The Growth Company has launched a new Green Skills Academy in Greater Manchester to provide comprehensive training to meet skills needs for the city-region's net zero future. Described as the “first of its kind” in the UK, the Academy in Trafford Park will run courses to upskill existing workers … [Read more...]
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Growth capital investor celebrates record year of exits from North West portfolio
Growth capital investor BGF has reported that 2022 was a record year for realisations in the North West, with three successful exits from businesses. In 2022, the investor exited Didsbury-based St Pierre Group following its acquisition by Mexican food manufacturer, Grupo Bimbo, after originally … [Read more...]
Francis House and The Forum Theatre benefit from pantomime donations
Francis House Children’s Hospice and The Forum Theatre are to receive almost £2,000 each from donations made by patrons who attended the Christmas pantomime at in Romiley this year. Twirly Productions brought “Rapunzel” to Stockport as pantomime returned to The Forum for the first time in three … [Read more...]
Technology adoption programme celebrates fourth anniversary with 250 North-west SMEs supported
The Made Smarter programme to support SMEs in the North West with the adoption of new technology has celebrated its fourth anniversary with investments in 250 smaller manufacturers. Since launching, the programme has invested in 275 projects, including £5 million funded by the government-funded … [Read more...]
CDL awarded Top Employers certification for seventh consecutive year
Stockport insurance technology firm CDL has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for a seventh consecutive year after retaining the prestigious Top Employers certification. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts apprenticeships webinar for employers
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12th February 2023), Stockport College will be hosting a webinar for employers to learn more about what apprenticeships can bring to their business. Hosted by Trafford College Group's Employer Partnerships Lead at Stockport College, Julie Abbott, the … [Read more...]
Stockport travel professional wins national industry award
A Stockport travel professional is celebrating this month after taking home the sector's Unsung Hero Award at the Travel Weekly Globes. Samantha Fisher, Business Development Manager at Bramhall's The Inspire Group was presented with the award at a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. The … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches plans to drive up housing standards
Greater Manchester leaders have begun developing a new Good Landlord Charter in a bid to drive up housing standard across the city-region. The Good Landlord Charter, the first of its kind to be developed in the UK, will cover both social housing and private rented sector housing, and the aim is … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer expects to create 100 new jobs through 2023
Stockport based military equipment manufacturer, WFEL, anticipates it could create up to 120 new jobs in the borough over the coming year. The manufacturer builds rapidly deployed tactical bridges for armed forces around the world and is a key partner on the delivery of new BOXER armoured … [Read more...]
Unemployed young people invited to learn more about personal development courses offered by the Princes’ Trust in Stockport
Organisations working with unemployed young people, aged 16 to 25, are being invited to bring them to a taster session being run by the Princes' Trust and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) at Whitehill Fire Station in Stockport. The two-hour open event will to offer an … [Read more...]
Stockport Council offers top up funding to warm space providers
Stockport Council has announced a third round of 'top-up' funding to organisations in the borough acting as a 'warm space' for those struggling to heat homes during the current energy crisis. The council is keen to support existing providers of warm spaces who are delivering a welcoming … [Read more...]
Inflation slowed slightly in December, latest ONS figures reveal
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December has been released by the ONS, showing that the annual rate of inflation slowed slightly on the previous month but remains in double figures. Analysis of prices for a range of consumer products shows that goods cost on average 10.5% more in … [Read more...]
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