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2 Stockport Exchange gets Green Light for Six-storey offices

Stockport Council has granted planning approval for the next phase of development at 2 Stockport Exchange.   Muse Developments is delivering the £145 million award-winning, mixed-use regeneration scheme in partnership with Stockport Council. The scheme will ultimately deliver up to 375,000 sq ft … [Read more...]

The impact of Carillion on small suppliers

It’s a sad fact that the biggest losers of the Carillion collapse are the myriad of small suppliers, especially in the construction sector, who relied on the giant for a significant amount of their business. They were left with unpaid invoices and, unlike the equally unfortunate pensioners of the … [Read more...]

Food Inflation hit 4% as healthy options proved most expensive

This weekend, the Saturday Economist John Ashcroft, reported that food inflation hit 4% in January but it was the healthiest foods that proved to be more expensive up 9% with chocolate up less than 2% - "the delicious irony of the healthy diet with inflation above target." Fresh fruit cost 7% more … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group chooses Reuben’s Retreat charity for 2018

Stockport Homes Group is delighted to announce that its new Charity of the Year for 2018 is Reuben’s Retreat. Set up in 2012 by Nicola and Mike Graham following the tragic death of their 23 month old son, Reuben’s Retreat supports and offers counselling to families of children with life-threatening … [Read more...]

Partnership blossoms for Stockport creative agencies

Two Stockport Creative Agencies and fellow Marketing Stockport members, Inness Design and Fernandes Creative, have announced a combining of their design skills and specialist Wordpress development expertise. This strategic partnership brings together two Stockport Creative agencies and some … [Read more...]

Top UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft Talks Growth

World trade is expected to grow by over 5% with world economy set to grow by almost 4% this year, predicts UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft. Strong growth in the USA, China, and Japan is supported by the recovery in Europe. In the UK, we expect GDP growth to average around 1.8% this year … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society in Stockport Appoints New Chief Exec

Steve Fletcher has taken over as chief executive of Stockport’s Vernon Building Society. He succeeds Mike Hanson, who has retired having been CEO of the specialist mortgage lender since 1996. Steve was previously Head of Customer Banking Networks at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank and has worked … [Read more...]

Who Let the Dogs Out for Chinese New Year ?

Manchester Airport let the dogs out as it surprised passengers arriving from Beijing as they waited for their baggage as part of its Chinese New Year celebrations. Passengers travelling on the direct flight from Beijing got a treat when their baggage came around on the carousel – with a cuddly toy … [Read more...]

RBS funding facilitates acquisition Telecom business

RBS funding has enabled a Greater Manchester communications specialist to complete the acquisition of Manchester based Digital Telecom Airtime. The acquisition enables Telesis to strengthen their existing business. Turnover has increased to over £9million and their members of staff to … [Read more...]

Together presents cheque to Manchester Mind

Cheadle-based financial services group Together has presented Manchester Mind with a cheque for over £5.5k following its recent fundraising campaign to support the local charity. The funds were raised with a series of events including two golf days, colleague dress down days and a sponsored run, … [Read more...]