Following the completion of the store in Manchester Airport's new Terminal 2, the walkthrough World Duty Free store was officially opened by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Dufry. In attendance for the opening event for the 1,980 m2 store in 19th January were Julian Diaz, CEO Dufry, and Fred … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester textiles businesses benefit from Made Smarter technology adoption scheme
Made Smarter, the manufacturing sector technology adoption programme, is encouraging more of the region's textiles businesses to digitalise, and is highlighting the firms in the sector already benefiting from support. The programme support SME manufacturers with expert technology advice, digital … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Dual monitors are better than one
Amshire IT MD, Dave Taylor, explains the productivity benefits that make dual monitors one of the best upgrades you can make your office computers. What are your thoughts on upgrading office computers? Maybe you’d prioritize getting bigger hard drives, more memory, or faster processors? Now, … [Read more...]
Gresham House confirms £12 million investment in Stockport Interchange apartment scheme
Gresham House has confirmed its commitment to provide £12 million, alongside several public sector bodies, to develop a £40 million 196-apartment Built-to-Rent (BtR) scheme as part of the Stockport Interchange redevelopment. The project is part of a public-private partnership that will see … [Read more...]
Digital Careers Upskill Programme launches free training courses
SMEs in Stockport are being to encouraged to improve the digital skills of their workforce with free training courses from the Digital Careers Upskill Programme. The programme, part of the GMCA Skills for Growth programme and funded by the European Social Fund, aims to offer local people with new … [Read more...]
Virtual hearings jeopardise authority of legal system, warns local family lawyer
The shift to remote hearings in family courts could undermine the authority of the UK legal system, warns Claire Porter, a family lawyer from Stockport firm, SAS Daniels. Although legal practitioners felt fairness and justice had been achieved most or all of the time, 83% of clients had concerns … [Read more...]
State of the North report highlights continued North-South divide despite levelling-up pledges
Think-tank IPPR has published its annual State of the North report which has revealed the North-South divide in prosperity has continued to widen, despite 'levelling-up' pledges by government. The report, published on the IPPR website, has highlighted in particular the disparity between regions … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses to come together and accelerate action on climate change
On Tuesday 15th February, Stockport businesses wanting to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will come together at the first meeting of the Climate Action Business Forum, which was announced at the CAN summit. Attendees will hear from Man Energy Solutions Ltd about carbon action as a … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on proposed Greater Manchester police precept increase
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed increase the police precept for 2022/23 to fund continued improvements to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The precept is the police element of council tax, and the consultation proposes a £10 increase … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Free antivirus software could cost your business more than you imagine
Dave Taylor, MD of Amshire IT, warns how free antivirus software could end up costing your business more in the long term. I hate to break it to you, my friend…Not everything in life that’s free will save you money in the end. I’ll even go on and say that it could actually cost you much, much … [Read more...]
Contract awarded for construction of Stockport Interchange
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded construction firm Willmott Dixon the contract to deliver a multi-million pound transport interchange and rooftop park in Stockport town centre. The scheme, on the site of the former bus station which has now been demolished, is part of a major … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken explains the week’s economic news
Handelsbanken have summarised the latest economic news after a busy week of data for financial markets to digest. Omicron variant peaked?There are signs that the spread of the Omicron variant may have peaked in the UK (particularly in London), and the UK economy is beginning to show signs of … [Read more...]
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