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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...]

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...]