UK STATISTICS There have been about 8.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and over 139,000 people have died, government figures show. Around 86% of people in the UK aged 12 and over have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine and around 79% have had their second. Total UK … [Read more...]
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North-west labour rates rise for third consecutive month
Rates of pay for skilled self-employed workers in the construction industry have risen for the third consecutive month in the North-west, with labour rates up 3.3% in September alone. Average weekly earnings for tradespeople has risen to £887 in the North-west, with rates in London (also up for … [Read more...]
Major investment programme progresses North-west hydrogen network
A subsidiary of global chemical firm, Ineos, has announced investment plans to increase production of hydrogen from its Runcorn plant. Inovyn, which has produced hydrogen by electrolysis at its site in Runcorn for over 100 years, is set to ramp up production as part of plans for a low-carbon … [Read more...]
Cheadle station plans move forward as consultation opens on transport links
Plans to build a new railway station in Cheadle are set to move forward as Stockport Council launches a public consultation on transport links in the district centre. In addition to hearing residents' views on the station proposal, the consultation will also put forward walking and cycling plans … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus’ first non-stop transatlantic flight from Manchester takes off
Aer Lingus has celebrated the first non-stop transatlantic flight from the UK with the launch of the Irish carrier's route from Manchester to Barbados. The brand new EI 31 service departed at 10.15am on 20th October, marking a major new milestone in the Irish flag-carrier’s services from the UK. … [Read more...]
Poynton students help shape solutions for net-zero
Two students from Poynton High School have taken part in a national summit to explore ways engineers can help the UK meet net zero carbon goals. A Year 9 and a Year 13 pupil from the school took part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Schools COP Summit, which brought together over 50 young people … [Read more...]
20th October: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS There have been about 8.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and nearly 138,000 people have died, government figures show. Around 86% of people in the UK aged 12 and over have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine and around 79% have had their second. Total … [Read more...]
Net a Stockport frog from the Gigantic Leap Frog Art Trail auction
Net your own frog from Stockport’s Gigantic Leap Frog Art Trail before they’re going... going... Gone! The 21 gigantic frogs that made up Stockport’s Gigantic Leap Frog Art Trail throughout the summer and seven of the One Stockport frogs that took up residence across the borough have hopped out … [Read more...]
UK construction group secures industry’s largest sustainability linked loan
Construction group, Balfour Beatty, has announced it has agreed the conversion of a £375 million revolving credit facility to a sustainability linked loan, the largest ever for the sector in the UK. Under the terms of the loan, provided by Lloyds Bank and maturing in October 2024, the group will … [Read more...]
TfN urges region to take a fresh look at train travel after pandemic
Transport for the North (TfN) is urging people across the region to take a fresh look at train travel following a number of improvement works carried out on the network during the pandemic. Calls for more people in the North to reconsider train travel come as roads in the region are busier than … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels bolsters dispute resolution team
Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP has appointed Stewart Burrows as Partner in the Dispute Resolution team. Stewart (pictured) joins SAS Daniels having acquired 20 years’ experience working within law firms across the North West and will be based at the firm's Chester city centre office. He has … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Are you at risk of a Business Email Compromise attack?
Dave Taylor, Managing Director of IT support experts Amshire IT, explains the risks posed to businesses of Business Email Compromise attacks, and one easy way organisations can protect themselves from this kind of cybercrime. Imagine the horror of this. You’re at your desk, sending money to a … [Read more...]
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