The UK's Rail Minister has announced a £7.6 million competition to secure funding for innovations that will improve train travel. Rail Minister Wendy Morton has officially launched the First of a Kind competition, promising successful bids a share of £7.6 million government funding to bring … [Read more...]
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Global supply chain challenges hit new car and van registrations
New car registrations in March have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, with van registrations also down by more than a quarter year-on-year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). March is traditionally one of the busiest months for new … [Read more...]
Big Four accountancy firm to create 1,200 new jobs in Greater Manchester
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has announced it will more than double its headcount in Greater Manchester, creating over 1,200 new jobs in the city centre. EY is set to bring the number of colleagues based at its Manchester office from 800 to 2,000, expanding its UK consulting business through … [Read more...]
New Energy Innovation Agency launches to drive progress towards net zero
The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
Government report finds a third of firms suffering cyber attacks are hit every week
Businesses and charities are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity practices after a report by the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has found that 31% of business experience cyber breaches or attacks at least once a week. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Plan to benefit from new mapping tool
Stockport's Local Plan, currently under development, is to be brought to life with a new mapping tool when it is published for consultation later this year. Stockport Council has received a £90,000 grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' (DLUHC) PropTech Engagement … [Read more...]
CDL highly commended at UK Customer Service Excellence Awards
Stockport insurtech, CDL, has been highly commended for its Hummingbird Syndicate solution in the Fight Against Fraud category at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards 2022. Organised by Modern Insurance Magazine, the awards celebrate customer service success in the insurance and broker … [Read more...]
New laws on mobile phone use while driving come into effect
New stricter laws regarding the use of a mobile phone when driving have come into effect from today, 25th March, with penalties of up to £1,000, six points or a full driving ban now in force. The government has also launched an £800,000 advertising campaign via its THINK! team to make drivers … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer stars in campaign to get more firms investing in new tech and skills
Stockport manufacturer, Arden Dies, is among the stars of a new advertising campaign for the Made Smarter initiative, which supports the North-west's manufacturing sector to adopt new technologies and upskill staff. ‘For The Makers’ has been launched by the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to … [Read more...]
Stockport announces new Radical Digital Strategy
Stockport Council has announced a new digital strategy that sets out its ambitions for embracing and leveraging new technologies for benefit of residents and businesses in the borough. Named 'Radically Digital Stockport', the strategy sets out the borough's digital ambitions across three broad … [Read more...]
Community Computers shares impact of Stockport IT recycling scheme
Stockport's DigiKnow alliance has revealed the environmental and social impact of its Community Computers IT recycling programme. The initiative is run by Stockport charity Renewal North West, which became part of the DigiKnow network to help address digital exclusion in the borough. Over the … [Read more...]
InsurTech award win for Stockport technology firm
Stockport technology firm, CDL, has won the InsurTech Award for Networks at the National Insurance Awards 2022. Organised by Insurance Today, and supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the awards celebrate the best in insurance provision and management in the UK. The winners … [Read more...]
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