UK manufacturers are looking forward to robust growth in the first half of 2014, according to BDO's latest Business Trends report, an indices of 'polls of polls' that pull together the results of all the main UK business surveys. Buoyant readings for both the services and … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT WARD NAME CHANGE CONSULTATION
Stockport Council is asking people to gives their views as part of a consultation on a proposal to change a ward name. The Council is consulting on a proposal to change ‘Bramhall South Ward’ to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford Ward’ and is suggesting the … [Read more...]
IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CDL EMPLOYEES!
A team of volunteers at Stockport-based insurance software house, CDL, have been sacrificing their lunch-hour to return to school. Not because they miss the playground or the smell of chalk, but to help provide a group of students at local Cheadle Heath Primary School with additional numeracy and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY JOIN PRESIDENTS BUSH & CLINTON AT U.S.A. EXPO
Stockport based Starkey Laboratories are getting into great company as they prepare to join former US Presidents Clinton and Bush at the Hearing Innovation Expo 2014 in Las Vegas. The Hazel Grove based hearing technology manufacturer Starkey Laboratories is hosting a delegation, including their … [Read more...]
OLIVER JAMES ASSOCIATES TAKES A FRESH APPROACH
Global recruitment agency Oliver James Associates has appointed the fresh Group for ongoing rebrandwork. Oliver James Associates is one of the leading recruitment specialists for the financial services and insurance sectors both nationally and globally. Following their recent win at the M.E.N … [Read more...]
NEW COLLEGE ANNOUNCED TO TRAIN HS2 PROJECT ENGINEERS
The Government has announced plans to open an FE college to train engineers who will work on the construction of the proposed HS2 high-speed rail project, the first phase of which is due to be completed in 2026. HS2 Proposed Colne Valley viaduct Location of the college has yet to be … [Read more...]
EVENTS TO RECRUIT MORE FOSTER CARERS
Stockport Council is holding a series of events in a bid to recruit more foster carers. The Council is keen to hear from anybody interested in fostering teenagers or sibling groups. However, the Council is particularly keen to hear from people who have significant experience of working or … [Read more...]
UK INFLATION HITS GOVERNMENT’S 2% TARGET
UK Inflation has reached 2% in December, the target rate set by the Government, and the lowest rate as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) since November 2009 when it was 1.9%. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said the downward trend had been led by the food sector with prices of … [Read more...]
SAUDIA AIRLINES RETURN TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT WITH NEW DIRECT JEDDAH ROUTE
Saudia Airlines, the national carrier for Saudi Arabia, has announced a return to Manchester Airport with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014. Flights will commence three times a week from April 2014 and passengers can enjoy a 5% discount if they book direct … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE LAUNCH PART-TIME COURSE GUIDE
Stockport College have launched their new 2014 part-time course guide with courses starting this January. The guide details a diverse range of courses from Brickwork through to Body Massage; the courses are all part-time and aimed at learning within a stimulating and safe environment. Download … [Read more...]
AMSHIRE URGE BUSINESS TO BECOME ‘CYBER STREETWISE’ FOLLOWING BBC REPORT
Small businesses have been urged to become "cyber streetwise," in order to avoid the risk of internet attack. This article published by the BBC this morning states that an estimated 11 million internet-enabled devices were received as gifts throughout the UK over Christmas. Stockport based … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER MONITOR – PREDICTING 100,000 JOBS GROWTH BY 2024
The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. The January edition of the Manchester Monitor includes a quarterly feature on the results from the most recent … [Read more...]