Consumer group, Which?, has lauded Stockport as one of the UK's best places to live during retirement, just a month after being named a top destination for first-time homebuyers. In September, the Times newspaper described Stockport in its list of the country's 12 best places for first-time … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses invited to Proper Good Business Conference
Stockport businesses are invited to attend the borough's first Proper Good Business Conference, aimed at connecting the business community with Stockport's social enterprises. This event has been specifically created with businesses in mind to offer solutions to the challenges faced by businesses … [Read more...]
Together makes £180,000 donation to support Greater Manchester green spaces
Cheadle-based specialist lender Together has made a £180,000 donation to support the work of the We Love MCR charity, which will use funds to improve outdoor spaces in Greater Manchester. £150,000 of the donation from Together will go towards improvements to Wythenshawe Park over the coming years … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Business Case for Kindness, Compassion and Empathy
Hallidays HR explain the benefits of leading with kindness, compassion, and empathy by exploring the tactics to cultivate these traits in business. Can you remember a day at work when a single act of kindness from a colleague profoundly impacted you? How about a day when you acted kindly toward … [Read more...]
Prime Minster cancels Manchester leg of HS2
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced he is scrapping plans for the HS2 high-speed rail link to be built between Birmingham and Manchester. The announcement follows much speculation in the media that the Northern leg of the high-speed rail line would be cancelled in a bid to curb rising costs … [Read more...]
Business and political leaders in the North oppose cancellation of Manchester leg of HS2
Ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's address to the Conservative Party Conference today (4th October), business and political leaders in the North and Midlands of England have expressed their support for the HS2 high-speed rail service to reach Manchester. Following much media speculation that … [Read more...]
Gorvins Solicitors retains and improves on Legal 500 rankings
Stockport-headquartered Gorvins Solicitors is celebrating the 2024 results of the Legal 500 series, which has recognised practice areas and individuals at the firm once again. The firm has retained a tier 1 ranking within three service areas; corporate & commercial, commercial property and … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre team announced
The team leading Stockport’s new Merseyway Innovation Centre has now been announced, with Gordana Maljkovic (middle left) and Emma Husband (right), joining Innovation Director Naomi Timperley and Centre Manager, Rob Kates. Naomi Timperley is the centre’s Innovation Director and will provide … [Read more...]
Stockport ecommerce platform raises £1.5 million to target B2B sector
Stockport based Shopblocks, an ecommerce platform that enables small businesses to set up an online store, has secured a £1.5 million investment to grow its market share within the B2B ecommerce market. The business has raised funding from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia … [Read more...]
Stockport recognised as hotspot for purpose-led business
Stockport has been recognised by an expert judging panel as a Social Enterprise Place, meaning the area is committed to purpose-led business and the local economy is thriving. Social enterprises are businesses that trade for a social purpose and reinvest or donate a portion of their profits (or … [Read more...]
Tougher measures announced to tackle late payments to small businesses
The government has announced it will introduce tougher measures to address late payments to small businesses ahead the publication of the Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review. Small businesses are particularly affected by late payment of invoices and long payment terms imposed by larger … [Read more...]
Chancellor commits to increase National Living Wage to two-thirds of median earnings
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed he intends to honour the Low Pay Commission's upcoming recommendations which are expected to call for the National Living Wage to be increased to two-thirds of median earnings in the UK. The Low Pay Commission has advised the government on recommended levels … [Read more...]
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