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Gordon Birtwistle MP, Government Apprenticeship Ambassador, was accompanied by local MP Andrew Stunell on a visit to Werneth School & Harrytown Catholic High School in an ‘apprenticeship road-show’ to explain the value of apprenticeships to young … [Read more...]

IN THIS WEEKS STOCKPORT EXPRESS.. Metro Fitness run by one of the most famous boxing families in Britain has scooped an industry award, Stockport travel firm On The Beach in recruitment drive and update on the South Manchester International Trade Forum. Plus much more... … [Read more...]

Karen Campbell has resigned from her position of Airport City Director after just 10 months in the job and as the Government announced that Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has agreed a joint venture agreement with Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG), Carillion PLC and the Greater … [Read more...]

Global partners have been selected for massive investment in a joint venture to develop Manchester’s Airport City, including China – an enormous boost to UK and Chinese relations as both countries will work together for their mutual benefit. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has … [Read more...]

Stockport employers have now pledged to employ 152 apprentices within 100 days in the scheme run by Stockport Council in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS).
 The target of 100 apprentices was soon reached in early September ahead of target and the campaign will continue … [Read more...]

With darker evenings looming Stockport Council has re-launched a road safety campaign aimed at road users over the age of 55. This autumn’s ‘See Me’ campaign was launched at Asda Supermarket in Hazel Grove on Monday 7th October with road safety officers handing out reflective … [Read more...]

Pick up the latest edition of the Stockport Express at your local newsagent. Stockport celebrated the vibrant business communtiy last week at the Stockprot Business Awards. Find out more in the business section complete with the winners and photos from the night. … [Read more...]

The latest summary of economic data for Greater Manchester (GM), including Stockport, offer signs of encouragement that things are slowly starting to improve, with falling unemployment, increasing vacancy numbers, and higher levels of business activity. This month's Monitor takes a look at the … [Read more...]