UK STATISTICS There have been more than eight million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and more than 137,000 people have died, government figures show. Total UK Cases: 8,006,660 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 39,851 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,836, 68 fewer than on … [Read more...]
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24 major employers sign up to cut emissions with North-west hydrogen project
24 key employers in North-west England and North Wales, including Kelloggs, Jaguar Land Rover, PepsiCo, Kraft-Heinz and Pilkington have formally agreed to work with the HyNet low carbon cluster to decarbonise their industries by switching to hydrogen fuel. HyNet is a UK leading decarbonisation … [Read more...]
Financial support scheme for HGVs to launch in November ahead of Clean Air Zone
A financial support scheme to upgrade or retrofit Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to comply with the GM-wide Clean Air Zone will open to applications this November. Subject to approval by the GM Air Quality Administration Committee, HGVs registered in Greater Manchester will be able to apply for … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses asked to pledge support for young people
Businesses in Stockport are invited to pledge their support for creating workplace opportunities for young people, as part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Young Person's Guarantee. The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic has been worse for young people in Greater … [Read more...]
Council to host first Climate Action Now Summit
Stockport Council will host its first virtual summit to discuss action towards its Climate Action Now priorities for tackling the climate emergency and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2038. The Climate Action Now (CAN) Summit will be free to attend and take place on Tuesday 9th November, … [Read more...]
£80,000 of donations made in 2021 by airport’s Community Trust Fund
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has now pledged more than £80,000 to local community causes in 2021, after nine grants totalling £23,146.46 were approved in the latest funding round. The latest round of donations, agreed in July, follow 17 grants offered at April’s meeting worth … [Read more...]
Plan for Jobs employment support schemes extended to 2022
A number of employment support schemes announced as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs programme of support have been extended with a further £500 million of funding. The extension of the schemes coincides with the end of furlough and new programmes were also announced to support older … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels commended in 2022 Legal 500
Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP has been recommended as a top tier firm with a number of its teams and individuals recognised in the latest Legal 500 UK guide. The firm achieved Tier 1 for its corporate and commercial department whilst six other practice areas were recommended across its four … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer plans growth with £14.5 million refinancing package
Manufacturer of licensed textile products, Character World, has secured a £14.5 million refinance package from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance to fund growth plans for 2022. The Cheadle Hulme based firm has increased its working capital facility from £8 million to £10 million after four … [Read more...]
South Manchester Financial & Professional networking returns
A popular networking event for the financial and professional services sectors in Stockport and South Manchester returns in October after a pandemic break. South Manchester Financial & Professional network, established by Stockport Economic Alliance and Stockport Council, will re-launch its … [Read more...]
October 5th: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 7,934,936 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 35,077 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,556, 197 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 33Total UK deaths: 136,986England Cases per 100,000: 338R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.0 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Planet Mark’s Zero-Carbon ‘Battle Bus’ arrives into Stockport
Planet Mark’s ‘carbon battle bus’ has arrived into Stockport ahead of the town's first Sustainability in Action Summit. The 100% electric bus is touring the UK to spread the net zero message with Stockport being one of over 30 stops in cities and towns as it travels to COP26 in Glasgow. After … [Read more...]
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