Community groups, creative and cultural organisations now have the opportunity to apply for funding as part of Stockport's tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture for 2023. Community groups, creative and cultural enterprises, and other organisations are being invited to apply for funding to … [Read more...]
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Foreign direct investment delivered 3,800 Greater Manchester jobs in 2022
Foreign direct investment in Greater Manchester created thousands of new jobs across the city-region, according to the latest government statistics published earlier in June 2023. The Department for Business and Trade Inward Investment Results for 2022-2023 revealed that the city-region attracted … [Read more...]
John Lewis becomes first UK retailer with science based net-zero targets
The John Lewis Partnership, which owns John Lewis and Waitrose, has become the first UK retailer to have its net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The initiative, a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with … [Read more...]
Cheadle lender prices residential mortgage backed securitisation
Cheadle specialist lender, Together, has announced the pricing of its £425.5 million residential mortgage backed securitisation (RMBS). The 1st charge only RMBS is the lender's eighth successful securitisation since 2017, and only Together Group's eleventh mortgage backed securitisation overall. … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport lights up red, white and blue as thousands jet off for Fourth of July celebrations
Terminal Two at Manchester Airport will be lit up in red, white and blue this weekend (30th June 2nd July) as thousands of passengers jet off to the United States ahead of Independence Day on Tuesday 4th July. More than 100,000 people travel to the US from Manchester Airport every month, with Aer … [Read more...]
Winners announced from the Made in Stockport Awards 2023
The Made in Stockport Awards 2023, started by a Stockport creative business in 2021, celebrates and showcases the fantastic and diverse businesses across the town. The 3rd Made in Stockport awards, the 2nd physical event due to Covid restrictions, took place at Bask at Stockport Exchange, a … [Read more...]
Local business survey shows slowdown in activity across all sectors of Greater Manchester economy
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's (GMCC) latest business survey has revealed a slight slowdown in activity in Q2 of 2023. The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), conducted between 22nd May and 12th June, saw the Chamber's headline Greater Manchester Index fall from 30.3 in Q1, to … [Read more...]
AI adoption could add £31 billion to UK economy
Widespread adoption of generative AI by UK businesses could add £31 billion of GDP to the economy, according to a report from Big 4 accountancy firm, KPMG. The Generative AI and the UK labour market report identifies a 1.2% gain in overall productivity in the UK economy, equivalent to £31 billion … [Read more...]
Vernon signs up to Mortgage Charter to support borrowers
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has signed up to the new Mortgage Charter, launched following last week's interest rate rise to protect borrowers. The Charter was announced on 23rd Friday by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt following discussions with major lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority … [Read more...]
Technology adoption programme publishes whitepaper to help Stockport manufacturers deliver on net zero plans
The Made Smarter technology adoption programme has published a new whitepaper to help manufacturers in Stockport and across the North-west accelerate plans towards net zero carbon emissions. ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made smarter and greener with technology’ is a … [Read more...]
Stockport Council encourages local businesses to become a Fostering Friendly Employer
Stockport Council is encouraging businesses in the borough to become 'Fostering Friendly' to ensure staff who foster are supported by their employer. The council has adopted a ‘Fostering Friendly Policy’ which gives five days’ extra leave to any employee who is applying to become a foster carer … [Read more...]
The Pensions Regulator: ‘We could be knocking on any employer’s door’
Employers in Stockport are to be targeted with spot-check inspections as The Pensions Regulator looks to protect the retirement savings of workers in the borough. Inspection teams from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have been visiting businesses across Greater Manchester, with more visits set to … [Read more...]
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