January’s Manchester Monitor summarises results from the latest release of the Greater Manchester Forecasting Model (GMFM) and provides analysis for some of the data. Reports in this issue: Decline in unemployment continues; Increase in business start-ups; Service sector … [Read more...]
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MANDARIN FOR IT, ‘R KID! CHINESE LESSONS TO HELP LOCALS INTO JOBS
Manchester Airport is to offer Chinse culture and language training, delivered by tutors from Stockport College at the Airport Academy, to help local unemployed into jobs. Unemployed people in Greater Manchester are being invited to sign-up for a new training course to learn basic phrases in … [Read more...]
BUSIEST EVER DECEMBER PUTS MANCHESTER AIRPORT ON PATH TO BREAK PASSENGER RECORDS
Manchester Airport's busiest ever December puts it on a path to break passenger records as 1.44 million passengers travelled through in December, a 6.15% increase in full year growth compared to 2013. Enjoying the busiest December in its 76 year history, passenger numbers travelling through the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BOASTS 10,000 APPRENTICES IN 4 YEARS
2 million apprenticeships have been created across the country since 2010 and over 10,000 of them have been created in Stockport alone which is "fantastic news for our young people and a huge achievement". Commenting Lisa Smart, Prospective MP for Hazel Grove, said … [Read more...]
EMIRATES LAUNCH 2ND DAILY AIRBUS A380 BETWEEN DUBAI AND MANCHESTER
Emirates airline has announced that as of 1st February 2015, it in introducing a second service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport. Currently operated by a Boeing 777, it will be replaced with an Airbus A380. The introduction of the second daily A380 means that half of … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express Business page, Robinsons Brewery unveil a new look for the family brewery and Marketing Stockport Puts Plans in Place for 2015 … [Read more...]
ECONOMIC PLAN FOR NORTH WEST SET OUT BY PRIME MINISTER AND CHANCELLOR
More jobs, better transport connections, science investment and a better quality of life are at the heart of the long term economic plan for the north-west as announced by The Prime Minister and Chancellor yesterday, (8 January 2015). They set out their six-point long-term economic plan for the … [Read more...]
EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES FOR 2105 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This year will play host to the UK general election, and over the next few months we should all brace ourselves for an avalanche of news, argument and raised voices over the issue of employment law, as the main parties jockey for position, trying to win the affections of the UK electorate and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT URGED TO HAVE A HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
Stockport Council is encouraging residents and their families to get healthy in the New Year! Evidence shows that you are more likely to succeed if you make one simple change at a time. Getting involved in one of the following national campaigns, could help make positive changes towards a healthy … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER EXPECTED TO GAIN 110,000 JOBS OVER NEXT 10 YEARS
Greater Manchester can expect to gain 110,000 new jobs over next decade according to a report out today published by New Economy Manchester Estimates of how Greater Manchester’s jobs market will develop over the next ten years have received an upward revision by academic professionals … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE CEO AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS
Ian Clinton, Principal and CEO, at Stockport College has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for his services to further education. Ian, who has been leading the Stockport College since February 2014, is a lifelong education professional, having worked in the FE … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS UNVEIL THEIR 2015 SEASONAL LINE UP
Following on from a fantastic 2014, in which, on average, a pint of Robinsons’ seasonal ale was enjoyed every minute, the Stockport based brewer has announced five specially created ales which are available for a limited time. Available throughout January and February, Voodoo Dawn, a … [Read more...]
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