Struggling rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has been given a ‘public target’ to improve its poor performance, Transport for the North has announced. Targets were agreed by Northern leaders in January after TPE returned the worst performance figures in the country, with fewer than half of … [Read more...]
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2020 budget offers chance to invest in UK regions
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which represents 190,000 UK businesses, has called on Chancellor Sajid Javid to use the 2020 Budget on March 11th to support the UK’s regions. The CBI outlined that as the start of 2020 has seen a surge in business confidence, Sajid Javid should use … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: From cybersecurity skills to Brexit – what are this month’s hot topics in FinTech recruitment?
One of the most talked about sectors in the UK, Richard Brown of Stockport-based Sales and IT recruitment consultancy, Grassroots Recruitment, shares his observations of current climate and hot topics in the FinTech industry. My last post on the latest trends in RegTech has sparked a lot of … [Read more...]
HS2 decision: Manchester Airport Group responds
Following the government’s decision that construction of the HS2 high-speed rail link will go ahead, Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has issued a response. MAG supported the move to progress with the project, and urged the government to act quickly to deliver both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail … [Read more...]
Cycling team welcomed to Orbit Developments office
Commercial property company Orbit Developments have welcomed professional cycling team, Team INEOS into one of their buildings in Wilmslow. Team INEOS, formerly Team Sky, launched in 2010 and within three years, saw Bradley Wiggins become the first British winner of the Tour de France. The team … [Read more...]
Scottish Budget and Brexit transition, plus latest news from Hallidays
Stockport based Hallidays' latest financial news and business tips includes tax changes in the Scottish Budget, guidance for the Brexit transition period and some of the more unusual excuses that have been given to HMRC to justify expenses claims. Scottish BudgetMinister for Public Finance and … [Read more...]
Stockport lender refinances Bramhall flats in 8 working days
Stockport lender Together has provided a £2 million short-term loan in just eight working days to refinance a luxury apartment scheme. RB Properties used the bridging loan to pay off the company which had initially funded the development of nine modern flats in Bramhall worth £4.2 million. The … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester calls for local powers on standards for new homes to meet climate change targets
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has called on government to allow the city-region to set its own guidelines on energy efficiency for new homes, and not have ambitions restricted by national regulations. The appeal comes following the proposals laid out by the Ministry of Housing, … [Read more...]
Urban Tree Challenge grants funding to Stockport Homes
Stockport Homes has secured funding for a tree planting scheme alongside other Greater Manchester housing providers as part of the government’s Urban Tree Challenge initiative. Stockport Homes plans to plant 155 trees at 11 locations around their communities in the next 8 weeks as part of City of … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Award for determined grandmother
As previously reported, grandmother of 12 Debbie Southwell was ‘Overall Apprentice of the Year’ at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020, and the education group has revealed some of the struggles she overcame to complete her course. While completing Level 3 Adult Care Worker … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why Customer Journey Mapping is vital for improving CX
Customer Journey Mapping, identifying every customer touchpoint and examining how they feel at each point in the process is a key tool in improving the experience customers have of your business. CX specialists Insight6 share six reasons why customer journey mapping is vital for improving the … [Read more...]
Demand for permanent staff rises in North as uncertainty eases, says latest Report on Jobs
In the latest of KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s Report on Jobs, January saw the quickest rise in permanent appointments since May last year in the North of England. The report, published monthly, is the result of a survey of recruitment consultancies across the regions … [Read more...]
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