Stockport healthcare provider, Mastercall, has won the 'Best Use of Technology' award at this year's annual Urgent Health UK (UHUK) conference. The conference took place in Chester on the 6th and 7th october, and saw the Stockport business' Technology Enhanced Living (TEL) service recognised for … [Read more...]
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Aer Lingus celebrates anniversary of direct transatlantic flights from Manchester
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating one year since the launch of its first direct transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport to destinations in the USA and Caribbean. The airline's first flight from Manchester to Barbados, EI31, travelled non-stop on 20th October 2021, and was soon … [Read more...]
Automation technology gives productivity and turnover boost to Stockport food manufacturer
A specialist food manufacturer in Stockport has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein products for people with … [Read more...]
DWP funding will provide holiday activities during October half term
Stockport Council has confirmed receipt of funding from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund that will be used to provide free food and activities for children during the October half term. The clubs will offer a range of fun activities such as art and crafts, … [Read more...]
Food price rises drive inflation back up to 10.1%
The Office of National Statistics' (ONS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose to 10.1% in September, returning to its July high with continued steep rises in food and drink prices. The 0.2 percentage point increase from August's inflation figure was significantly driven by rising … [Read more...]
Night time works planned for M60 Pyramid junction
Night time resurfacing works will start on Monday 24th October on Stockport's M60 Pyramid roundabout and adjoining roads as part of the council's Highways Investment Programme. Stockport Council's Highways team will be carrying out work on a section of Didsbury Road (from Bankfield Avenue to the … [Read more...]
Community Computers call for greener approach to tackling digital divide
Community Computers, part of Stockport’s DigiKnow network, are calling for businesses to go green, reduce their carbon footprint and commit to increasing their social value to reduce the digital divide in Stockport by donating their tech to help residents to get online during Get Online Week … [Read more...]
Successful sale of Stockport firm saves 22 jobs
The sale of a Stockport textiles and sewing solutions supplier completed by restructuring specialists at Leonard Curtis has secured the future of 22 jobs in the town. J.T. Griffiths & Co. Limited, based in Ford Street in Stockport, had been trading since the 1950s, but ran into difficulties … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The importance of income protection insurance
17th to 21th October marks Income Protection Insurance Week, a timely reminder of the importance and value of being protected against the impact of reduced pay due to long-term illness or injury, which in itself can be a stressful time for the person off work, as well as their family: C&C … [Read more...]
Business community reacts to Chancellor’s statement
Business leaders from across the North-west and the rest of the UK have shared their reactions to the newly-appointed Chancellor's statement yesterday, which saw Jeremy Hunt roll back on many of the tax cuts and spending promises announced last month by his predecessor. The emergency statement … [Read more...]
Online service launches to help businesses support employees with health conditions and disabilities
The early test version has launched of a new online service to help businesses access information to help support colleagues with health conditions or disabilities at work. The £6.4 million Support with Employee Health and Disability service aims to help create more inclusive work environments … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on government to support city-region’s net zero ambitions
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has written to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, inviting him to back the city-region's plans to invest in achieving its net zero ambitions. Speaking to delegates at the Greater Manchester Green Summit yesterday (17th October), Andy Burnham warned that the … [Read more...]
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