The UK economy entered a technical recession in second half of 2023, after recording two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures from the ONS reveal the UK economy contracted by 0.3% in the … [Read more...]
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New employment platform launches for Greater Manchester
A new platform to help people find local employment, search for courses, and find localised support across Greater Manchester has been launched, delivered by The Growth Company on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). EmployGM will signpost people to a host of local support … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre “ticks all the boxes” for growing businesses
Despite having only opened its doors in November, the Merseyway Innovation Centre in Stockport has announced it is already at more than a third of its capacity. Businesses taking space at the centre, which has repurposed unused retail units in the Merseyway Shopping Centre, have praised cited the … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group invites employers to ‘Shape the Future of Skills’
Trafford & Stockport College Group has joined forces with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to bring together local businesses to discuss the future of skills. The upcoming ‘Shape The Future Of Skills’ event focus on technical education reforms and engage businesses to support … [Read more...]
Date confirmed for Stockport Business Awards launch event
On Tuesday 26th March, founders, organisers and main sponsors CN Chartered Accountants will be hosting a launch event for the 2024 Stockport Business Awards. Guests at the launch event will have the opportunity to network with people within the Stockport business community and hear all about what … [Read more...]
Inflation holds at 4% despite energy price cap rise
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Office of National Statistics' (ONS) headline rate of inflation, has held at 4% in January, despite forecasts predicting a small rise. A small rise in inflation in January had been expected as a result of the increase in Ofgem's energy price cap pushing up … [Read more...]
Stockport Primark among sites to benefit from £100 million investment in stores
Clothing retail giant, Primark, has announced it will invest £100 million in stores throughout 2024, with its Stockport branch in the Merseyway Shopping Centre set to be among those benefiting. The investment, which includes £75 million of newly announced investment, comes as the retailer marks … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to exhibit at Employability Fair
Stockport businesses are being invited to unlock the potential of the borough's talent pool at an Employability Fair, organised by the Stockport Continuing Education Service. The event offers businesses the chance to showcase employment and voluntary opportunities available in the region by … [Read more...]
Office technology provider expands Sales and Account Management team
Stockport based print, document management and office technology provider, Woodbank Office Solutions has announced the addition of James Evans (pictured) to their team as Corporate Account Manager. With a decade working in Sales and Account Management, James joins Woodbank’s growing sales team, … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations to hold Positive Pop-Up in Merseyway
Pure Innovations is excited to inform that its next Pop-Up shop will be open from Tuesday 20th February in Stockport’s Merseyway Shopping Centre. It’s the charity’s first ever thematic Pop-Up, which will focus on love and positivity at a time of the year which is frankly miserable for many, … [Read more...]
Azets research reveals UK gap in succession planning
New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance. The Azets Barometer January 2024 … [Read more...]
Green energy test bed to launch in Greater Manchester
Energy company, SSE Energy Solutions and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have signed an agreement to pioneer projects that will accelerate progress to net zero in the city-region. The Memorandum of Understanding will support the mass deployment of investment in the decarbonisation of … [Read more...]
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