DJS Research Ltd are pleased to announce the promotion of Tessa Montague to Associate Director, and the permanent hiring of Ekaterina Lukanova as a Senior Research Executive. Montague (pictured left) who has previously worked in both the UK and South Africa for Adelphi International, Millward … [Read more...]
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SUCCESSFUL STOCKPORT FAIR KICKS OFF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
National Apprenticeship week got off to a flying start at Stockport’s Town Hall this week. Local MP Sir Andrew Stunell MP and fellow Liberal Democrat Lisa Smart attended Stockport’s apprenticeship fair yesterday at the Town Hall to help support the take up of apprenticeships by young … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
In this weeks Business section - a young entrepreneur launches a 'film your own wedding day' company; an elderly care provider achieves top rating in UK poll; a new hub could be the latest creative spark; the Seashell Trust held a special business showcase and the Stockport Econoic Alliance are … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST BUSINESSES SUPPORT SEASHELL TRUST’S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME
Global investment company BNY Mellon hosted a special business showcase event for Seashell Trust at its One Piccadilly Gardens offices, to promote employing young people with disabilities. Stockport charity Seashell Trust runs the Royal College Manchester, recently judged as outstanding by … [Read more...]
NEW HOME REGISTRATIONS UP 14% YEAR ON YEAR
There was a 14% rise in the number of new homes registered in the UK in January compared with January 2013, new figures have revealed. NHBC's statistics for the start of 2014 continued the upward trend set throughout 2013, which saw the highest number of new home registrations since … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SCHOOL DINING SET TO GET EVEN BETTER
Solutions SK, a Stockport Council wholly owned company, has introduced a new pre-ordering system to make school dining an even more enjoyable experience. Solutions SK School Meals Service is the largest provider of school meals in the borough and have been working with Queen’s Road Primary … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER MONITOR – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEMAND INCREASING AND MUCH MORE
The March issue of the Manchester Monitor is now published, a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. Commercial Property demand is up and office take up has increased in 2013; … [Read more...]
TIP ACQUIRES TRAILER RENTAL FLEET FROM STOCKPORT TRUCK CENTRE
Leading trailer company TIP Trailer Services UK has announced that it has acquired the entire Stockport Truck Centre (STC) trailer rental fleet. STC’s 420-strong trailer rental fleet currently comprises predominantly of curtainsided trailers, although there is also a mixed selection of … [Read more...]
LATEST FIGURES SHOW UK ECONOMY CONTINUES RECOVERY
The latest figures show the UK economy is continuing to improve as Business Investment rose strongly in Q4 2013, up 2.4% on the previous quarter and 8.5% on the final quarter of 2012, according to the ONS. Gross fixed capital formation into new buildings and structures (excluding dwellings) … [Read more...]
LOCAL MP HONOURED AT THE PALACE
Stoockport's Andrew Stunell, the elected MP for Hazel Grove, has been knighted at Buckingham Palace after his public and political service was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Commenting, Sir Andrew said: “It’s a great honour and I’m delighted. I … [Read more...]
GORVINS WELCOMES PROACTIVE DEMENTIA STRATEGY FROM GOVERNMENT
Christine Thornley, Partner in Gorvin’s Wills, Trust and Probate team welcomed the news announced on Friday by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to transform the country in to a global leader in fighting dementia. Christine commented: “It’s great news for dementia sufferers and … [Read more...]
LATEST ‘NEET’ FIGURES SHOW MORE YOUNG PEOPLE IN WORK OR TRAINING
The proportion of young people in the UK aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008 – figures released by BIS – the Government Department for Business Innovation and Skills - for the final quarter of last year show. Today’s … [Read more...]