Businesses to be given option to waive requirements for GCSE Maths and English for new apprentices aged 19 and over as part of reforms to boost uptake for apprenticeships in key areas such as healthcare and construction. Changes, alongside reducing the minimum duration of an apprenticeship to … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester awarded £20.8 million to fund new active travel routes
Greater Manchester is to receive £20.8 million to fund new walking, wheeling and cycling routes as part of an almost £300 million investment by Government in active travel across England. Greater Manchester's funding from Active Travel England is yet to be allocated locally yet but will focus on … [Read more...]
Stockport intergenerational community appoints Mansell to construction team
Mansell Building Solutions has been appointed as part of the delivery team for the forthcoming Academy of Living Well, a purpose-built 82-bed care facility within a new intergenerational community being built on the former St Thomas Hospital site in Stockport town centre. Appointed by main … [Read more...]
Workshop to help Stockport SMEs navigate public sector procurement
Ahead of legislative changes to public sector procurement, Stockport businesses are being invited to a fully funded workshop to help them bid for work with public bodies. The workshop, organised by GM Business Growth Hub, in collaboration with STAR Procurement, the shared procurement service used … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 Quick steps to set up an Apprenticeship scheme
As Stockport marks National Apprenticeships Week from 10th to 16th February, people planning consultant, Caroline Patten from Grassroots Recruitment, explains the steps businesses should take to hire apprentices. It's National Apprenticeships Week and 'How do we hire apprentices?' is still one of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester takes first steps towards carbon neutral public transport system
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to strike a long-term deal which will see Metrolink trams powered by 100% renewable energy as the city-region takes steps to having the UK's first carbon neutral transport system. A week on from the Government approving an investment-led plan for … [Read more...]
Sharp MFPs receive security validation from Keypoint Intelligence
Sharp multi-function printers (MFPs) based on its latest Controller Platform have passed the Security Validation Testing for Device Penetration conducted by Keypoint Intelligence and testing partner Agile Cybersecurity Solutions (ACS) for Digital MFP Device Penetration. As modern workplaces … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships investment hits £3 million at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has revealed it has invested £3 million in its apprenticeship programme since 2017, as the hub marks National Apprenticeship Week (10-16th February). More than 440 apprentices have joined the airport since it adopted its current scheme in 2017 and more than 100 apprentices are … [Read more...]
Contractor appointed for Bramall Hall restoration
Stockport Council has announced the appointment of specialist heritage contractor, Restoration Projects, to deliver essential work to preserve Bramall Hall. Work to futureproof Stockport's only Grade I listed building is being supported by a £1.6 million funding boost from Arts Council England’s … [Read more...]
GCBF and River Capital drive North West growth with £1.4 million NPIF II investment
GC Business Finance (GCBF) and River Capital have provided £1.4 million worth of funding to 23 businesses in the North West since the second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF II) launched in March 2024. The two organisations manage as a consortium NPIF II - GC Business Finance & River … [Read more...]
Stockport’s night time economy retains Purple Flag accreditation
Stockport has once again retained its Purple Flag accreditation, recognising the town centre's dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. The Purple Flag scheme aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This … [Read more...]
Together successfully prices first RMBS of 2025
Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has announced it has the successful pricing of its £276.8 million 2nd charge only residential mortgage backed securitisation (RMBS), TABS13. TABS13 is supported by a portfolio of 2nd charge owner occupied and buy-to-let loans secured … [Read more...]
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