Recruitment North West, one of the region’s established and rapidly expanding recruitment agencies, has recently moved into new office space in Regent House in central Stockport. The offices, which are owned by Stockport’s largest commercial property landlord, Orbit … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COMMITTED TO YOUNG LEARNERS
Stockport Council and Post 16 Further Education providers in the borough have shown their commitment to provide young people with the highest quality education and training. The Council and education providers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to confirm their commitment to work together … [Read more...]
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HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
HMRC guidance on new pension flexibility Following the Budget announcements regarding pension flexibility HMRC have now issued some guidance for those individuals who may wish to review their pension options. Click here for the full story Employers no longer able to reclaim SSP The Percentage … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW
This weeks business pages feature the Stockport Business Awards 'Award for Innovation' sponsored by Marketing Stockport; Export opportunities with South Manchester International Trade Forum; Royal Awards for Stockport's successful business; Taiwan buys MAN engines; Sarah Storey opens pal's shop; RBS … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT DESIGNERS WIN CONTRACT FROM FASHION HOUSE
Stockport-based digital agency, Tangent Design, is celebrating the signing of a significant new contract with the prestigious British fashion house, Gorgeous Couture, which dresses some of the biggest stars in television. The agency is reaping the benefits of its decision last year to … [Read more...]
THE WINDSOR CASTLE RE-OPENS FOLLOWING £32K REFURBISHMENT
The Windsor Castle has re-opened following a £32,000 investment by Robinsons Brewery and licensee Joanne Farrell. Plans for the renovation began in January following a brief consultation period between Robinsons in-house design team and the Marple Bridge pub. Joanne Farrell behind … [Read more...]
YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER TO VOTE BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Joe Barratt, organiser of The Teenage Market which took place in Stockport yesterday (Sunday 27 April), this week encouraged young people to register to vote ahead of the local Council and European elections on Thursday May 22nd. Sunday’s event also featured the Key 103 Radio Bus … [Read more...]
SUPPORT FOR 2000 HOMES TO LOWER ENERGY BILLS AND KEEP WARMER
The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities is to receive £6.1 million to help deliver the Government’s Green Deal home energy efficiency improvement programme, in the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester. The scheme will be rolled out on a street-by-street basis to help … [Read more...]
UK ECONOMY GREW 0.8 PERCENT IN Q1 OF 2104
Latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with the final quarter of 2013 which showed growth of 0.7% Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth and … [Read more...]
HS2 RAIL SCHEME PASSES SECOND READING IN THE COMMONS
The High Speed Rail project – HS2 – passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night as 452 MPs voted in favour, claiming a majority of 411 over 41 who voted against the £46.2bn rail link between London, the Midlands and the north of England. Transport … [Read more...]
RYANAIR LAUNCH MANCHESTER 2014 WINTER SCHEDULE
Ryanair, Europe's low fares airline, today (29 Apr) launched its Manchester 2014 winter schedule, with 4 new routes to Barcelona, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lisbon and increased flight frequencies on 3 other routes, which will deliver over 2.3m customers p.a. and support 2,300* on-site jobs at … [Read more...]