Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted in three categories at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards in recognition of the trust's efforts in improving care. The trust, which operates Stepping Hill Hospital and other NHS services in the borough, has been named a … [Read more...]
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Stockport holds vigil for Ukraine
A peace vigil to give Stockport residents the opportunity to express their support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine will take place in St Peter's Square in the town centre on the 29th June. Stockport Ukrainian Club, with the support of Stockport Council, are inviting anyone who wishes to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Credit Insurance could protect your business from collapse
As government support during the COVID-19 pandemic is phased out, insolvencies in most markets are projected to increase in 2022 and 2023. C&C Insurance Broker’s Paul Jackson explains how Credit Insurance could save your business from falling into the same insolvency hole. During the … [Read more...]
Inflation rises further to 9.1%
Latest inflation data has seen the Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit a new high of 9.1% in May, a further 0.1 percentage point increase on April's record figure, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. The latest data shows continued pressure on consumer spending, driven by increased … [Read more...]
Housing Price Index reveals 13.3% annual growth in North-west property prices
The Office of National Statistics has revealed that the average house price in the UK risen £31,000 to £281,000 in the 12 months to April 2022, according to its latest Housing Price Index data. The North-west saw the second highest housing price of any English region rise over the last 12 months, … [Read more...]
North-west SMEs attracted £872 million in equity investment in 2021
SMEs in the North-west secured £872 million in equity investment, triple the previous year's figure, in 2021 according to the latest data released by the British Business Bank. Across the whole of the UK, smaller businesses attracted over £18 billion in equity investment, an increase of 88% on … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sportswear retailer reports record profits
Greater Manchester based sportswear retailer, JD Sports, has reported record profits of more than double its pre-pandemic performance. The company has reported that sales have held up despite inflationary pressures on consumer spending for the year ending January 2022. Pre-tax profits for the … [Read more...]
Uber-backed technology business appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Cheadle-headquartered taxi technology business, Autocab, which was acquired by rideshare giant Uber last year, has announced the appointment of Mike Russell as Chief Operating Officer. Russell joins the business, which provides mobile apps and software for independent taxi companies in over 30 … [Read more...]
Pension schemes to publish their climate impact under new plans to encourage net-zero investment
Pension schemes will be required for the first tome to publish how their investments support action to prevent climate change under new government regulations. The new measures, which come into effect in October, will give around 80% of UK pension savers greater transparency about how their … [Read more...]
Council plans revamp for former Debenhams store
Stockport Council is exploring plans to refresh the former Debenhams store in the town centre after the department store brand fell into administration during the Covid-19 pandemic. While plans are currently in development to build a state-of-the-art hospital on the site, the Council hopes to … [Read more...]
Ecommerce website specialist launches new platform for wholesalers
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecommerce website specialist Shopblocks has launched a new platform to expand its offer to wholesalers and manufacturers. The £500,000 tech platform has been dubbed Stockport.com, referencing the company's base at No.1 St Peter's Square in the town centre, and the … [Read more...]
Deanwater Hotel hosts networking for Stockport’s finance and professional services sectors
A popular networking event for the finance and professional services sectors in Stockport and South Manchester returns in June for its next quarterly meeting. The South Manchester Financial & Professional Network, established by Stockport Economic Alliance and Stockport Council, will return … [Read more...]
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