Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced it has awarded £7.5 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver business support across the city-region. GM Business Growth Hub will use the funding to offer tailored support to businesses of all sizes in Greater Manchester to … [Read more...]
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BuyAssociation named among fastest growing companies in the North
BuyAssociation, an innovative company connecting property developers and investors, has been recognised as the 26th fastest growing business in the North of England in the Fast Growth 50 index. The Fast Growth 50 index identifies the fastest growing companies across six regions and nations of the … [Read more...]
Bramall Hall wins top gong at regional Wedding Industry Awards
Stockport Events has once again come out on top at the regional Wedding Industry Awards, with Bramall Hall was named Best (Historic) Wedding Venue. Bramall Hall and the events team received the accolade at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 7 November in Clitheroe and will now go on to compete in the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes over 170 for annual Autumn Leaves community lunch
More than 170 over-65s from communities local to the airport enjoyed lunch and an afternoon of entertainment lunch sponsored by Manchester Airport. Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th November saw the return of the airport's annual Autumn Leaves lunch, first held in 2011, which welcomed pensioners … [Read more...]
Climate tech hub secures £3 million investment to support expansion into Greater Manchester
Sustainable Ventures, a climate tech hub to support green economy innovators, has secured a £3 million investment that will enable expansion into Greater Manchester in 2024. Funding has been led by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, part of the bank's commitment to invest £500 million in equity … [Read more...]
NatWest North West business survey reveals third month of downturn
Business activity in the North West has fallen for a third consecutive month in October, according to the latest NatWest Regional PMI survey data of firms in the region. Despite the fall, the region remains among the most optimistic for future performance of all UK regions and nations, which was … [Read more...]
Mastercall recognised with Outstanding Patient Safety Culture award at UHUK conference
Stockport-based out-of-hours healthcare provider, Mastercall, received the Outstanding Patient Safety Culture award at this year's Urgent Healthcare UK (UHUK) Conference. Urgent Healthcare UK is a group of likeminded social enterprise out-of-hospital urgent care providers seeking to support each … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery sponsors winter ale trail
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery is the sponsor of a festive ale trail taking in 65 pubs in Stockport, Tameside and Manchester from 17th November to 30th December. The Manchester ‘Winter Warmer Wander’ Ale Trail is returning for 2023 after a four year hiatus following the coronavirus pandemic, and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council reaffirms armed forces pledge
Stockport Council has renewed its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant in a ceremony at Stockport Town Hall. Established in 2011, the Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge to the armed forces community, including current and ex-service people and their families, to ensure they are treated with … [Read more...]
Latest UK GDP data shows zero growth in third quarter of 2023
The latest GDP data published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows the UK economy has seen no growth in output in the three months from July to the end of September 2023. The latest data from the ONS shows the economy grew just 0.2% during September 2023, and 0.1% in August, balancing … [Read more...]
£200 million funding announced to support in-demand skills training
£200 million funding for colleges and universities has been announced to offer training opportunities in key industries facing skills shortages. Targeted investment by the Department for Education announced on 10th November will match up will skills shortages and priority sectors identified by … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society receives Living Wage Employer accreditation
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation. The building society's Living Wage commitment will ensure all colleagues at the Vernon receive a minimum hourly wage of £12, higher than the current government minimum for over 23s, … [Read more...]
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