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...]
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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...]
UK SMEs cyber threat concerns on the rise, finds Sharp research
Concerns about cyber threats amongst UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have risen significantly in the last year, according to new research commissioned by workplace technology specialist Sharp Europe. Nearly four in ten SMEs (38%) reported being more worried about cyber security … [Read more...]
GM Green Summit praises Stockport action on climate change
Projects in Stockport to address climate change have featured prominently in discussions at the city-region's GM Green Summit, held on 2nd October at Lowry Theatre. Among the work being delivered in Stockport to take action against climate change include Stockport Council's Schools Climate … [Read more...]
Stockport’s DigiKnow Alliance marks five years of digital skills support
After first launching in 2018, Stockport's DigiKnow Alliance is sharing the successes it has achieved in addressing digital exclusion and offering skill support in the borough. The DigiKnow Alliance was launched in 2018 by Stockport Council, Stockport Homes, The Prevention Alliance, Starting … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates 185 years in business
Robinsons Brewery, family-run brewers based in the heart of Stockport, celebrated an incredible 185 years of business on the 29th September 2023. Established in 1838, Robinsons has been serving communities with quality beers, pubs and inns for nearly two centuries. The brewery has remained in the … [Read more...]
Belle Vue joins Guild of British Coach Operators
Stockport based Belle Vue Manchester has achieved membership of the Guild of British Coach Operators, following an independent audit of its operations. Membership of the Guild of British Coach Operators is only open to companies which attain a 100 per cent rating in the organisation's inspection, … [Read more...]
TfGM launches grant scheme for small businesses to install cycle parking
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced the launch of an £830,000 grant scheme to help small businesses, community groups, education and healthcare providers to install cycle parking. The grant scheme – funded through the Department for Transport and Active Travel England's … [Read more...]
Stockport food manufacturer achieves back-to-back years of double digit growth
Stockport based specialist food manufacturer, Firstplay Dietary Foods, has revealed it has achieved back-to-back double-digit growth for the first time after accessing a range of business support measures through GC Business Growth Hub. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein … [Read more...]
Grants of up to £1,000 available to open Stockport buildings as warm spaces
Stockport Council is providing grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stockport Local Fund to open more buildings in the borough as 'warm spaces' for those struggling with the cost-of-living this winter. The launch of the grant scheme this year follows a significant response from Stockport … [Read more...]
Northern professionals encouraged to apply for top public sector jobs
Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, has urged professionals from across Northern England to apply for senior roles with public sector bodies. The call for more Northerners to join the public sector comes was made at a speech address business leaders in Darlington on … [Read more...]
172 homes planned for former gravel pit site
Plans have been submitted for 172 new homes to be built on the site of a former sand and gravel pit off Marple Road, Offerton. Proposals by Scottish housebuilder, Stewart Milne, were first revealed in summer 2022, when an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping report was published, … [Read more...]
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