Britain’s manufacturers have substantially increased their growth forecast for 2014 on the back of continued buoyant conditions, up to 3.6% from 2.7% according to the latest quarterly survey published by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisers and accountancy firm … [Read more...]
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REACH FOR THE SKY – MANCHESTER AIRPORT SEES 7 percent PASSENGER INCREASE IN MAY
More than two million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in May 2014, as the Summer season moved into full swing, which was over 7% higher than the same time last year. The bumper month saw travellers enjoying two long bank holiday weekends as well as the schools’ half-term … [Read more...]
HEWDEN’S NEW HUB IS PROGESSING WELL FOR FAIRHURST ESTATES
After breaking ground on April 18th 2014 great progress is being made on UK rental firm Hewden’s latest hub depot - a 3.35-acre brown field site in Bedford. Fairhurst Estates building team are acting as Project and Contact administrators for this project. Construction is set … [Read more...]
FRESH BOARD AT STOCKPORT’S FRESH GROUP
The fresh Group has completed a management buyout from joint owners and founders Nick Porter and Julie Besbrode. Manchester based NVM Private Equity has backed fresh’s three-strong management team of Patrick Howells (Managing Director), Antony Wilson (Financial Director) and Damian … [Read more...]
ORBIT DEVELOPMENTS INVESTS IN STOCKPORT EVENTS
Stockport’s largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is investing £10,000 in the town by supporting three key events taking place this year – Headlander Festival, Life Leisure’s 10k Run and the Stockport Business Awards. The trio of sponsorships are part of Orbit … [Read more...]
IMPRESSIVE GROWTH PROMPTS HEAD OFFICE MOVE FOR MIDSHIRE
After several years of consistent growth and success, Midshire Business Systems is pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of its headquarters to a larger site in West Bromwich. The organisation, led by Managing Director Phil Powell, currently operates from a head office in … [Read more...]
MDT-UK, WALTHEW HOUSE, BEER and CHEER!
Last weekend marked the third and final appearance at the annual Stockport Beer & Cider Festival for Walthew House. The Shaw Heath-based charity put out a call for volunteers to help out at this year’s two-day event held at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park ground and as always, MAN … [Read more...]
MDT-UK, WALTHEW HOUSE, BEER and CHEER!
Last weekend marked the third and final appearance at the annual Stockport Beer & Cider Festival for Walthew House. The Shaw Heath-based charity put out a call for volunteers to help out at this year’s two-day event held at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park ground and as always, … [Read more...]
MDT-UK, WALTHEW HOUSE, BEER and CHEER!
Last weekend marked the third and final appearance at the annual Stockport Beer & Cider Festival for Walthew House. The Shaw Heath-based charity put out a call for volunteers to help out at this year’s two-day event held at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park ground and as always, … [Read more...]
GET OUT OF THE FOREIGN CURRENCY HABIT
A recent survey by Monarch Airlines has shown that 80% of Brits return to the same resort every year on holiday. But is our familiarity making us creatures of habit when it comes to travel money too? Local building society, the Vernon, have put together some tips on travel money to help those … [Read more...]
WINDOWS USERS GET 2 WEEK WINDOW TO PROTECT AGAINST DEADLY DUO
Windows Users have been given a two-week "window of opportunity" to get protected from a nasty malware duo, after UK authorities teamed up with international police to take control of hackers' command and control servers. Users are being told to take "immediate" action to protect their computers … [Read more...]
RYANAIR SAY ‘THANK YOU MANCHESTER’
Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline, has just celebrated 11 million passengers at Manchester airport. Ryanair began operating at Manchester 20 years ago with a route to Dublin and today offers passengers in the North West a choice of 36 destinations. To celebrate this milestone, Ryanair … [Read more...]