The relaunched Recovery Loan Scheme and IMF growth forecasts are the top financial headlines in August as Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays, share their run down of the key stories for business this month. Recovery Loan Scheme to be relaunchedThe Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) will be relaunched … [Read more...]
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Together announces appointment of new Head of Clubs and Networks
Specialist lender Together has today announced the new appointment of Nick Parker as Head of Clubs and Networks. Nick will be responsible for the strategic development of the channel, focusing on the Cheadle-headquartered lender's strong relationships with its networks and clubs, and building a … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport workers’ donations feed dozens of families this summer
Staff working at Manchester Airport have clubbed together to collect donations of food, toiletries and other essential goods for distribution to local food banks over the school summer holidays. The Feed a Family scheme, which has been spearheaded by the Airport Community Network, was open to … [Read more...]
Search begins for delivery partners for Stockport 8
Stockport Council and Stockport MDC have begun the procurement process for delivery partners for the Stockport 8 development within the town centre. The eight-acre site will form new Brinksway and Station Quarter communities within Stockport MDC's vision for redeveloping the Town Centre West area … [Read more...]
C&C Insurance Brokers score a Double-Double
Two of the regions top sporting clubs have delivered a double-double win for their sponsors, Stockport's C&C Insurance Brokers. Stockport County won the National League on the last day of the season, and Manchester Thunder once again won the Netball Superleague, going the whole season … [Read more...]
Progress on place-changing regeneration schemes behind strong results for Stockport Exchange delivery partner
Work on over 40 major regeneration schemes, including Stockport Exchange, is behind Muse Developments' positive contributions to the half-year results at parent company, Morgan Sindall. Muse has had a strong start to the year, delivering place-changing regeneration in collaboration with its … [Read more...]
Council announces death of Cllr Sheila Bailey
Stockport Council is saddened to announce that Councillor Sheila Bailey passed away on 3rd August. Aged 74, Cllr Bailey was a Labour councillor, first elected to Stockport Council in 1990, and represented the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ward. During her time on the council, she served as the … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS all out for local Pride
Colleagues from areas across Stockport NHS Foundation Trust joined in the festivities at Stockport Pride, including taking part in the grand parade. Stockport Pride is an annual celebration of acceptance and diversity of the borough's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community. This year’s was … [Read more...]
Sixth consecutive rise brings interest rate to 1.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has agreed to increase the base interest rate to 1.75%, the sixth consecutive rise. Economists at the Bank of England voted 8-1 in favour of the 0.5 percentage point increase, putting rates at their highest since January 2009 at the beginning of the … [Read more...]
New funding announced to boost overseas recognition of professional qualifications
The UK government has announced it will offer grants up to £75,000 to help regulators and business organisations have professional qualifications recognised overseas. The move aims to help boost exports within the service industries and make it easier for accountants, lawyers, architects and … [Read more...]
North-west commuters could save £730 by cycling to work
Cycling to work could save commuters in the North-west up to £730 each per year, according to research to mark Cycle to Work Day by employee benefits provider, Blackhawk Network. In a survey of over 2,000 UK employees, the cost of travel to work, including fuel prices, was cited as a top concern … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer partners with Rolls Royce on British Army contract
Stockport defence manufacturer, WFEL, has announced that Rolls Royce will supply engines for Boxer Armoured vehicles being built for the British Army. The engine manufacturer has been selected by both WFEL and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), a Telford-based business also delivering the … [Read more...]
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