadying financial markets
The Bank of England has announced it will intervene in steadying financial markets in a bid to ensure continued access to credit for businesses and households. Following the decline of the pound in recent days, UK government bonds have undergone significant repricing, which in the long term could … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester business survey shows economic downturn
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's (GMCC) latest Quarterly Economic Survey has shown a recent downturn in the economic outlook of the city-region's businesses. The Greater Manchester Index, a composite indicator made of key QES measures, declined by 18 points from the previous quarter … [Read more...]
Edgeley Park launches monthly Wine Down Wednesdays competition
Edgeley Park has announced a new monthly competition to give local businesses the chance to win an evening at the venue's Pareto Lounge. Entering the Wine Down Wednesdays competition will put businesses into a prize draw to win an evening of drinks in the Pareto Lounge for you and your … [Read more...]
Life Leisure staff and members join forces for National Fitness Day
More than a hundred staff and members at Life Leisure took a break from their daily routines to join a mass flash mob-style exercise regime. The event – which saw staff and members stop their work or training to perform a choreographed exercise ‘Bring Sally Up’ and completing 3,900 squats between … [Read more...]
Flight Academy to return the Runway Visitor Park over October half term
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) has announced that its Flight Academy programme for 4-12-year-olds will be back for five days this October half term (24 – 28 October). Bookings are now being taken for 10 sessions spread across half term, split into two age groups – one for children … [Read more...]
One Stockport Local Fund to fund warm spaces this winter
Stockport Council is offering small grants of up to £1,000 through round seven of the One Stockport Local Fund to help local organisations provide warm spaces, activities and events this winter. The rising cost of living is at the forefront of many people’s minds at the moment, and the council … [Read more...]
Bank of England restates commitment to increase interest rates further to combat inflation
The Bank of England has issued a statement setting out its commitment to its role in restoring inflation to 2% through further interest rate rises. The statement follows the announcement of the incoming Chancellor's Growth Plan for the UK economy, which has seen the value of the pound drop … [Read more...]
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