The Bank of England has announced a further increase in its base interest rates and issued a stark warning on the UK economy in the near-future. Interest rates have increased by a further 0.25 percentage points to 1%, the highest level since 2009 at the height of the global financial crisis. The … [Read more...]
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Votes counted following local elections in Stockport
Overnight counting has seen Stockport voters choose their representatives across the borough in the 2022 Local Elections., with a third of seats up for election. Following the vote, no single party holds a majority of seats on the council, with the Liberal Democrats on 28 (+2) councillors, Labour … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to support StockSport 2022
Business in Stockport are being invited to get behind a major sport festival coming to the town centre on Sunday 26th June 2022: StockSport. The event will bring together a range of sports sector partners including Crazy Legs Events, Trek Wilmslow, Red Bull, Sports Feet, Lancashire Cricket … [Read more...]
Strawberry Radio to return as 2022 Media Partner for Stockport Business Awards
Stockport's digital radio station, Strawberry Radio will return as the official media partner for the 2022 Stockport Business Awards, organisers Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants have confirmed. The DAB station, available via digital radio, online and through the Strawberry Radio mobile app, … [Read more...]
Stockport Gin ‘Twist of Lime Edition’ named best in Britain
Stockport Gin’s Twist of Lime Edition Gin has been named Best in England and Best in Britain at The Gin Guide Awards 2022. Stockport Gin have previously earned acclaim for their Twist of Lime Edition Gin in the Traditional Gin Under 42% ABV category, and after a third consecutive win, it has gone … [Read more...]
Together Trust awarded Investor in Customers Gold accreditation
Stockport-based disability charity, The Together Trust, has been awarded a gold accreditation by Investor in Customers for its work. It is the third time the organisation has received the gold standard accreditation, which recognises outstanding service for the people they support. Now based … [Read more...]
Ofqual sets out ambitions for the future of technical and academic qualifications
Exams and qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has unveiled a new 3-year plan, setting out the organisation's ambitions for the future of apprenticeships, technical and academic qualifications. Plans set out by the regular look to put the interests students and apprentices at the centre of its work … [Read more...]
Tech sector invited to share views on how to improve security in apps market
Contributions from the tech and digital sector are being invited to inform proposals to toughen security and privacy standards for apps for smartphones, TVs, games consoles and other internet-enabled devices. The government's call for views follows a recent report from the National Cyber Security … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares positive progress on recruitment ahead of peak summer season
Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people applied for jobs at Manchester Airport in April, with 500 new colleagues currently going through security training and vetting processes. 60 new recruits have already joined the operation in April, with a further 200 new recruits … [Read more...]
Online course for small business leaders launches in partnership with Greater Manchester universities
Four Greater Manchester universities are collaborating on a new online-only programme for small business owners to develop their skills. Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Bolton,?University of Manchester, and the University of Salford have launched the OPEN SME programme of … [Read more...]
Kingsmill Kindness Fund backs Blood Bikes Manchester service
The Blood Bikes Manchester service has received vital equipment thanks to a donation from the Kingsmill Kindness Fund launched last year by the Stockport-manufactured bread brand. £600 from the fund has allowed the charity to buy essential satnav devices that will help Blood Bikes continue its … [Read more...]
Office development starts see strong growth
Despite the shift to greater home-based and flexible working, the April 2022 Glenigan Construction Review has revealed that starts on new office development projects rose sharply in the first three months of the year. Data from the construction sector gather by Glenigan revealed that project … [Read more...]
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