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TfGM joins #IsThisOk? campaign against gender-based violence

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging men and boys in the city-region to speak out against gender-based violence and challenge harassment or unwanted attention experienced by women and girls. TfGM is backing the #IsThisOK? campaign to encourage men travelling on public transport … [Read more...]

Chancellor sets out Autumn Statement

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has set out his plans for the economy in his Autumn Statement, presented to the House of Commons on Wednesday 22nd November. Addressing the House of Commons, the Chancellor outlined proposals to grow the economy through boosts to productivity, and to … [Read more...]

Business leaders responds to Autumn Statement

Business leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reactions to 22nd November's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a number of tax cuts and investment plans in the light of the economy having performed better than … [Read more...]

New investment zone announced for Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is to become home to a new Investment Zone for the advanced materials and manufacturing sector, backed by £160 million government investment over the next decade. Announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement yesterday (November 22nd), the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]

Nearly 10% rise announced for National Living Wage

The National Living Wage will rise by 9.8% in April 2024 to £11.44 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, the largest single increase in the statutory minimum rate of pay since its inception. Following the publication of the Low Pay Commission's recommendations on the rates that the National … [Read more...]

Embracing the Waves: The Digital Radio Revolution in Stockport

Stockport has joined the Digital Radio Revolution with its very own DAB radio platform. Listeners can now access a host of new stations, in the car or at home. Stockport’s commercial, local radio station, Strawberry Radio, launched in 2019 to fill the void left by Imagine FM, is named after the … [Read more...]

Local college group tops skills medal charts

The Trafford College Group, with five campuses across Greater Manchester including three in Stockport, has topped the medal charts for England at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The competition celebrates the best in young talent from across the United Kingdom in disciplines ranging from … [Read more...]

Stockport rail staff nominated for national awards

Two Stockport residents, who work for rail operator Northern, have been nominated for national awards for their contributions to local rail services. Darin Astbury (R) and Becky Styles (L), who work for the train operator Northern, have both been nominated for RailStaff Awards - a scheme that … [Read more...]

Historic England highlights retrofitting skills shortages

Historic England is calling for more action to be taken to address skills shortages in retrofitting buildings to ensure older properties can be made more energy efficient, following the publication of new data on the scale of work needed to ensure pre-1919 buildings meet net zero standards. Data … [Read more...]