A new blueprint to harness innovation could deliver a £7 billion boost to the economy and support 100,000 new jobs according to the business, science, academic and local government leaders from Greater Manchester behind the plans. Titled 'Innovation Greater Manchester', the plan is forms the … [Read more...]
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Aer Lingus to create 120 new jobs with four new routes from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is set to create up to 120 new jobs at Manchester Airport following the addition of four direct transatlantic services from the northern hub. Aer Lingus will commence the new routes from Manchester Airport flying to New York JFK and Orlando from 29 July, to Barbados … [Read more...]
Rowlinson Knitwear announces a sustainability first with certification for overseas supplier
Rowlinson Knitwear has announced that Totex, its tier 1 supplier in Egypt, has achieved Planet Mark sustainability certification. The schoolwear supplier is the first UK-based textiles business to extend carbon reduction certification to its overseas supply chain, underlining its commitment to … [Read more...]
Stockport tech reseller pledges support to Mayor’s Charity as a Magpie takes flight!
Businesses in Stockport are being encouraged to take part in events to raise funds for local mental health charity Beacon Counselling by either nominating a colleague to take up the abseil challenge or for the less adventurous, to enter a team in the Stockport Business Quiz 2021. Leading the way … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents encouraged to take part in Covid-19 treatment trial
Greater Manchester residents experiencing Covid-19 symptoms are urged to take part in a national clinical trial to identify medicines that can help people recover from the virus at home. The PRINCIPLE trial is investigating treatments for early-stage Covid-19 that can reduce overall recovery … [Read more...]
Council continues support for pupils receiving free school meals in Stockport
Stockport Council has confirmed it will continue to issue vouchers for families eligible for benefit-related free school meals for students attending schools in the borough. Further funding from central government has allowed the council to continue support for families until the end of May. … [Read more...]
23rd March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,301,925 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,342 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,162 (395 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 17Total UK deaths: 126,172England Cases per 100,000: 42 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R … [Read more...]
North-west firms and universities among beneficiaries of £550 million Covid-19 research funding in past year
A number of North-west research teams and businesses have benefited from over £550 million of government funding put towards tackling the Covid-19 pandemic over the last 12 months. Over the past year, 3.600 research and innovation projects nationwide have secured funding from a rapid investment … [Read more...]
100 days remain to apply for EU Settlement Scheme
If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen (resident in the UK by 31 December 2020), you now have less than 100 days left to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June. The UK Home Office has announced that so far over 5.1 million have applied to the scheme, with 4.8 … [Read more...]
Government commits to continued funding for Metrolink
The UK government has announced a commitment to continue funding light rail and tram networks across England, including the Manchester Metrolink, with a further £33 million. Metrolink and other light rail systems have now received a total of £200 million in government funding to ensure their … [Read more...]
Stockport marks National Day of Reflection
Stockport Council is marking one year since lockdown was first introduced due to the pandemic in a National Day of Reflection. Organised by national charity Marie Curie, the Council will commemorate the day by remembering people who have lost lives and support those who have been … [Read more...]
Categories announced for 2021 Stockport Business Awards
Founders and organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, have announced the categories for the 2021 event. New to the line-up this year is ‘The Stockport Award’ this is for organisations that have really been flying the flag and are keen advocates for the … [Read more...]
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