The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to hold its base interest rate at 4.5% after agreeing a small 0.25 percentage point fall in February. The decision follows recent rising inflation, which saw the CPI rise to 3% in January, and sparked some speculation that the Bank's … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester leaders pitch for investment at international property conference
Greater Manchester leaders have used their platform at international property conference, MIPIM, to pitch the city-region's growth plans and attract investment. City-region leaders met global investors at the annual MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, to make the case for how investment in new … [Read more...]
Plans progress on building UK’s largest onshore wind farm in Greater Manchester
Renewable energy developer, Cubico, has submitted plans for a meteorological mast to be erected to collect data ahead of seeking planning permission for a 100 MW wind farm, set to be the UK's largest onshore wind farm, to be built at Scout Moor, near Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The temporary … [Read more...]
NK Theatre Arts triumphs on BBC One’s Big Night of Musicals
Stockport youth performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, is celebrating their performance as part of The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals airing on national TV. The performance will air on BBC One on Saturday 23rd March on coverage of the event starting at 6.50pm. The national showcase … [Read more...]
Stockport travel firm secures £50k NPIF II investment
Stockport travel business, Asia Travel Specialists (ATS), has secured £50,000 funding from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Financing from the NPIF II – GC Business Finance & River Capital Smaller Loans will support ATS as it expands its operations and further develops … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS ‘Digital Postnatal Hypertension Pathway’ shortlisted for national award
Innovative new digitally-driven care for those suffering from high blood pressure after giving birth in Stockport has been recognised with a shortlisting for a national award. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s ‘Digital Postnatal Hypertension Pathway’ has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Improving … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange celebrates first anniversary
March 2025 marks one year since the opening of Stockport Interchange, the £140 million state-of-the-art transport hub built as part of the £1 billion regeneration of the town centre. As well as creating a new travel gateway into the town, the Interchange has also delivered new homes and green … [Read more...]
National Living Wage increase to take effect from 1st April
New rates of the National Minimum and National Living wage will come into effect from April 1st 2025, and businesses are reminded to ensure they are prepared for payroll changes. The new minimum rates of pay will see those aged 21 and over paid a National Living Wage of £12.21, a 77p increase on … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport exceeds 2 million passenger milestone in record breaking February
Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in February for the first time thanks to a surge in half-term getaways. More than 800,000 of the month’s passengers travelled during the week-long school holiday alone, with sunnier destinations such as Alicante, Tenerife and Dubai among … [Read more...]
Life Leisure to open padel court at Stockport Exchange
Town centre business district, Stockport Exchange, is to welcome a brand new padel court, bringing one of the world’s fastest growing sports to the heart of the town centre. The new venue will be managed by Life Leisure. The organisation also operates a padel court at its Houldsworth Village … [Read more...]
Chancellor meets regulators to reduce red tape on businesses
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has met with leaders of UK regulators amid plans to cut red tape on businesses. The Chancellor's plans look to ensure the UK's regulatory environment supports economic growth and does not place unnecessary costs or bureaucratic burdens on businesses … [Read more...]
Extension proposed for Stockport Premier Inn
Whitbread have submitted plans to Stockport Council for a proposed 20-bedroom expansion of their Premier Inn hotel on Buxton Road. The hotel is situated 1.5 km from Stockport town centre, on the corner of the A6 Buxton Road and Nangreave Road in Heaviley, close to Stockport Crematorium and … [Read more...]
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