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288 Stockport jobs at risk at gas smart meter manufacturer

Landis+Gyr is set to move production of its gas smart meter overseas, which could see the loss of 288 jobs at its Stockport site on Birdhall Lane, according to an announcement from the GMB union. The GMB Union reported that the company has partially blamed Brexit and the subsequent weakening of the … [Read more...]

Council Tax to increase by 4.99%

Stockport Councillors have agreed to increase council tax by 4.99% to meet the budget set for the financial year 2018/19. The decision comes as Councillors look to plug next year’s budget shortfall of £18m. The increase will help to protecting and reform main line services but remains under the … [Read more...]

Launch event for Stockport Business Awards 2018

The 7th Stockport Business Awards 2018 is to be launched next month open to all Stockport based businesses. Main sponsors and organisers, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, set up the first event in 2012 and will host the launch of the highly prestigious Stockport Business Awards on Thursday … [Read more...]

Turning point for William Turner

Exciting times are ahead for Stockport based school tie and accessories supplier William Turner. The company’s main development is motivated by the lease-end of its factory in Colne, Lancashire. Seizing the opportunity to relocate, William Turner is moving to a brand new factory in March, which is … [Read more...]

Spin for Smart Works

There's just one week to go before businesses take to the saddle and Spin for Smart Works, the charity who support women back into work.  Smart Works Manchester needs your support with this challenge... Help us beat last years team count of 10! We're challenging you to sign up for Spin for Smart … [Read more...]

Pure Innovations launch Local Supported Employment Programme

Pure Innovations has a brand new programme called Local Supported Employment, which helps people with a learning disability, mental health condition or autism into paid work and it it’s already proving a great success. Local businesses are supporting the programme. Chris is working at Notcutts … [Read more...]

The Darwin £10 note is almost extinct!

The Bank of England will withdraw legal tender status of the Darwin £10 note at 23:59 on Thursday 1 March and is encouraging anyone who still has any to use them in the next week. Over 73% of £10 notes in circulation are polymer, but there are still around 211 million paper £10 notes left in … [Read more...]

B2B Market Research Reports Record Growth

Stockport based B2B International has reported record growth for 2017, with revenue rising 28% to £10.9m, and all divisions of the business expanding. B2B International is a global b2b market research company covering Europe, North America and Asia working with 600 of the world’s largest 1,500 … [Read more...]

Regional funding gap persists says British Business Bank

According to research from the British Business Bank, a regional funding gap persists as finance options broaden for Northern businesses.  Research from British Business Bank, the operators of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, has revealed that Northern businesses are increasingly benefiting … [Read more...]

How important is the layout of the workplace ?

Productivity is a prime concern for many a business owner and the layout of the workplace is an important factor in achieving optimum output. Solving the productivity puzzle has become a preoccupation of many a business leader and policy maker. But where does the secret to better productivity lie? … [Read more...]