A long-standing charity supporting unpaid carers is marking its 40th anniversary with the announcement of a change of name from Signpost Stockport for Carers to Signpost for Carers The change in name reflects how caring roles and support needs have evolved over time. Increasingly, Signpost is … [Read more...]
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Life Leisure exercise referral scheme helps Stockport resident put Type 2 Diabetes into remission
A Life Leisure member from Stockport is celebrating a life-changing health transformation after putting her Type 2 diabetes into remission through regular exercise and improved nutrition. Over the past year, Elizabeth Slater (pictured left) has transformed her wellbeing by committing to regular … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Multi Factor Authentication in businesses is no longer optional
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how passwords alone are no longer enough to protect business systems, and how multi factor authentication can help protect data from cyber attacks. For many years, passwords were considered enough to protect business systems. That is no longer the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hosts inaugural National Innovation Skills Competition
The National Innovation Skills Competition, endorsed by WorldSkills UK, brought together apprentices, educators and industry leaders from across the UK, for a dynamic day celebrating the power of problem solving, collaboration and future-ready skills. Hosted at The Lowry in Salford Quays, the … [Read more...]
Additional funding secured for SME manufacturers’ support programme
The Made Smarter programme to support SME manufacturers with adopting new technology has secured £2.5 million in government funding to continue its work from April. The investment will unlock a new wave of support for SME manufacturers, giving them access to expert technology advice, leadership … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society strengthens Intermediary Mortgage Team
Vernon Building Society has appointed Damien Sabbaghe (pictured) as Intermediary Business Development Manager, strengthening its intermediary mortgage proposition for brokers across England and Wales. Damien joins the Stockport-based mutual as the new 'in-the-field' BDM with a remit to grow its … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks trio of airline milestones
Three airlines with long-standing services from Manchester Airport are celebrating major milestones as the hub kicks off its summer season. On 31st March, Singapore Airlines marked 40 years of direct connections between Manchester and the south-east Asian city-state. The carrier is the longest … [Read more...]
Increased minimum wage rates take effect
Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage have come into force from 1st April 2026. The new rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission in Autumn 2025, which were accepted in full by Government in November's Budget. New rates, payable from … [Read more...]
Charity partner and venue confirmed for 2026 Stockport Business Awards
The Stockport business community came together last week for the official 2026 Stockport Business Awards launch evening, at Stockroom, which revealed this year's Charity Partner and a new venue for the ceremony 8th October. Hosted by Stockport Business Awards founders and organisers, CN Chartered … [Read more...]
The Vernon seeks Trustee for Charitable Foundation
Stockport's Vernon Building Society is seeking a new voluntary Trustee to join its Vernon Charitable Foundation. The Vernon Charitable Foundation was established to continue the Stockport mutual's long history of giving back, and enables the organisation to support more causes and groups in … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Chamber appoints new Chair
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has appointed Wayne Jones OBE as its new Chair, with immediate effect following a Board meeting at the end of March. Not a new face to the Chamber, Wayne has previously served as a Past President, and as a Board member for nearly a decade. He brings … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering team earns further recognition with national shortlistings
The catering team within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has earned further recognition after having been shortlisted for two more national awards. The team, including chefs and catering assistants, provides quality food for both Stepping Hill Hospital’s inpatients on the wards, and for staff, … [Read more...]
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