The manufacturing sector has seen business optimism fall sharply, citing rising costs and depressed growth according to the latest Quarterly Industrial Trends Survey from the CBI. The quarterly survey, sponsored by Accenture, found that business optimism fell in April by 9%, the sharpest decline … [Read more...]
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Pandemic drove UK advertising spending to record high
Advertising spending in the UK reached a record high of £31.9 billion in 2021 as businesses sought to reach customers online following the coronavirus pandemic. The latest figures published in the Advertising Association's UK Advertising’s Adspend Review: The Pandemic Effect report showed the … [Read more...]
Electricity network operator appoints new CEO
Stockport and Warrington-based Electricity North West has appointed Ian Smyth (pictured) as new CEO, joining the business from UK Power Networks. The appointment follows outgoing CEO Peter Emery's announcement of his intention to step down earlier this year. Ian Smyth will take over the role of … [Read more...]
Stockport shoppers raise £1,500 and counting for Ukrainian refugees
Stockport shoppers contributing to Merseyway's Giving Tree appeal have so far raised over £1,500 to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in the borough, the shopping centre has revealed. Donations will be used to provide shopping vouchers to thirty families arriving in Stockport to escape conflict … [Read more...]
New authority announced to recover government money lost to fraud during pandemic
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced the creation of a new 'fraud squad' to recover money lost to fraudulent Covid support claims and other criminal targeting public funds. The Public Sector Fraud Authority is expected to launch in July, bringing together data analytics experts … [Read more...]
Timetable changes planned for Northern train services in Stockport
A number of train services through Stockport operated by Northern are to see timetable changes from 15th May 2022. Northern has announced the new schedules, affecting routes across the North of England, as part of its efforts to improve reliability and punctuality for passengers. The new … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport gains boost to Middle East connections with new Kuwait route
Around 50,000 people in the North of England are set to benefit from new direct flights between Manchester Airport and the Middle East when a new service to Kuwait launches on the 1st May 2022. The three-times weekly flight from Manchester to Kuwait will help connect the 49,000 people who already … [Read more...]
New leadership support programme to launch in Greater Manchester
A new leadership support programme for businesses across Greater Manchester is set to launch in May from the GC Business Growth Hub. The Greater Manchester Leadership Hive, delivered by the Business Growth Hub and business school's from the city-region's universities, aims to bring together … [Read more...]
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market
A new analysis of the post-pandemic labour market by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that the overall mix of vacancies available remains largely unchanged by Covid-19. The IFS found that while there are around 20% more job vacancies than two years ago, there has been no more … [Read more...]
New trade measures announced in support of Ukraine
The UK government has cut tariffs on all goods from Ukraine as part of its economic support of the country's defence against Russian military aggression. The UK has announced the end to all tariffs covered by the existing UK-Ukraine trade deal, in addition to further sanctions on Russia. All … [Read more...]
Danielle Clements becomes partner at Gorvins
Danielle Clements has been made a partner at Stockport-based solicitors, Gorvins LLP, after first joining the firm in March 2008. An expert in her field of dispute resolution, Danielle has built a stellar reputation for providing tailor-made solutions for a diverse range of commercial and private … [Read more...]
Lidl to offer finder’s fees in search for new supermarket sites in Stockport
Discount supermarket, Lidl, has announced it will offer finder's fees to members of the public who help connect the retailer with locations for new stores. The German-headquartered retailer, which as of March 2022 is the sixth largest supermarket brand in the UK, has highlighted a number of … [Read more...]
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