Workplace expert, Acas, has published its statutory Code of Practice for employers to follow when considering requests for flexible working, alongside accompanying guidance. From 6th April, all employees have the right to ask their employer if they can work flexibly from their first day of … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses invited to exclusive climate change training
Stockport Council has teamed up with local business Litmus Sustainability to provide affordable, expert-led Carbon Literacy training to organisations. Stockport has already been named a hotspot for the UK’s net zero economy, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chairman
Retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has appointed Tesco executive Jason Tarry as the retailer's new Chairman, replacing Sharon White who will step down at the end of her term in September. Jason Tarry brings over 33 years experience at the supermarket, most recently as UK & Ireland CEO for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester pharmacies begin MMR vaccination pilot
Selected pharmacies across Greater Manchester are to take part in a North-west pilot programme to support uptake of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination. 15 pharmacies in Greater Manchester, including Scorah Pharmacy in Bramhall, are taking part in the pilot scheme to allow one aged 5 … [Read more...]
Energy Ombudsman support to expand to cover all businesses with fewer than 50 employees
Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees will be entitled to free support from the Energy Ombudsman on disputes with their energy supplier under an expansion of the scheme. The change is part of a joint effort by government and energy sector regulator, Ofgem, to tackle unfair practices … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic potential of Manchester Airport
A new report has revealed the full economic potential of Manchester Airport in driving growth across the North should future governments put the right conditions in place. Produced by Arup and published in March, it states that between now and 2050, the Northern gateway could secure direct … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes investment in Anglesey pub
Doors have opened at popular Anglesey pub, the Four Crosses, following a significant investment from Stockport-based family-brewers Robinsons. The charming large pub which is popular with both locals and visitors to the area, has seen improvements to the pub’s layout allowing improved customer … [Read more...]
Acquisition and senior appointments for Stockport creative agency
Stockport-based IPOS has strengthened a fresh approach for the creative agency with two new senior appointments and the acquisition of a content creator management agency. The creative agency, which has worked with some of the world’s leading retail, fashion, cosmetic and homeware brands over the … [Read more...]
Acquisition for Marple die-maker
Marple-based Arden Group has announced the acquisition of West Midlands-based die-maker, Lasercomb Dies. Lasercomb Dies, which has a die-making and engraving arm, has a manufacturing site in Redditch, Worcestershire, with a team of around 80 employees, and operations will continue as normal … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out £45 billion improvement plan
Network Rail has announced the start of a £45.4 billion five-year rail improvement plan, aimed at improving reliability of the network and ensuring resilience against climate change and more frequent extreme weather. Through to 2029, Network Rail has committed to investing around £2.8 billion in … [Read more...]
68 homes planned for Bramhall Green Belt site
Developer, Wain Estates, has submitted plans to build 68 new homes on the site of an equestrian facility on the edge of Bramhall. While the site has been previously developed, it is outside of the settlement boundary of Bramhall and within the Green Belt – land protected to prevent the … [Read more...]
Women’s pension pots worth half of men’s, finds Handelsbanken
Women significantly lag men in terms of their pensions savings, new research conducted for Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found. Among women who have a pension, their savings are typically much smaller than their male counterparts’, according to the firm’s latest report, Gender … [Read more...]
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