The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 0.75%. The rise is the second increase in interest rates in 2022, and restores the base rate to its pre-pandemic level. The rate is now back at its joint highest level since March … [Read more...]
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Business Growth Hub return as Stockport Business Awards category sponsor for second year
Organisers, Clarke Nicklin, have welcomed back GC Business Growth Hub as a category sponsor for the second year running at the 2022 Stockport Business Awards. GC Business Growth Hub are a community of specialists with a passion to help a wide range of businesses from all different sectors by … [Read more...]
Community Computers shares impact of Stockport IT recycling scheme
Stockport's DigiKnow alliance has revealed the environmental and social impact of its Community Computers IT recycling programme. The initiative is run by Stockport charity Renewal North West, which became part of the DigiKnow network to help address digital exclusion in the borough. Over the … [Read more...]
Stockport cybersecurity specialist appoints new Sales Director
Specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, Stockport based Distology, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Sales Director, Rob Darby. Rob brings 20 years of tech sector knowledge and experience to the firm, based at One St Peter's Square in the town centre; he has previously held … [Read more...]
RAF completes first successful drone flight fuelled by synthetic kerosene
The RAF has carried out a successful drone flight, pioneering the use of synthetic kerosene which could make aviation more sustainable in the future. The flight is the culmination of Project Vermeer, a UK-US collaborative project to deliver a more sustainable alternative to aviation fuel derived … [Read more...]
Cheadle train station plans take next step forward
Plans for a new £9 million train station for Cheadle have moved forward as Stockport Council agrees to submit its business case to government to have final sign off on the scheme. Stockport Council's Cabinet met on Tuesday 15th March and gave their approval of the plans, which are being funded by … [Read more...]
InsurTech award win for Stockport technology firm
Stockport technology firm, CDL, has won the InsurTech Award for Networks at the National Insurance Awards 2022. Organised by Insurance Today, and supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the awards celebrate the best in insurance provision and management in the UK. The winners … [Read more...]
Together backs Stockport church conversion
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has backed the conversion of a deconsecrated Stockport church into a scheme of nine apartments. Local landmarks including pubs, churches, post offices and banks which dotted the UK’s highstreets have become prime property investment spots for developers, … [Read more...]
Packaging manufacturer celebrates 40 years trading with tree planting at Reddish school
A Stockport-based packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, has kicked off celebrations for its 40th year of trading with a tree planting alongside pupils from Whitehill Primary School in Reddish. The carton board packaging manufacturer, which is based on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Reddish, … [Read more...]
New legislation planned to make digital identities more trustworthy and secure
The government is to propose new legislation to allow digital methods to be used to prove people's identity, in place of physical documentation such as a passport or driving license. The plans follow a consultation on digital identities and aim to make digital documents as trusted and secure as … [Read more...]
North-west leaders seek to boost ties with Ireland and Northern Ireland
Political leaders from the North-west will visit Ireland from 28-29th March as part of a mission to boost business links and cooperation across the Irish Sea, followed by a trip to Belfast on the 30th. Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region mayors, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, will be … [Read more...]
Ryanair announce new summer route from Manchester Airport to Marseille
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will operate flights from Manchester Airport to the French city of Marseille for the first time ahead of the summer holiday season. The new route to the city on France's Mediterranean coast will operate through the summer until October, adding further … [Read more...]
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