Two more Marketing Stockport members have agreed to form a strategic alliance to help boost further growth in their respective, already successful, businesses. Romiley based C&C Insurance Brokers and Hazel Grove based Prest Financial Planning are both long established family owned … [Read more...]
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POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR NORTH WEST MANUFACTURING MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Deal activity involving North West-based manufacturing firms increased by 16.4% last year compared to 2012, as manufacturers attracted more PE investment, despite a national fall in the number of transactions completed within the sector, according to a new report. Law firm, Irwin Mitchell said … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S HUGHES SAFTEY SHOWERS WELCOMED ROYAL VISITOR IN ABU DHABI
Stockport based Hughes Safety Showers welcomed a surprise Royal visitor to the Company’s stand at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition (ADIPEC). His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment and gave … [Read more...]
TECHNICAL SCHOOL PUPILS INSPIRED AT MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd
During January 2014, MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) hosted staff and pupils from Stockport’s SK1 Technical School at their UK Headquarters in Hazel Grove. The School is a pioneering venture for 14-19 year olds who have a passion for Science, Technology, … [Read more...]
COUNCIL ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to prepare for cold weather and Kill the Chill this winter as last winter over 31,000 people in England died as a result of cold weather. However, there are simple things residents can do for themselves and others, as well as ways the Council can help, … [Read more...]
MANDATORY EARLY RECONCILIATION WITH ACAS FROM APRIL
From the 6 April 2014 it will be compulsory for employees who are considering making a Tribunal claim to make contact with ACAS first to mediate with their employers before contacting the Tribunal. Examples of claims that this applies to include: Unfair Dismissal Discrimination Claims Equal … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – CHEADLE HULME
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: United Utilities is carrying out maintenance works to the sewers on Ladybridge Road in Cheadle Hulme, between Tenement Lane and Briarfield Road. The works will require the use of temporary two-way signals overnight from … [Read more...]
STARKEY HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCCESSFUL HEARING INNOVATION EXPO
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., – Starkey Hearing Technologies - one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce that the 2014 Hearing Innovation Expo, believed to be the largest event ever held in the history of the hearing care industry held last week at The … [Read more...]
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Stockport Council is urging residents not to lose their right to vote. Thousands of households across the borough have already ensured they are registered to vote. However, anyone who hasn’t already returned their electoral registration form has until Sunday 9th February to … [Read more...]
IS IT TIME TO FIX YOUR MORTGAGE?
With speculation increasing that interest rates will rise earlier than anticipated, borrowers may wish to protect themselves from a rise in their mortgage interest rate now by fixing their mortgage payments, advises Stockport based Vernon Building Society. In August 2013, the Bank of England said … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT LAWYER FINALIST IN THE MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARDS
Karen Barker, a well-known Employment lawyer and HR consultant from SAS Daniels LLP, has been nominated as a finalist in the legal executive of the year category at the Manchester legal awards 2014. Karen provides employment law advice to companies around the UK and also provides Human Resources … [Read more...]
‘HELPTO BUY’ SCHEME "DRIVING CONSTRUCTION SECTOR GROWTH"
The value of construction projects in the UK has rocketed by 67% in the last 12 months, according to a report published today, highlighting that sustained growth in the residential sector has, in part, been boosted by the Government’s help-to-buy scheme New project contracts awarded in … [Read more...]