Research by high street bank, HSBC, has revealed that UK SMEs are forecasting increases in profits and revenues in 2023 despite economic woes. Amid the threat of a recession, more than one in three business owners (38%) are forecasting a 10% jump in profits, rising to two-thirds (67%) for the … [Read more...]
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Work set to begin on Underbanks regeneration schemes
Developers, Hall & Co, are set to begin work in early 2023 on the regeneration of four disused buildings in Stockport town centre's Underbanks. Plans were given approval late in 2021 to convert found disused properties into a mixture of apartments, affordable homes and ground floor retail … [Read more...]
Gorvins supports acquisition of major retail media brands
Stockport law firm Gorvins has helped fifth-generation family-owned business, William Reed, to acquire trade publication Retail Week and its sister conference, World Retail Congress. William Reed is a digital, data and events business that has been serving the food and drinks sector for over 160 … [Read more...]
Stockport B2C sector invited to boost financial resilience
B2C businesses in Stockport are invited to join a free financial resilience seminar to help access support through the cost of living crisis. Aimed at businesses of all shapes and sizes that provide everyday essential retail products and services to the public, such as cafés, hairdressers, … [Read more...]
Work begins on platform extension for Gatley station
Network Rail has begun work to extend the platforms at Gatley railway station as part of work to enable larger trains to serve the route from Manchester Piccadilly to the airport. The first stage of work began on Sunday 8th January and the Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport line the line … [Read more...]
New Year, new division for C&C Insurance Brokers
Stockport head-quartered C&C Insurance Brokers have kicked off the new year with a new division, C&C Real Estate. Aimed at providing expert advice within the commercial property insurance sector, C&C Real Estate is being led by C&C’s Jayne Wilson. Since joining C&C … [Read more...]
musicMagpie partners with world’s largest retailer
Stockport's circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, has announced a new partnership between its US brand, decluttr, and the world's biggest retailer, Walmart. The partnership will see refurbished disc media available to buy online on the Walmart.com website for American customers. The partnership … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels awarded Investors in People Gold
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to building a supportive workplace. Investors in People (IiP) encourages businesses to value their employees above all else, by assessing organisations against a … [Read more...]
Seashell marks 200th year with packed 2023 challenge schedule
Stockport charity, Seashell, has launched its Challenge Events Calendar, and is inviting local businesses to support its fundraising efforts as it marks its 200th year in 2023. Seashell is looking forward to an exciting year! The new Moulding Foundation Building is preparing to open its … [Read more...]
House prices fell for fourth consecutive month in December, finds Halifax House Price Index
The average house price fell -1.5% in December 2022 against the previous month, according to data from mortgage lender, Halifax. The December fall is the fourth consecutive month to see the average UK house price come down in value and now stands at £281,272 according the Halifax House Price … [Read more...]
Skills for Growth programme launches training courses for emergency services workers
Greater Manchester's Skills for Growth programme has expanded further to include fully-funded training for emergency services workers in the city-region. GMCA has awarded nearly £2 million from the European Social Fund to Seetec to create The Blue Light Development Academy. The Academy aims to … [Read more...]
Careers support set to be extended to reach primary school children
Primary school children are to gain access to age-appropriate careers guidance under new plans from the Department for Education (DfE). Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school and the new careers programme hopes to encourage them to think … [Read more...]
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