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...]
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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...]
Stockport celebrates outstanding caregivers in annual Making A Difference Every Day awards
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust held its annual Making A Difference Every Day awards at Stockport Town Hall on the evening of Friday 3rd November. Hosted by Greatest Hits Radio presenter Andy Crane, the awards recognised excellence in both Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport encourages smart meter uptake
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford are encouraging people to take control of their energy use with the help of a smart meter. Citizens Advice is working in partnership with the national Smart Energy GB campaign to highlight the benefits of installing smart energy meters. … [Read more...]
Stockport response officer named GMP’s Police Officer of the Year
A response officer in Stockport has been named Police Officer of the Year at Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Chief Constable’s Annual Awards. PC Tracy Hallworth received her award at the Chief Constable’s Annual Awards held at the Etihad. She combines her response role with also being a Family … [Read more...]
Government plans amendments to retained EU employment legislation
The UK government has announced proposals to amend retained EU rules around employment legislation as part of ongoing post-Brexit divergence from mainland Europe. Changes put forward including include reducing record keeping requirements and simplifying calculations of annual leave and holiday … [Read more...]
Third of UK SMEs have no security measures in place to protect from printer breaches
Research commissioned by business technology provider, Sharp, has found that a third of UK SMEs have no IT security measures in place to cover printers. Research also found 16% of SMEs admitted being impacted by a printer security breach. Sharp's data is based on a pan-Europe survey of 5,770 … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester should keep share of income tax raised in the city-region, argues new report
A new report published by Centre for Cities is arguing Greater Manchester should be able to retain a share of the income tax raised locally as part of further devolution agreements. 'Trailblazer' devolution deals agreed with Westminster for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands earlier this … [Read more...]
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