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...]
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Manufacturing digital adoption programme for SMEs to continue in Greater Manchester alongside national roll out
Made Smarter, a pioneering programme first piloted in Greater Manchester to help SME manufacturers access new technology and digital skills, will continue its support for the region's manufacturing sector as part of Government plans to roll out the initiative nationally. Launched in the North … [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...]
Belle Vue expands partnership with FlixBus
Stockport-based coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, is expanding its partnership with express coach network FlixBus to launch three new routes. Belle Vue will run daily services between Manchester and York, Birmingham and Leicester from Spring 2024 as it expands its operations in the express … [Read more...]
Kao Data appoints Jargon Group to build northern profile
Specialist data centre developer, Kao Data, has appointed the MediaCityUK-based PR team of the Jargon Group to help build awareness of its £350 million investment in the North of England. Kao Data is partnering with the Jargon Group to support communications around its plans for a 40MW data … [Read more...]
Local business community gathers for official launch of Merseyway Innovation Centre
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, political representatives and more from across Stockport recently gathered to celebrate the official launch of the new Merseyway Innovation Centre. To mark the opening of the office and meeting space based in the heart of Stockport town centre, the event welcomed … [Read more...]
Stockport Council calls for funding decision to make borough’s stations accessible
Stockport Council is calling on government to ensure the borough receives funding to ensure train stations can be made accessible for all. Four is stations in Stockport – Woodsmoor, Davenport, Bredbury and Woodley – are among those across Greater Manchester without step-free access and among … [Read more...]
£4.5 billion investment announced for UK manufacturing
The UK government has announced a £4.5 billion package of investment across eight UK manufacturing sectors between 2025 and 2030, including the automotive, aerospace, and clean energy sectors. The automotive industry is the largest recipient of funds, securing over £2 billion, while the aerospace … [Read more...]
Business owners largely ill prepared for unexpected offers from corporate buyers, finds Azets
50% of business exits have stemmed from an unexpected approach from a buyer, however many business owners have failed to maximise shareholder value because they are ill prepared for the ‘tap on a shoulder’ approach, according to research by Azets. The top 10 accountancy firm's data is based on a … [Read more...]
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