The annual rate of UK inflation rate fell in July as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.3%, to 1.6% from 1.9% a month earlier, reports the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rate fell more than was forecast, with economists expecting it to fall to 1.8%. The CPI 12-month rate (the … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL CELEBRATE 100 percent A LEVEL PASS RATE
Stockport Grammar Schools’ Upper Sixth have much to celebrate as they celebrate fantastic A Level results with a 100% pass rate and over 96% of results awarded at A* to C, with over 82% at A* to B. Thirty pupils have achieved at least three A grades, and eight pupils have at least four As. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS NEWS IN STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this week's business section: how Marketing Stockport is helping Stockport's college recruit; an accountancy practice is on a recruitment drive; a peugeot dealership achieves Business Centre status; Stockport Trchnical School expands in Wellington House and the Stockport Business Awrads are … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORTS GROUP – MAG – PROVIDES SKILLS & JOBS HOTBED
A new report has found that airports are a 'skills & jobs hotbed for London, the North West, the North East, Midlands and the South West regions as MAG’s four UK airports bring £4 billion economy contribution and a skills boost for future generations as new training & … [Read more...]
VERNON ‘SWINGS’ INTO ACTION TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES!
Local mortgage lender Vernon Building Society is hosting a big band concert to benefit Stockport Foodbank and the Furniture Station, both in Hazel Grove. The Big Band and Swing Night will feature the championship standard Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Brass Band and Wilmslow’s … [Read more...]
SOUTER PR HANDLES WHEELIE GOOD CAMPAIGN FOR FIFTH YEAR
Souter PR has launched year five of accident management specialist EasiDrive’s community giving fund www.wheelsforgood.com. The scheme has £50,000 to give away this year in support of worthy, wheels-related charities across the UK. Designed to support EasiDrive’s network of … [Read more...]
SK & AWAY AT HIMALAYAS TEA
The next venue for the SK & Away gathering is the fantastic Himalayas Tea in Stockport's Mersey Square - a true hidden gem! The tea bar has hundred of different tea's, with something for everybody's taste, and hosts regular tea tasting sessions, afternoon tea's and private parties. They … [Read more...]
SHORTLIST FOR NORTHERN & TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS RAIL OPERATORS REVEALED
Three companies have been shortlisted to run the Northern franchise and 3 are being considered for the TransPennine Express franchise. Train companies that are in the running to transform rail services across the north have been announced by the government today (19 August 2014). Three … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS LLP HOSTS ‘LIVING & AGEING WELL IN THE HEATONS’
North West law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, is offering residents in The Heatons, located in Greater Manchester, an opportunity to learn more about future planning for living and ageing well for when they retire. Today, 17% of people living in The Heatons are aged over 65; that's 11,900 people who … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOMES SHORTLISTED FOR TWO APSE AWARDS
Stockport Homes has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year's Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Service awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Nottingham Ice Arena on Thursday 11 September 2014. Stockport Homes has been shortlisted in the … [Read more...]
GREATER FREEDOM TO START AND GROW BUSINESS FROM HOME
Budding entrepreneurs will be given greater freedom to start and grow a business from their home under new measures as the Government announced a new package last Friday, 15th August. government announces new package to support home-based entrepreneurs 2.9 million home-based … [Read more...]
RAIL INVESTMENT TO CONNECT NORTHERN CITIES ‘VITAL’
Long-overdue rail investment in the north is vital in a country with “biggest regional disparities in Europe” according to the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA). The Government’s new commitment to create a high-speed rail link between England’s northern … [Read more...]