Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Jamie Ferguson to a newly created Head of Marketing role within the firm. Jamie (pictured) will lead the employee-owned retail group's marketing departments and oversee all aspects of the Parfetts brand, as well as supporting the Go … [Read more...]
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Cheadle fitness studios shortlisted for start-up award
Cheadle-based fitness start-up, Winners Strength & Wellbeing Studios, have been shortlisted in an awards programme for new businesses. The StartUp Awards National Series has been launched to recognise the booming start-up scene in the UK, which has only accelerated since the pandemic began, … [Read more...]
Hazel Grove named one of the top hubs for UK microbusinesses
Hazel Grove has been named in the top five UK Parliamentary constituencies outside London for microbusinesses in research from website hosting service, GoDaddy. The area, which includes Bredbury, Marple, Bramhall and High Lane as well as the Hazel Grove area of Stockport that lends the wider … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 235,000 sq ft warehouse space at Manchester Airport World Freight Terminal
Investors, Columbia Threadneedle, have submitted plans to develop new logistics warehouse units at the World Freight Terminal at Manchester Airport, totalling 235,000 sq ft. These applications follow the approval of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments' first planning application in January … [Read more...]
National Minimum and Living Wage rates go up from today
Around 2.5 million people in the UK will receive a pay rise from today (1st April) in line with increased National Minimum and Living Wage rates. Apprenticeship pay rates will also rise. The uplift in wages will see the National Living Wage (for workers aged 23 and above) rise to £9.50 per hour, … [Read more...]
GMCA chief warns city-region’s net-zero target will be difficult to achieve
In an interview with Local Government Chronicle, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Chief Executive, Eamonn Boylan, has warned of the challenge of meeting the city-region's net-zero target. Greater Manchester set an ambitious target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2038 when it … [Read more...]
Final £35 million of Culture Recovery Fund supports over 300 organisations nationwide
The government has released the final £35 million of financial support from its Culture Recovery Fund to support arts, heritage and cultural organisations rebuild following Covid-19 restrictions. The final phase of grants brings the total amount of pandemic support for the cultural sector to … [Read more...]
New Energy Innovation Agency launches to drive progress towards net zero
The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Modernise and transform with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
Stockport IT support experts, Amshire, explain how Microsoft Azure Stack HCI can help you modernise and transform your business's technological infrastructure. Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is an all-in-one validated HCI system that … [Read more...]
Government report finds a third of firms suffering cyber attacks are hit every week
Businesses and charities are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity practices after a report by the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has found that 31% of business experience cyber breaches or attacks at least once a week. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin agree new partnership on climate action
The largest city-regions in the North-west and the largest cities on the island of Ireland have agreed a new partnership on climate action and net zero innovation following a three-day mission by the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester mayors. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport among beneficiaries of £28.5 billion Australian investment in UK
Manchester Airport is to benefit from investment as Australian firms announce a £28.5 billion total investment into UK businesses. IFM Investors, which owns a 35.5% stake in Manchester Airports Group has committed to a £3 billion investment over the next five years, which will help maintain the … [Read more...]
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