Marketing Stockport News

There are now 15.7 million women in work in the UK, latest ONS employment data has revealed, marking an increase of 2 million on 2010 figures. The latest employment figures also revealed that in the last 12 years, the number of women in high-skilled, STEM, management and director-level roles have … [Read more...]

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the government will triple its investment in improvements to the TransPennine rail route, linking Greater Manchester with West Yorkshire, to £9 billion. The funding will support the full electrification of the rail route, saving around 87,000 tons of … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport’s Community Network has announced the return of its popular Dragons’ Den competition for school pupils in its neighbouring communities. This year’s competition for Year 9 and 10 students will be the 12th edition of the event after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 … [Read more...]

With Britain's hottest ever day expected on Tuesday 19th July, trade union GMB has called for workers to be protected with a maximum legal temperature for indoor workplaces. While government guidance exists to protect workers for low temperatures indoors, there exists no similar advice for high … [Read more...]

Freight forwarding business, Blacksmith Freight Services, has taken 33,000 sq ft warehouse space at Manchester Airport's World Freight Terminal. The business already occupies a 12,000 sq ft office and warehouse unit at the terminal, and the additional warehouse will support the continued growth … [Read more...]

Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Hunter, has confirmed that library services will continue to be offered from Stockport's Central Library to ensure continued public access to the historic building. Cllr Hunter confirmed the decision during a meeting of the Full Council on 14th July, setting … [Read more...]

Analysis by business advisory firm, Quantuma, has revealed the extent to which SMEs in the North-west have bounced back after the Covid-19 pandemic. In Q4 of 2021, the number of severely distressed SMEs in the North-west decreased, in contrast to much of the rest of the UK. Despite this, and … [Read more...]

Stockport based schoolwear manufacturer, William Turner and Son Ltd, have announced their acquisition by Banner Group. The family-run business was established in 1969, and will complement Banner’s existing schoolwear range with ties and other accessories, as well as brining William Turner’s … [Read more...]