A Stockport family will benefit from a new home as a result of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) ‘Empty to Plenty’ scheme. The house in Larkhill Road, Stockport had been empty for over seven years before it was purchased and fully refurbished using funding made … [Read more...]
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BRITISH CHAMBER of TRADE ISSUE SURVEY TO UK BUSINESSES
The British Chambers of Commerce and the Accredited Chamber of Commerce Network have distributed a survey to UK businesses to help them to understand the issues and challenges facing business today. The organisations support and advise businesses as they seek out and develop new … [Read more...]
RYANAIR TO ALLOCATE SEATS ON ALL FLIGHTS
Ryanair, a European low fares airline, have confirmed that all Ryanair flights will operate with allocated seats, allowing all Ryanair customers to choose their preferred seats in advance. Ryanair customers can select their preferred allocated seat either when booking or when checking-in … [Read more...]
UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS REACH RECORD HIGH
Figures released by UCAS show that the number of 18-year olds in England applying to university has reached a record high. The application rate for 18-year-olds in England has increased to its highest ever level of 34.8%. The rate of disadvantaged young people in England has also increased to its … [Read more...]
PUBLIC OPINION SOUGHT AS PHASE 2 PLANS RELEASED FOR STOCKPORT EXCHANGE
Stockport Council and Muse Developments are seeking feedback and opinion as they present their proposals for the second phase of development at Stockport Exchange. Phase 1 of the development - a 1,000 space multi-storey car park - is nearly complete and will open later this month. Phase 2 … [Read more...]
AIRPORT ACADEMY SUCCESS AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
The Airport Academy, based at Manchester Airport and in partnership with Stockport College, has helped over 100 people get a job during 2013 and almost half of those people are now working at Manchester Airport. Established in 2010, the partnership between the airport and Stockport College … [Read more...]
FINANCIAL MARKETS VIEW POINT FROM PREST
Latest financial market viewpoint from Prest Financial Services in Stockport. … [Read more...]
RBS ADVISE ON ‘HOW TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EXPORT’
Despite the obvious gains to be made, many small businesses remain overly cautious about exporting overseas. The Royal Bank of Scotland's Business team in Stockport are reporting that 'the world can be your oyster', providing insight and analysis from the British Chambers of Commerce and … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST ESTATES LAUNCH RED ROCK FM
Fairhurst Estates Limited, Stockport based property management and commercial agents, has launched a new division to its business - Red Rock Facilities Management - to provide a complete UK wide facilities and property management service. Red Rock FM operates as a virtual business partner, … [Read more...]
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE ON THE RISE IN THE NORTH
Business confidence is on the rise in much of the north, according to a recent report. The Grant Thornton Business Confidence Monitor suggests Northern England has the most positive business leaders in the country scoring 35.9 out of 40, a significant jump from Q2 when they scored just … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S CANTERBURY KIT MAKER TO SUPPLY IRISH RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
A multi million Euro deal unites two huge brands until 2020 as leading sports clothing brand 'Canterbury of New Zealand' has been announced as the new kit supplier to the Irish Rugby Football Union. Housed in Houldsworth Mill, Stockport, the new multi-million euro deal announced today unites … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE HOST CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY’S VISIT TO STOCKPORT
Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, travelled to Stockport this week to hear Andrew Stunell and his fellow local MPs make their case for the much-campaigned-for airport relief road. Customer of Bredbury based Midshire Business Systems Andrew Stunell, Liberal Democrat MP for the … [Read more...]