Just 20% of High Street shops closed following 27 high profile administrations remain closed since 2009, according to a report published today by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. This is a positive sign for the UK's retail sector, as High Street recovery outperforms retail parks and … [Read more...]
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START-UP HUB CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SIX MONTHS
Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) has established itself as the go-to facility for start-ups in Stockport since its re-launch in November 2013, with the arrival of 12 new businesses. Since the unveiling of the new-look SBIC, businesses from a range of industries including human … [Read more...]
NEW HOMES UNDERWAY IN STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE
Work has started on site to build 36 new houses, as part of the second phase of Covent Garden Urban Village in Stockport town centre, developed by Seddon in partnership with Stockport Council and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The new homes will be built over four sites, including Hopes … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY SHOWS ITS EXPERIENCE
Stockport's Vernon Building Society's staff boast a wealth of experience between them as the ten staff of Vernon Building Society’s Mortgage Department have now racked up 138 years of experience between them. The longest serving members of the team are Cathy Wood (above, far right), … [Read more...]
WHICH IS BEST? SMALL OR LARGE?
Stockport Recruitment Consultants Essential Personnel are often asked by their candidates “should I work for a small or a large company?” While many candidates aspire to work for a large company, attracted by what they consider to be the best way to climb the career ladder, it is … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST EDUCATE TODAY – WORLD AUTISM DAY
Today is World Autism Awareness Day (APRIL 2). Over half a million people in the UK are affected by this heartbreaking and isolating condition. Katherine Corey, deputy head of the Seashell Trust-run Royal College Manchester, explains how to unlock hidden talents of this untapped – and … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW
In this week's Business News - Stockport Business Awards 2014 open for entries; Orbit launch discount card for its customers; SBIC celebrate successful first 6 months; Apprentice helps local Political Party office and the Stockport Economic Alliance's Wayne Jones is 'proud of what Stockport has to … [Read more...]
LATEST REPORT SHOWS STRENGTH & VALUE OF UK’s CREATIVE AND KNOWLEDGE BASED INDUSTRIES
New figures published today show that UK business is building success through ‘knowledge’ and ‘creative assets.’ Investment in ‘intangible’ assets has increased by more than 10 per cent to £137.5 billion from 2009 to 2011 and nearly half of this … [Read more...]
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK LTD
Have you got what it takes? The MAN Diesel & Turbo apprenticeship offers full employment which means apprentices are paid the industry rate for the job and benefits whilst undertaking your two or four year training programme. Our two or four year programme consists of on-site training in … [Read more...]
NEW ROUTES FROM MANCHESTER WITH RYANAIR
The summer season is getting off to a flying start at Manchester Airport with 6 new Ryanair routes for the low cost airline who are flying to Barcelona, Bologna, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lisbon and Zadar, giving passengers in the North West a choice of 36 destinations for summer … [Read more...]
ITS A BOY ! APRIL FOOL OF A FOAL
After waiting for just over 11 months, Robinsons’ Shire Horse Royale has given birth to a colt at 4:22am today at the stables, based next door to Robinsons Visitor Centre in Stockport. Sired by Wheathead Stchamard, who stands at a gigantic 18.2 hands, the bambino weighed 104 pounds and … [Read more...]
DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH FOR HOUSING & COMMERCIAL SIGNALS INCREASING CONFIDENCE
Double digit growth for housing and commercial signals increasing construction confidence. Healthy growth in the residential and commercial sectors during the first quarter of 2014 shows UK construction confidence is increasing, according to the latest figures from industry analysts … [Read more...]