Marketing Stockport News

Supply chain disruption and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic have seen pre-tax profits at the Co-op Group drop £70m to £57m (2021: £127m), although the figure is up from the pre-pandemic figure of £24m for 2019. Group chair Allan Leighton said: “The economic headwinds look stark and will be … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Platform81 has been shortlisted in two categories at Prolific North’s prestigious Champions Awards 2022.  The Champions Awards, now in its 10th year, celebrate the top talent in creative and digital across the North of England.  Platform81 have been shortlisted for … [Read more...]

Stockport Food Network is running a food drive from the 11 April and organisations are not only welcome to donate food, but also asked to host a ‘hub’ to collect donations. The Stockport Food Drive is taking place from 11th to 17th April and is urging businesses and organisations in Stockport to … [Read more...]

Stockport Community Champions are individual volunteers who want to improve people’s health and wellbeing through sharing the latest information from Public Health and other partners. The Champions role is informal, flexible and easy to fit into someone’s normal day. Champions can help … [Read more...]

The UK government has announced a new British Energy Security Strategy to reduce reliance on imported energy, and increase investment in renewable and low-emission power. The strategy will see 95% of energy generated in the UK come from low carbon sources by 2030, accelerating new wind, solar, … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a statement on ongoing disruption at Manchester Airport, following a meeting with its leadership on 6th April. The airport has been plagued with long delays for passengers as the airport has struggled to recruit baggage handlers and security … [Read more...]

A care and housing facility for older people has been given planning approval as part of the Woodford Garden Village development on the former Woodford Aerodrome site. Anchor, a not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has been granted approval for 107 homes on the … [Read more...]

A £1,000 increase in the Employment Allowance, the amount smaller firms can claim to reduce National Insurance Contributions (NICs), has come into effect from today (6th April). The Employment Allowance has risen from £4,000 to £5,000, as announced in the Chancellor's Spring Statement. The … [Read more...]