Stockport Market research specialist B2B International has continued its global expansion with the launch of a new permanent office in Singapore, its third in the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s latest financial results (year-end December 2014) show an impressive growth of revenue to … [Read more...]
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TOP 5 ISSUES SET TO AFFECT UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Glenigan, a UK leading UK provider of insight and data for the construction sector, have been taking a closer look at the main political, economic and project developments that are likely to impact the construction industry over the next 12 months. Glenigan's economist Tom Crane … [Read more...]
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...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO – STILL POWERING THE WORLD
The world’s largest container ship arrived in Felixstowe this week after a 24-day, 11,067 mile maiden voyage from the Chinese port of Yantian. Left: The fully laden CSCL Globe pictured on its maiden voyage The China Shipping Container Line’s (CSCL) Globe carries an international … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS BREWERY RELEASE VOODOO DAWN
Voodoo Dawn, Robinsons Brewery's first seasonal beer of 2015 is already turning heads. The 3.9% ABV ruby red ale has been flying through hand-pulls and across the bar with over 36,000 pints being quaffed within the first week of its release. With its distinctive American hop aroma, Voodoo … [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...]
NEW YEAR, NEW HMRC CAMPAIGN TARGETS SOLICITORS!
Tax avoidance has made headlines throughout 2014 and at the start of the New Year, HMRC were quick to announce their next campaign to investigate solicitors, warns Stockport accountants Bennett Verby. Previous campaigns have targeted medical professionals, plumbers, electricians, on-line traders, … [Read more...]
VERNON AND COUNTY – A GREAT MATCH FOR YOUNG FOOTBALL FANS
Stockport's Vernon Building Society is pleased to join forces with Stockport County Football Club to offer their ‘Educating Through Football’ scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle and giving children in Stockport the opportunity to see their local team in action. Above: Pictured … [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...]