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...]
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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...]
Andy Burnham calls on businesses to back digital inclusion scheme
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on businesses and communities to back the city-region's efforts to help disadvantaged residents get online. The Mayor has launched the Greater Manchester Databank, part of the National Databank run by Good Things Foundation, alongside phase … [Read more...]
Sunday Times hails Stockport as a ‘place to invest’ in 2022
The Sunday Times has recommended Stockport in its 'best and up and coming areas to invest in' list for 2022. The national newspaper gave the town's prospects a glowing review in its annual list that was published on Sunday, June 19. When describing the best places in the North West, the … [Read more...]
CMI research reveals lack of workplace inclusion could be holding back productivity
New analysis by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has revealed the scale of challenges of workplace inclusion facing UK businesses and the knock-on effect this has on business success and the wider economy. A survey of over 2,000 UK employees (not in managerial roles) found that … [Read more...]
Construction completes on two Airport City Manchester hotels
Construction has completed on two hotels at Airport City Manchester: the ibis budget and Holiday Inn, set to create 350 new jobs and deliver 542 beds at Manchester Airport. Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI), joint venture partner in Airport City Manchester, has finished … [Read more...]
Stockport County make preparations ahead of return to League Two
Preparations are underway at Stockport County for the 2022/23 season following the club's promotion to League Two, with a string of new signings and plans to expand parking at their grounds. With the club's promotion at the end of League Two set to bring bigger crowds to Edgeley Park, Stockport … [Read more...]
Together lends record amount in a single month
Specialist lender Together has announced it has broken its all-time lending record for the second month in a row after exceeding £300 million of new lending in May. The finance group, which provides personal and commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance across the UK, revealed … [Read more...]
Primark to trial click-and-collect service in North-west stores
Fast fashion retailer, Primark, has revealed plans to dip its toes into online sales for the first time with a trial of a click-and-collect service in its stores in the North-west. The retailer will launch the service for childrenswear in 25 locations, with Stockport likely to be among them, by … [Read more...]
Stockport students impress in climate action Town Hall debate
45 students representing 23 schools across the borough debated their climate action ideas at Stockport Town Hall on Wednesday 15th June. Ideas proposed by the town's young people at the Schools Climate Assembly will be presented to councillors at the next full meeting of Stockport Council in … [Read more...]
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