Inflation fell slightly from 6.8% in July to 6.7% in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The latest decline, albeit just by a tenth of a percentage point, brings inflation to lowest level in 16 months. The main contributing … [Read more...]
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New advisory service to launch supporting businesses with AI and digital innovations
A new advisory service is to be piloted from next year to help businesses with AI and digital innovations meet regulatory requirements. The scheme will bring together regulators from a range of sectors to develop a multi-agency service to offer tailored support for businesses bringing new AI and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches supported internships programme with Pure
Stockport Council has launched a new supported internships programme in partnership with Pure College (part of disability charity Pure Innovations). Business leaders from across Stockport attended a launch event to kick-off the scheme on 6th September, which featured an introduction to the … [Read more...]
Two weeks remain to register for Self Assessment for 2022-23 tax year
HMRC is reminded those who are have to pay tax via Self Assessment for the first time for the 2022-23 to register by 5th October. If a customer has any income that they have not already paid UK tax on, they need to register for Self Assessment. New Self Assessment customers could be someone who … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing employees with ADHD
Rob Birley from Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explains how employers can understand and empower success from employees with ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects people’s ability to focus, control impulses, … [Read more...]
Avanti awarded long-term contract to continue running West Coast Mainline
Rail operating company, Avanti West Coast, has been awarded a long-term contract to continue running West Coast Mainline services between London and the North-west, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The award of a long-term contract, which will have a core term of three years and … [Read more...]
Employees to gain right to request predictable working patters
Workers on atypical contracts such as zero-hours contracts will able to demand more predictable patterns of work following the Predictable Working Act gaining Royal Assent. The Act gives workers the right to request a predictable working pattern from their employers and aims to redress the … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new Bee Network ticketing app
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new Bee Network ticketing app as it prepares for the first franchised bus services in the city-region to take to the roads. The launch of the new app on 18th September comes one week before the first locally-controlled bus services in the … [Read more...]
Stockport community projects to benefit from a share of £1.5 million funding
27 community groups and projects have been awarded a share of £1.5 million in funding from Stockport's allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Projects that have been successful in the first round of funding bids range from a writing project for young people to volunteering and, improving … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses encouraged to support city-region’s young people in new campaign
A new campaign, co-designed by young people aged 10-25, has been launched by the Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) to encourage businesses to support the charity with their work. The campaign features young people who have been supported by GMYN, with the creative and wording designed by … [Read more...]
HS2 Manchester leg in doubt amid government concerns over rising costs
The Prime Minister and Chancellor are understood to be in talks over scrapping the Manchester leg of the HS2 high-speed rail line in a bid to curb rising costs of the project, according to the Independent newspaper. Journalists at the paper have learned of the discussions that could see the rail … [Read more...]
Work soon to begin on new build for St Ann’s Hospice in Heald Green
Work is set to begin soon on a new building for St Ann's Hospice after the charity confirmed it has now completed the purchase of the land next to its existing premises. The land acquisition is the latest milestone in the project to replace the charity's current Victorian building with a new … [Read more...]
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