A group of pupils from Priestnall School in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, are celebrating after winning Manchester Airport’s 12th annual Dragons’ Den competition for aspiring entrepreneurs. Pupils created a Christmas tree decoration commemorating the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and raised a … [Read more...]
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Stockport’s independent businesses ‘turning heads’, says Guardian Travel
The Guardian newspaper has praised Stockport's independent food, drink and creative businesses in a feature in the paper's travel section. Writer Tony Naylor explains how 'something interesting is happening in Stockport' in his article, ‘Something special in the air’: new bars, art, music and … [Read more...]
Interest rates rise again to 3.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted in favour of its ninth consecutive rise in interest rates. The Bank's economists voted 6-3 in favour of increasing its base rate further to 3.5%. The increase is a more moderate 0.5 percentage point rise than the previous November … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative launches FlewDolph Christmas game
Stockport-based agency Dawn Creative have launched their annual Christmas game, with a prize available for reaching the top of the FlewDolph leaderboard! Every year, the team at Dawn Creative make a Christmas game. This year, it features FlewDolph, flying through the sky collecting presents that … [Read more...]
Amshire explains changes coming to Cyber Essentials in January 2023
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will update the criteria needed for businesses to meet Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications from the end of January 2023. Changes are expected to be among the most significant updates to the scheme since it launched in 2014 to give … [Read more...]
National honours for Stockport NHS midwives
NHS midwives in Stockport have received national honours for their profession at the Chief Midwifery Officer awards. Two individuals and one team were each presented with the awards at Stepping Hill Hospital with a visit to from Sascha Wells-Munro (pictured, second from right), the Deputy Chief … [Read more...]
Falling petrol prices saw inflation slow to 10.7% in November
The Office of National Statistics' (ONS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation fell in November to 10.7%, thanks in part to falling prices of petrol and diesel prices. The latest ONS figures recorded a 0.4 percentage-point drop in the rate of inflation, which hit 11.1% in October after … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester economy shows improvement, finds quarterly business survey
The Greater Manchester economy has shown signs of improvement in the last three months according to a survey of businesses conducted by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. In the Chamber's latest Quarterly Economic Survey, the Greater Manchester Index measure of business activity rose by … [Read more...]
One Stockport Academy launches free Health and Care training programme
The ONE Stockport Academy is setting up a new free training programme for people over 19 years old who are unemployed to gain skills for work in the health and care sector. The 6-week programme will begin on Monday, 6 February, 2023 and aims to help people gain the skills, knowledge, and … [Read more...]
New chair appointed to Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Cllr Mark Aldred has been appointed to chair the Greater Manchester Transport Committee (GMTC), the body which oversees TfGM and other local transport operators in the city-region. GMTC is a joint committee made up of representatives from Greater Manchester's 10 local authorities, Greater … [Read more...]
Barclays reveals how North West manufacturers are impacted by supply chain issues
North West manufacturers have around £2 billion worth of goods awaiting completion in warehouses amid supply chain issues, according to a new report by Barclays. The study, 'Chain reaction', by Barclays Corporate Banking has explored the impact of supply chain issues on manufacturing businesses … [Read more...]
Get your Self Assessment wrapped up in time for Christmas, urges HMRC
With more than 2,800 Self Assessment taxpayers completing their tax returns on Christmas Day last year, HMRC is inviting customers to get the submission completed early in order to enjoy the festivities. Self Assessment customers need to complete their tax return and pay any tax owed by the 31 … [Read more...]
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