Business leaders from across the North, including from Stockport, have joined forces to help Ukrainian refugees in the region access employment and other support. United For Ukraine is a coalition brought together at the request of leaders from across the North, including the Northern Powerhouse … [Read more...]
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British Army to receive extra 100 Stockport-made armoured vehicles
The British Army is to receive an additional 100 Boxer armoured vehicles as UK-German production begins at sites in Stockport, Telford and Germany. Stockport-based fabricators, WFEL, is among the manufacturing partners of programme, which has seen the business deliver a new factory in Heaton … [Read more...]
Global supply chain challenges hit new car and van registrations
New car registrations in March have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, with van registrations also down by more than a quarter year-on-year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). March is traditionally one of the busiest months for new … [Read more...]
Major investment in energy generation announced in bid to reduce reliance on imports
The UK government has announced a new British Energy Security Strategy to reduce reliance on imported energy, and increase investment in renewable and low-emission power. The strategy will see 95% of energy generated in the UK come from low carbon sources by 2030, accelerating new wind, solar, … [Read more...]
GM Mayor issues statement on Manchester Airport disruption
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a statement on ongoing disruption at Manchester Airport, following a meeting with its leadership on 6th April. The airport has been plagued with long delays for passengers as the airport has struggled to recruit baggage handlers and security … [Read more...]
Big Four accountancy firm to create 1,200 new jobs in Greater Manchester
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has announced it will more than double its headcount in Greater Manchester, creating over 1,200 new jobs in the city centre. EY is set to bring the number of colleagues based at its Manchester office from 800 to 2,000, expanding its UK consulting business through … [Read more...]
Care scheme granted at Woodford Garden Village
A care and housing facility for older people has been given planning approval as part of the Woodford Garden Village development on the former Woodford Aerodrome site. Anchor, a not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has been granted approval for 107 homes on the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport boss steps down
Karen Smart, MD of Manchester Airport, has stood down from her role after two years amid ongoing staffing challenges at the airport. A Manchester Airports Group (MAG) statement said that Smart, who had previously held positions at MAG's East Midlands and London Stansted airports, was seeking new … [Read more...]
Hallidays share April financial news including latest economic forecasts
Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays share their round-up of the financial stories this April, including the latest economic forecasts in the wake of interest rate rises and Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement. Chancellor cuts fuel duty in Spring StatementChancellor Rishi Sunak announced a 5p per … [Read more...]
29km of Stockport gas pipes set for upgrade by 2023
Gas network operator, Cadent, has revealed that over 29 km of gas pipes in Stockport are receive an upgrade between April 2022 and March 2023. Cadent has planned £70 million of upgrades for the gas distribution network in the North-west, which will see some of the country's oldest energy … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to move forward with Bee Network vision following funding award
Greater Manchester will push forward with plans for its Bee Network London-style integrated transport system, following the award of over £1 billion funding announced for the city-region yesterday. Greater Manchester will top up the £1.07 billion CRSTS funding allocation with £170 million in … [Read more...]
NPIF investment has created over 6000 jobs since fund’s launch
Since its launch in 2017, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has supported the creation of over 6000 new, high-quality jobs, according to independent research by SQW. Backed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by the British Business Bank, the fund has aimed … [Read more...]
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