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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...]

Monday February 28th – Coronavirus News Updates

Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme - Applications are now closed: Funds for the Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme have been allocated and applications for the scheme are now closed UK NEWS: Covid: Farewell Downing St briefings (for now, at … [Read more...]

Cheadle Hulme warehouse ravaged by fire

A self-storage warehouse at the Stanley Green industrial area in Cheadle has been destroyed after a major fire broke out in the early hours of the morning of 26th February. 130 firefighters were called to the scene to tackle the blaze at the Armadillo Self Storage Unit on Earl Road, near the … [Read more...]

Stockport entrepreneurs invited to apply for support programme

Entrepreneurs in Stockport looking to start or grow their new business are being invited to apply for a new fully-funded support programme. Start Up Vision is a brand-new initiative for help people in Greater Manchester to start their businesses. The scheme is being delivered by the GC Business … [Read more...]

Edgeley Park Queen concert to mark Queen’s 70th Jubilee

This June Stockport County will celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee with a concert at Edgeley Park as stars of London's West End gather to perform favourites from the band, Queen. Entertainment will be provided by the London West End band behind the successful musical, 'We Will Rock You'. The band … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Why has financial market volatility picked up?

As financial market volatility has risen in recent months, most recently with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, asset managers from Handelsbanken discuss the factors at play in their latest Investment Insight. Setting the scene for a perfect storm of volatility The COVID-19 crisis appeared to … [Read more...]

Friday February 25th – Coronavirus News Updates

Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme – Applications are now closed: Funds for the Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme have been allocated and applications for the scheme are now closed. UK NEWS UPDATES: 'Chaotic' youth job scheme failing … [Read more...]

Stockport Council agrees 2022/23 budget

Stockport Council has set its 2022/23 Revenue Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting held on Thursday 24 February. Cllr Elise Wilson, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “This is a budget for our times. A budget to balance the immense pressures of today with the extraordinary … [Read more...]