Investment deals in growth sectors worth billions of pounds are expected to be announced by businesses and government ministers as the UK hosts its first International Investment Summit. Taking place today (14th October), the event will see CEOs and investors from around the world meet with … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport surpasses 30 million passenger milestone in record 12 months
Manchester Airport has surpassed a major milestone by recording more than 30 million passengers travelling through its terminals in the last 12 months. Reaching the milestone puts the airport on par with major international hubs as part of the so-called 30 Million Club, alongside La Guardia, in … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates sponsorship of landmark exhibition
North West law firm, SAS Daniels, has marked the launch of a major exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery with a highly successful private event. The firm, which is the main sponsor of Northern artist Helen Clapcott’s exhibition, ‘A Portrait of Stockport’, recently hosted a … [Read more...]
£500,000 innovation funding awarded to Stockport electricity network operator
Stockport-based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £500,000 in innovation funding to support a project to reduce the impact of air conditioning use on electricity demand. The 'CoolDown' project has received the funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund, an Ofgem … [Read more...]
UK economy returned to modest growth in August
Monthly GDP estimates from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed the UK economy grew 0.2% in August 2024. The ONS estimates follow 0% growth in economy in the previous month, and mean the overall economy grew 0.2% across the three months from June to August. Services output grew … [Read more...]
Gorvins Solicitors’ expands Employment Team
Stockport's Gorvins LLP has appointed two highly-qualified and experienced lawyers to the positions of Head of Department and Partner within its Employment team: Tracey Guest (pictured, right) and Sarah Calderwood (left) join the town centre firm of a solicitors from another South Manchester … [Read more...]
Stockport Council marks 12 months of One Stockport Family Hubs
Stockport Council is highlighting the support delivered 12 months since launching One Stockport Family Hubs across the borough. There are now seven Family Hubs networks launched across Stockport, three Family Hubs buildings, and 24 Family Hubs bridge sites, including in the borough's libraries, … [Read more...]
Government unveils Bill to reform employment rights
The Government has unveiled a new Employment Rights Bill, which will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms that aim to balance both ensuring secure working conditions and flexibility for both businesses and workers. Among the reforms set out in the bill are plans to end exploitative … [Read more...]
Village Square, Bramhall, sold to new owners
The Village Square shopping precinct in Bramhall has been sold by Wain Estates to new owners, Sheet Anchor Commercial Property for an undisclosed sum. The retail-led development was put up for sale by Wain Estates earlier this year, priced at £8.8 million. Despite being fully occupied following … [Read more...]
Stockport business LED celebrates 40th anniversary with record-breaking turnover and new offering to support Manchester’s social housing plans
Stockport-based electrical wholesaler, LED (Lancashire Electrical Distributors Ltd), is marking 40 years of business with ambitious plans to strengthen its sustainable and social housing expertise and diversify the product range. This next phase for LED is being spearheaded by new leadership, who … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport staff support local schools with outdoor learning projects
60 colleagues from Manchester Airport have donated around 320 hours of the their to support projects to create sensory gardens at two schools local to the hub. Airport staff were also joined by teams from third-party partners, including Manchester City Council and MACE, the contractor leading on … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to take part in Greater Manchester’s second Good Employment Week
Stockport businesses are invited to take part in Greater Manchester's Good Employment Week as it returns for its second year. Taking place between 7th and 11th October, the event is the UK's first such week dedicated to promoting good workplaces and employment practices, and has been organised by … [Read more...]
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