Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging businesses and individuals to get on their bikes throughout December and take part in Love To Ride's Winter Wheelers cycling challenge. The annual challenge will take place from 1st – 25th December 2023, and is dedicated to embracing the cold … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses invited to conference on working with the borough’s not-for-profit sector
Stockport businesses are invited to attend the borough’s first Proper Good Business Conference and learn about the benefits of working with the borough's third sector organisations. Taking place at Stockport’s Guildhall on Thursday 16th November from 9.30am to 4.30pm, the Proper Good Business … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hosts first UK hub for global startup accelerator
Global startup accelerator, ZEBOX, has opened a new hub in Greater Manchester, its first site in the UK and sixth worldwide. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, formally opened ZEBOX's new site on Portland Street in Manchester city centre, where it will support sustainable and … [Read more...]
Stockport College celebrates graduates of University Centre courses
125 graduates from Stockport College and Trafford College's University Centre have been honoured for their academic achievements at a graduation ceremony in Stockport Town Hall. The Ceremony in the Town Hall's ballroom commenced with a procession of academic staff and honoured guests, including … [Read more...]
Grow the power of your team at Hallidays’ Rise with Xeinadin seminar
Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, are inviting local businesses to explore how to grow the power of their team, in the latest instalment of their Rise with Xeinadin seminar series. We know that in team sports, the ones that work together are generally more successful – but … [Read more...]
Stockport Council relaunches Warm Spaces initiative for Winter 2023
Stockport Council has relaunched its Warm Spaces initiative for Winter 2023 at a launch event held at Stockport County's Edgeley Park grounds on 1st November. Over 90 attendees were present at the launch of the scheme, with funds community organisations to combat residents’ loneliness, isolation, … [Read more...]
Bank of England again holds interest rates 5.25%
Economists on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have once again voted to hold interest rates at 5.25% when they met yesterday (2nd November). The MPC voted 6-3 in favour of the hold, with those opposing calling for 0.25 percentage point rise in the bank's base rate, although … [Read more...]
New AI Safety Institute launched in global first
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has launched a new AI Safety Institute, the first such organisation in the world, that will address harmful capabilities of this emerging technology. The organisation is the evolution of the government's Frontier AI Taskforce and will be advised by industry … [Read more...]
Stockport town centre prepares for a Spectacular Sunday
Stockport will host its first ever town centre-wide Christmas celebration to mark the start of the festive season on 19th November. Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday will welcome a huge line-up of over 60 breath-taking shows featuring 220 artists alongside roaming acts, carnival fun, live music and … [Read more...]
F1rst Commercial Recruitment recognised in Financial Times rankings
Stockport-based F1rst Commercial Recruitment has been named among the top UK recruiters for 2024 by the Financial Times. The Financial Times’ Leading UK Recruiters for 2024 ranking is based on over 10,000 independently collected reviews of UK recruitment agencies, evaluated by research partner … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: WOW moments in customer experience
Customer experience expert, Chris Lowe of insight6, explains the importance of the moments in your service where you can 'WOW' your customers. Creating ‘WOW’ moments will take your customer experience (CX) to the next level. In the fast-paced business world, exceptional customer experiences are … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to Liverpool rail links set for up to £20 billion investment
Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has revealed up to £20 billion could be spent on improving rail links between Manchester and Liverpool. Following the cancellation of HS2 North of Birmingham, the government's 'Network North' proposals to reallocate funds into smaller scale transport schemes … [Read more...]
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