Life Leisure has confirmed the formation of a new Community Interest Company (CIC) that will secure the future of its health, fitness and neighbourhood activity services. Life Leisure, the trading name of Stockport Sports Trust, has provided a valuable service for Stockport residents for 20 … [Read more...]
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Lean Manufacturing & Lean Management – free courses to up-skill core frontline staff
Fully funded by European Social Fund, the Skills for Growth Team and In Step UK have been commissioned to deliver the Lean Manufacturing & Lean Management skills courses as part of the Skills for Growth Programme. The manufacturing sector in Greater Manchester accounts for up to 10% of the … [Read more...]
Strictly Seashell exceeds fundraising target
Stockport charity, Seashell Trust, has raised over the target £200,000 through its Strictly Seashell event. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, the money raised will go directly towards projects that will support students at Seashell. Now in its third year, Strictly … [Read more...]
National Minimum and Living Wage rates go up from today
Around 2.5 million people in the UK will receive a pay rise from today (1st April) in line with increased National Minimum and Living Wage rates. Apprenticeship pay rates will also rise. The uplift in wages will see the National Living Wage (for workers aged 23 and above) rise to £9.50 per hour, … [Read more...]
GMCA chief warns city-region’s net-zero target will be difficult to achieve
In an interview with Local Government Chronicle, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Chief Executive, Eamonn Boylan, has warned of the challenge of meeting the city-region's net-zero target. Greater Manchester set an ambitious target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2038 when it … [Read more...]
Final £35 million of Culture Recovery Fund supports over 300 organisations nationwide
The government has released the final £35 million of financial support from its Culture Recovery Fund to support arts, heritage and cultural organisations rebuild following Covid-19 restrictions. The final phase of grants brings the total amount of pandemic support for the cultural sector to … [Read more...]
New Energy Innovation Agency launches to drive progress towards net zero
The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Modernise and transform with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
Stockport IT support experts, Amshire, explain how Microsoft Azure Stack HCI can help you modernise and transform your business's technological infrastructure. Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is an all-in-one validated HCI system that … [Read more...]
Government report finds a third of firms suffering cyber attacks are hit every week
Businesses and charities are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity practices after a report by the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has found that 31% of business experience cyber breaches or attacks at least once a week. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin agree new partnership on climate action
The largest city-regions in the North-west and the largest cities on the island of Ireland have agreed a new partnership on climate action and net zero innovation following a three-day mission by the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester mayors. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport among beneficiaries of £28.5 billion Australian investment in UK
Manchester Airport is to benefit from investment as Australian firms announce a £28.5 billion total investment into UK businesses. IFM Investors, which owns a 35.5% stake in Manchester Airports Group has committed to a £3 billion investment over the next five years, which will help maintain the … [Read more...]
Stockport hospice closes trading on London Stock Exchange
Stockport charity, St Ann's Hospice, had the honour of closing trading on the London Stock Exchange on 29th March after being named Winner of Winners at the 2021 Chamber Business Awards. The charity were awarded the prize after being put forward to the national competition following local success … [Read more...]
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