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Expert Opinion: How to hire an apprentice

With National Apprenticeships Week taking place from 6th to 12th February, Stockport Jobs Match explains what businesses need to know to hire an apprentice. Apprenticeships are a great way to attract and grow new talent within your business and to upskill and develop your existing workforce. … [Read more...]

Brinnington Jobs Fair welcomes over 120 job seekers

Over 120 job seekers were welcomed to a Jobs Fair, organised by Stockport Council and partner organisations at Brinnington Community Centre. The event was targeted at those who are looking to return to employment after a career break, or people who are starting work for the first time. All ages … [Read more...]

Town centre CCTV system given boost thanks to government grant

New CCTV cameras have been installed in Stockport town centre following a funding award from the Home Office's Safer Streets Fund. In July 2022, Stockport was successful in its bid for £430,000, which was part of a £2.4 million grant to Greater Manchester boroughs, to tackle anti-social … [Read more...]

LSH Auto hosts apprenticeship evening

LSH Auto is launching a recruitment drive to find its next generation of apprentices during National Apprenticeships Week, which takes place from the 6th to 12th February 2023. Young people in Stockport and the surrounding area are invited to Mercedes-Benz of Stockport on Thursday 9th February at … [Read more...]

Studio 91 to run Great Manchester Run for St Ann’s Hospice

Jamie Swaby (L) and Ben Horrigan (R), from digital media creators Studio 91, have challenged themselves to run the Great Manchester Run to raise funds for St Ann's Hospice. The pair are hoping to raise £1,000 for the Heald Green hospice charity by running the half marathon across the city-region … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Responding to Subject Access Requests

With Data Privacy Day taking place on the 28th January, Hallidays HR explains what businesses need to know when responding to Subject Access Requests (SAR). In recent months, there has been a rise in Subject Access Requests (known as SARs). As you have a legal duty to respond, it is important to … [Read more...]

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to once again increase interest rates, with the Bank's base rate now set at 4%. The latest rate rise is the tenth consecutive increase announced by economists at the UK's central bank, which is continuing to use its power over … [Read more...]

Eden Point fully let after double letting

Following a final phase of refurbishment works, Bridge Properties has confirmed Eden Point is now fully let after securing two deals totalling nearly 9,000 sq ft. Capelli Sports has taken 5,608 sq ft on a 10-year lease whilst footwear company, Skechers, will relocate from Wilmslow, where it was … [Read more...]

Stockport recognised as net zero hotspot

Stockport has been named a stand-out hotspot for the UK's net zero economy, according to a report from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think-tank. Produced in partnership with CBI Economics and Datacity, the Mapping The Net Zero Economy 2023 report revealed that the Green Economy … [Read more...]