Employee-owned Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced a 12% profit share bonus for its workforce after achieving record-breaking turnover in the latest financial year. Sales across the group grew 8% to £696 million, with qualifying colleagues to receive the bonus in October this year. The … [Read more...]
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New rules for banks aim to promote investment in UK economy
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has proposed new rules for banks and building societies to ensure competitiveness in the financial system and promote investment in the UK economy. Proposed reforms are part of the internationally agreed Basel 3 framework and will mark an end to capital … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group continues record breaking performance
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has continued to exceed record passenger numbers during the summer 2024 season at both Manchester and London Stansted airports. The group, which also operates East Midlands Airport near Nottingham, saw nearly 7 million passengers travel through its three UK sites in … [Read more...]
The Work Shop returns to Merseyway Innovation Centre to share tailored business support
The Work Shop returns to the Merseyway Innovation Centre on 27th September, giving Stockport businesses the opportunity to access an hour of free bespoke support. These sessions promise personalised attention and tailored advice to take your business forward, with experts on hand from … [Read more...]
Station staff from Stockport recognised in National Rail Awards
Staff from rail operator, Northern, working at a station in Stockport have been recognised in the National Rail Awards for their contributions to the local community. Stewart Hall and Darin Astbury were highly commended in the Outstanding Personal Contribution (Frontline) category at the awards … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why staff appraisals are essential for organisational success
Stockport-based business coach, Julian Stafford, explains how, when done right, staff appraisals can be a game-changer for both your people and your company. In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, the importance of staff appraisals cannot be overstated. Often seen as just … [Read more...]
New rail link between North-west and Birmingham proposed to replace cancelled HS2 leg
A private sector consortium has backed plans for a new rail link to be built between Birmingham and the North-west of England that replaces the cancelled HS2 leg and will alleviate rail congestion on existing routes. Combined authority mayors for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands … [Read more...]
Data centres to gain Critical National Infrastructure designation
Data centres across the UK will be designated as Critical National Infrastructure, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has announced, in recognition of their increasingly important role in modern life. Data housed and processed in UK data centres, including medical records and financial data, is less … [Read more...]
Vita Safety launches handbook to help businesses master workplace health and safety
Stockport health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, has launched a short handbook to support businesses to master how to keep their workplace and colleagues safe. This handbook contains bitesized teachings about relevant topics within health and safety today, such as: The toolkit allows … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match gear up for Post-16 Careers Week 2024
Stockport Council, in collaboration with Stockport Jobs Match, is gearing up to host a week-long virtual careers fair to showcase the borough’s employment and education options from 16+. The Post-16 Careers Week, taking place from 14th to 18th October 2024, will provide invaluable careers … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Fitness Day with Life Leisure
Stockport leisure centre provider, Life Leisure, is inviting local people to enjoy a fun timetable of activities to mark National Fitness Day on 18th September. Taking place from 11.00am - 2.00pm at Stopford House Piazza, the event will include activities led by Life Leisure as well as a kids … [Read more...]
Amazon Web Services to invest £8 billion in UK digital infrastructure
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is to invest £8 billion in over the next five years within its data centre supply chain in the UK following discussions with the Chancellor. Investment is expected to contribute £14 billion to UK GDP by 2028, and support around 14,000 jobs, both within AWS data centres, … [Read more...]
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