Stockport-based WFEL, which provides engineering and manufacturing of military equipment to armed forces around the world, has announced it has awarded a sub-contract to a Nasmyth Group for the supply of precision-machined components. Birmingham-based Nasmyth Group has entered a 10-year Long Term … [Read more...]
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Tickets still available for Stockport Business Awards launch event
There is still time to get your tickets for the launch event for this year's Stockport Business Awards, taking place on the evening of Thursday 24th March. Taking place at awards' organisers Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants' head office at Cheadle Royal Business Park, the free launch event … [Read more...]
73% of Greater Manchester job vacancies have no mention of flexible working
Almost three-quarters of jobs advertised in Greater Manchester have no mention of flexible (including part-time and home working) working options according to an analysis of 175,000 vacancies posted online. Job vacancies in the city-region are at their highest level since records began over 20 … [Read more...]
Government announces £150 million to safeguard bus and tram services as public transport use recovers after the pandemic
The government has confirmed it will provide £150 million of support to bus and tram operators nationwide that are continuing to face a financial shortfall as passenger numbers are yet to recover after the coronavirus pandemic. The funding package, announced to be the last package of Covid-19 … [Read more...]
UK retailers see prices rise at fastest rate in a decade
The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) Shop Price Index has found prices rose 1.8% in February, the highest month-on-month rate of inflation since November 2011. Shop Price annual inflation has largely been driven by increases in costs of fresh food, which saw prices rise by 3.3% in February, up … [Read more...]
musicMagpie well-positioned for 2022 despite dip in revenues
Stockport-based recommerce group, musicMagpie, has seen its annual revenues dip in the year ending 30 November 2021, but advises it is well-positioned for future growth. In year-end figures published today (2nd March), the group revealed revenues were down 5.1% on 2020 numbers, in line with … [Read more...]
Orbit Developments sees significant leasing bounce-back
Commercial property landlord and developer Orbit Developments has revealed the company has exceeded pre-pandemic levels of office leasing as businesses return to their offices after the Covid-19 pandemic. The company is a significant commercial landlord in Stockport, owning sites in throughout … [Read more...]
New plan for Clean Air Zone to be developed by July 2022
Greater Manchester has been given until 1st July 2022 to develop a new plan for tackling air pollution after the government agreed to delay the Clean Air Zone. Charges had been due to come into effect from May 2022 that would see the most polluting vehicles face a daily charge to use the road … [Read more...]
CBI calls on Chancellor to extend policies for growth
The CBI, representing 190,000 UK businesses, has called on the Chancellor to extend a number of economic policies and avoid low-growth as the country recovers after the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation has estimated that targeting 2.5% growth for post-pandemic recovery could add £100 billion … [Read more...]
North West set for record year of equity investment
Equity investment in businesses in the North West is expected to reach a record high in 2022 according to a new report published by the British Business Bank. According to the British Business Bank’s eighth annual Small Business Finance Market 2021/22, the investment value of equity deals was … [Read more...]
Dealership group launches ‘Jump Start’ trainee scheme
Dealership group Lookers, which operates a number of car retail showrooms in Stockport, has announced plans to create 80 new jobs as part of a nationwide 'Jump Start' sales trainee scheme. Prospective candidates from across Stockport are being urged to apply for the programme which will include … [Read more...]
Stockport Council marks National Empty Homes Week
Stockport Council is recognising Empty Homes Week, which this year runs from 28 February to 6 March, and aims to raise awareness of long-term empty homes. Tackling empty properties maximises the properties available in the borough and improves communities. The supply of housing in Stockport is … [Read more...]
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