Greater Manchester’s Chamber of Commerce has launched a new free network for the city-region's business community to engage and collaborate on sustainability. The Business Green Scene aims to bring together businesses looking to become more environmentally friendly, covering all aspects of … [Read more...]
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Details released of latest Recovery Loan Scheme
Details have been released of the latest iteration of the government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme to help businesses invest and grow out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme, which was launched in April 2021, was extended by the Chancellor for a further two years in July after having already … [Read more...]
GMCA partners with Association of Apprentices to boost opportunities across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has agreed a new partnership with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) to help boost opportunities and the learning experience in the city-region. The city-region has entered into a three-year formal Memorandum of Understanding with the non-profit body … [Read more...]
Regional investment funds behind over 30% of research spinouts in the North and Midlands
Public investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and its counterpart in the Midlands have been fundamental in supporting innovation-led businesses, according to new research. A joint report from the British Business Bank, UK Research & Innovation and Innovate UK titled 'Backing … [Read more...]
HSBC and Taylor Wimpey become latest to offer Cost of Living payments to workforce
High-street bank HSBC, and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey have joined the growing number of UK businesses supporting their lower-paid workers with one-off Cost of Living Payments. In announcing their latest half-year results, Taylor Wimpey has revealed the business will make a cost of living payment … [Read more...]
Voting opens for Vernon’s Community Stars
Voting has opened to vote for not-for-profit groups in Stockport to benefit from Vernon Building Society's Community Stars scheme. Supporters and members of the public can choose from 37 local not-for-profit organisations and charities this quarter. The groups with the most votes will share the … [Read more...]
New hi-tech innovation hub for Greater Manchester gets green light
City-region leaders have approved the creation of the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) to facilitate development along a new corridor in North-east Greater Manchester. The area has potential to create around 20,000 new, high-quality jobs in the city-region, 1.6 million square metres of … [Read more...]
Legal sector to benefit from £4 million investment in digital transformation
The LawtechUK programme is to launch a second phase following a further £4 million government investment to support technology to boost digital transformation within in the legal sector. LawtechUK is a government-backed initiative, launched in 2019 to support digitalisation within the UK legal … [Read more...]
Offerton pub finalists for national award
The Puss in Boots pub in Offerton, owned by Robinsons Brewery and run by Almond Family Pubs, have been named as finalists in the Great British Pub Awards 2022. The pub and restaurant have been shortlisted in the ‘Best Pub for Families’ category, with the winner set to be announced at an event in … [Read more...]
Local Covid-19 Vaccination Offer Extended into August
Stockport's Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the One Stockport Hub has been extended, and will remain open throughout August anyone aged 5 and over. The One Stockport Hub, Mersey Square, SK1 1RA, will be open every Saturday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, with children aged 5-11 invited to come along between … [Read more...]
New type of pension scheme launches
A new type of pension scheme has launched, with applications now open from 1st August in Great Britain. Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes aim to offer improved retirement returns for savers, with more predictable costs for employers as an alternative to the two existing models … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport updates on recovery as school holidays begin
With more than 3.5 million people set to go on holidays from the Northern gateway this summer, Manchester Airport has provided passengers with an update ahead of its busiest time of year. The peak summer season of 2022 is set to be the airport's busiest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic … [Read more...]
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