SMEs in Stockport are being to encouraged to improve the digital skills of their workforce with free training courses from the Digital Careers Upskill Programme. The programme, part of the GMCA Skills for Growth programme and funded by the European Social Fund, aims to offer local people with new … [Read more...]
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Virtual hearings jeopardise authority of legal system, warns local family lawyer
The shift to remote hearings in family courts could undermine the authority of the UK legal system, warns Claire Porter, a family lawyer from Stockport firm, SAS Daniels. Although legal practitioners felt fairness and justice had been achieved most or all of the time, 83% of clients had concerns … [Read more...]
Wednesday 19th January – Coronavirus News Updates
Stockport Business Rates Related Schemes: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant: The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant is a one-off grant to support businesses that offer in-person services in a fixed rate-paying premises.Businesses that were trading on 30 December 2021 may be eligible to … [Read more...]
Plan B coronavirus restrictions to end on 26th January
'Plan B' restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus will end in England on 26th January, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. The move will see the end of work-from-home guidance, compulsory use of face coverings in shops, on public transport and in other indoor settings, and … [Read more...]
State of the North report highlights continued North-South divide despite levelling-up pledges
Think-tank IPPR has published its annual State of the North report which has revealed the North-South divide in prosperity has continued to widen, despite 'levelling-up' pledges by government. The report, published on the IPPR website, has highlighted in particular the disparity between regions … [Read more...]
Have you applied for the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant?
Covid-19 Grants: Have you applied for the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant?Applications, including all required information, must be received by midnight 18th February The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant is a one-off grant to support businesses that offer in-person services in … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses to come together and accelerate action on climate change
On Tuesday 15th February, Stockport businesses wanting to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will come together at the first meeting of the Climate Action Business Forum, which was announced at the CAN summit. Attendees will hear from Man Energy Solutions Ltd about carbon action as a … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on proposed Greater Manchester police precept increase
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed increase the police precept for 2022/23 to fund continued improvements to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The precept is the police element of council tax, and the consultation proposes a £10 increase … [Read more...]
Pregnant women encouraged to come forward for vaccine
Pregnant women in Stockport are being urged to come forward to get their Covid-19 vaccine after new warnings reveal the serious consequences for both mother and baby from catching Covid in the later stages of pregnancy. More than 96% of pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid symptoms … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Free antivirus software could cost your business more than you imagine
Dave Taylor, MD of Amshire IT, warns how free antivirus software could end up costing your business more in the long term. I hate to break it to you, my friend…Not everything in life that’s free will save you money in the end. I’ll even go on and say that it could actually cost you much, much … [Read more...]
Tuesday 18th January – Coronavirus News Updates
Stockport Business Rates Related Schemes: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant: The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant is a one-off grant to support businesses that offer in-person services in a fixed rate-paying premises.Businesses that were trading on 30 December 2021 may be eligible to … [Read more...]
Contract awarded for construction of Stockport Interchange
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded construction firm Willmott Dixon the contract to deliver a multi-million pound transport interchange and rooftop park in Stockport town centre. The scheme, on the site of the former bus station which has now been demolished, is part of a major … [Read more...]
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