UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,414,242 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,445 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,533 (84 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 22Total UK deaths: 127,502England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily change: 1)R number in … [Read more...]
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GMCA joins coalition to tackle digital skills gap
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has joined over 140 other organisations working to close the UK's digital skills gap. FutureDotNow, bringing together local authorities as well as major employers such as BT, M&S, Nationwide BS and Accenture, is working to address the 17 million … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group seeks waivers on financial penalties as pandemic impact continues
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict international travel, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has sought approval from bondholders to waive any penalties on almost £2 billion of bonds and credit facilities. MAG believes that it risks breaching financial covenants on up £1.46 billion in … [Read more...]
Journey planning app partners with TfN to improve travel information
Leading journey planning app, Citymapper, is now using an open-data tool designed by Transport for the North (TfN) to better inform users of service disruptions on public transport in real time. The Citymapper integration means public transport users across the region can access clearer and more … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses invited to build resilience
Greater Manchester businesses are invited to take part in a free Business Resilience Workshop, as part of the Skills for Growth SME support programme. Resilience is the mental reservoir of strength that we are able to call on in times of need, and this enlightening workshop will provide business … [Read more...]
Stockport pharmacies offer free lateral flow tests
Free lateral flow tests are now available from Stockport pharmacies under a new service called Pharmacy Collect. The service means people without symptoms of COVID-19, can now conduct regular testing themselves from home without needing to attend a test centre. Visit your local pharmacy to … [Read more...]
Ring NHS 111 first this May Bank Holiday
Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Monday, 3 May, Bank Holiday. GP practices in Stockport will be closed, so if you have a medical need call NHS 111 first and you will be directed to the most appropriate service to use. It’s free to call and is open 24 hours a day, seven … [Read more...]
29th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,411,797 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,166new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,634 (20 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 29Total UK deaths: 127,480England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily change: 1)R number in … [Read more...]
North and Midlands lead in UK’s jobs recovery
Recovery in the UK's jobs market after the coronavirus pandemic is being led by towns and cities in the North and Midlands of England, according to research carried out by the Centre for Cities think-tank and global job site, Indeed. Since the government's roadmap out of lockdown was announced in … [Read more...]
Work progresses on new Heaton Mersey retirement community
Construction work has begun on a new retirement community in Heaton Mersey, The Woodlands, with developer's Adlington Retirement Living releasing new images of the scheme. The project will see 63 apartments for the over-55s built on a 1.5 acre site on Woodlands Road in Heaton Mersey. … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to join Peer Networks to support growth
Stockport businesses are being invited to join the Peer Networks programme, giving SME leaders the opportunity to share advice on growing their business from peer-to-peer networking. The programme, delivered by the GC Business Growth Hub creates small cohorts of like-minded business owners from a … [Read more...]
Stanley Green beauty business wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Beauty Works, an international supplier of hair and beauty products based at Stanley Green Business Park, was honoured with a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. The firm, which employs 60 people, was one of 205 UK businesses to be recognised with the award this … [Read more...]
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