A market study, led by customer experience specialists insight6, in partnership with Moneypenny, has revealed poor enquiry handling can cost a professional services firm more than £1 million every year. Research set out to measure, analyse and benchmark how professional services firms handle new … [Read more...]
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Starkey bids farewell to two long-serving colleagues
Stockport-based hearing technology manufacturer, Starkey, has waved farewell to two long-serving colleagues, Russell and Tony, who have collectively worked for the business for nearly 75 years. Russell – 47 Years of Dedication Retiring from Starkey after an astonishing 47 years, is Russell, … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints Chief Financial Officer
John Lewis Partnership, the retail group that operates John Lewis Cheadle and Waitrose supermarket in Stockport, has announced the appointment of Andy Mounsey (pictured) as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Andy will take up the role with immediate effect, having held the CFO position on an … [Read more...]
Roadshows encourage SMEs to start exporting
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has commenced a series of roadshows to encourage more SMEs to start exporting goods and services to markets overseas. The ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ roadshows launched in Blyth in the North-east of England on 24th April, with a series of events … [Read more...]
Government invited to back Northern Arc investment plans
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called on government to back local leaders' plans for a new Northern Arc of investment in cities in the North. Mr Burnham will meet with Treasury ministers on 29th April to set out the Northern Arc vision to rebalance historic underinvestment in the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester FE colleges secure £2.5 million to continue business innovation programme
Nine Greater Manchester Colleges, including Trafford and Stockport College Group, have been awarded £2.5 million in additional funding following the success of their Innovation Programme pilot. The additional funding from Innovate UK’s Further Education Innovation Fund enables the Greater … [Read more...]
Over 2.1 million bus journeys made using Tap & Go in first month
Since launching on 24th March, more than 2.1 million bus journeys have been made using Tap & Go contactless payments on the Bee Network, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed. More than 450,000 individual customers have used Tap & Go on buses in its first month since … [Read more...]
Mayoral visit for Stepping Hill digital pathology lab
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has visited Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital to witness the transformative impact of digital pathology on patient care and medical diagnostics. During the visit, the mayor met with leading pathologists and healthcare professionals, who demonstrated … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Protect your business from email attacks
Dave Taylor, MD of Stockport-based Amshire IT, explains the cybersecurity solutions that can protect a business from email attacks. Over £3 billion was lost to Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks in 2024 alone, with tactics like vendor invoice scams, CEO fraud, and data theft increasingly … [Read more...]
Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Cityheart’s Stopford Park
Mansell Building Solutions has been appointed by Oak Construction Projects Ltd to support in the delivery of 62 apartments for Cityheart, as part of the first phase of its Stopford Park development in Stockport. Mansell will deliver full-frame, finishes and fire-stopping solutions reinforcing its … [Read more...]
TfGM begins procurement of new £1.6 billion Metrolink contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has begun procurement for the next operating and maintenance contract for the city-region's Metrolink tram network. Metrolink is the UK's largest light-rail network and trams serve 99 stops across eight lines totalling 103 km of track, with work underway to … [Read more...]
Mastercall nurse named ‘Urgent Care Hero’ at industry awards
The recent UHUK Best Practice Awards Showcase on 3rd April 2025 have recognised a nurse working for Stockport healthcare provider Mastercall with an Urgent Care Hero award. Sheilagh Armstrong, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Mastercall, based at The Wellspring, was honoured with the award for her … [Read more...]
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