The Bank of England has raised its base interest rates to 5.25%, their highest level in 15 years as it continues to respond to high inflation. The latest 0.25 percentage point rise represents the fourteenth consecutive decision by the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee to increase the base rate of … [Read more...]
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Majority of North West graduates and business leaders see value in university education
Research from Universities UK has found roughly two thirds of graduates (65%) and three quarters of business leaders (75%) in the North West believe that going to university builds vital transferable skills for a career. The research, based on the perspectives of 3,500 UK graduates and 3,500 … [Read more...]
Council to continue agreement with Trans Pennine Trail
Stockport Council has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the Trans Pennine Trail coast-to-coast route through the borough. The 215-mile Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) crosses the North of England, and runs through Stockport along the banks of the Mersey, then either through the town centre or on … [Read more...]
NHS out for Stockport Pride
Staff from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust were among those from Stockport organisations showing their support for the town centre's Stockport Pride event on Sunday 30th July. Colleagues from the trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, joined hundreds of others … [Read more...]
CE marking recognition extended indefinitely beyond 2024 deadline
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. Following the UK's exit from the EU, the UK will introduce its own UKCA marking for regulated products being sold in England, Scotland and Wales from December 2024. … [Read more...]
Tickets now on sale for 2023 Stockport Business Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Stockport Business Awards, which will take place at Edgeley Park, Stockport, on Thursday 5th October, where the winners will be announced. Tickets can be purchased by emailing CN Group's Laura Frost. Individual tickets are £95 and a table of ten is £950. As … [Read more...]
MAG funding supports Local Link bus service in communities around the airport
An additional bus will be added to Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) Local Link bus service, courtesy of funding from the Manchester Airport Group (MAG). Local Link allows residents living in areas across Greater Manchester underserved by public transport to book minibuses on order to … [Read more...]
£220,000 community funding round supports waste prevention projects across Greater Manchester
22 community groups and projects across Greater Manchester aimed at preventing waste have been awarded £220,000 in funding from the Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) Community Fund. The R4GM Community Fund, now in its third year, support local community and voluntary sector groups offering … [Read more...]
Alcohol duty changes come into force
Major reforms to alcohol duty have come into force from today (1st August), bringing tax paid in line with alcohol strength, and reducing the duty on draught products in pubs. The changes were first announced at the Autumn Budget in 2021 to modernise a system that had been in place for 140 years. … [Read more...]
TfGM and Network Rail announce partnership for city-wide transport and regeneration strategy
Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced a new partnership to invest in a joint vision for Greater Manchester's city-centre railway stations. The collaboration agreement, the first of its kind between the two organisations, is a major step forward in bringing … [Read more...]
Azets expands North West senior team
Top 10 accountancy firm, Azets, has announced a new Regional Managing Director and four senior promotions within its North West team. The firm has appointed Susanna Cassey (pictured left) as Regional Managing Director for the North West. Azets has also announced the promotions of Simon Monks … [Read more...]
Stockport residents and businesses invited to prepare for ‘landline switch off’
In 2025, the UK's existing public switched telephone network (PTSN) is to be switched off and landline telephone calls instead made over modern digital connections. Between now and 2025 most telephone providers will be moving their customers from old analogue landlines over to new upgraded … [Read more...]
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