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Businesses invited to share views on US tariffs

The UK Government has invited businesses to share their views on how the country should respond to new 10% tariffs imposed on imports into the US, announced by President Donald Trump. Companies are being asked to share the average value of their trade with the US, the impact of any potential … [Read more...]

Martyn’s Law anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

Legislation to ensure large scale events are better prepared to respond to terrorism, dubbed 'Martyn's Law' has gained Royal Assent and become law. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is named in tribute to Martyn Hett, originally from Stockport, who was tragically killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena … [Read more...]

Orbit host business support drop-in event at Regent House

Orbit Developments is working in collaboration with GM Business Growth Hub and Stockport Council to ensure businesses in the borough can access free support. Businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors are invited to attend the Business Support Drop-In Sessions on 10th April at Regent House in … [Read more...]

Smart Works holds end of season sale

Women’s employment charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester is to host its end of season fashion sale. The sale event takes place at the charity's Smart Works Centre on St Petersgate, SK1 1DS on Saturday 5th April from 10am to 2pm. Stockport fashionistas will have the chance to shop new and … [Read more...]

New recycling rules come into effect for businesses

New rules have come into force setting out how businesses should sort their waste and recycling as part of wider plans to boost recycling rates. Workplaces with 10 or more employees will now be required to arrange collection of dry recyclable materials – including plastic, metal, glass, and paper … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester businesses urged to offer T Level placements

Employers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to back the next generation of talent and offer T Level placements to students in the city-region. Businesses already offering the placements for the technical post-16 qualifications are participating in a new campaign to encourage more … [Read more...]

Muse progresses plans for Wythenshawe regeneration

Regeneration specialist and Stockport Council's partner on the development of Stockport Exchange, Muse, have begun an engagement processes as part of a £500 million regeneration elsewhere in South Manchester. It was announced last summer that Muse had been selected to partner with Manchester City … [Read more...]

Finalists announced for Made in Stockport Awards 2025

After over 500 nominations were submitted, the finalists have been announced for the Made in Stockport Awards 2025, which celebrate the borough's artisan and creative businesses. The annual awards were launched in 2021 by Stockport's Aqua Design Group to help promote creative businesses in the … [Read more...]

City-region poised to take greater control over finances

Greater Manchester is set to become the first UK city-region, alongside the West Midlands, to be allocated an integrated settlement from Government that will give the city-region greater powers over its finances and local spending. The settlement is part of Greater Manchester's trailblazer … [Read more...]