Greater Manchester's night time economy is to receive vital support from a new support office launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Following the publication of the government's roadmap out of lockdown, many workers and businesses in the hospitality sector have more clarity … [Read more...]
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Carriageway repairs to begin on M60 through Stockport
Highways England is to begin major repairs to the carriageway on the M60 in Stockport, between Junctions 1 and 2. Last year, an investigation was carried out to understand why the carriageway on this stretch of the motorway continued to deteriorate. Work revealed that the concrete beneath the … [Read more...]
Charity project takes flight for Manchester Airport worker
A Project Manager at Manchester Airport, Sam Buah, hopes his new book will inspire readers to believe that they ‘have the potential to be great’, as he imparts lessons learned on a remarkable life journey that took him from his hometown in Ghana to the UK’s third largest airport, via a job as a … [Read more...]
25th February: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,144,577 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 9,938 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 16,803 – 18 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 442Total UK deaths: 121,747England Cases per 100,000: 105R number in UK: 0.6 – 0.9 Vaccine … [Read more...]
GM Labour market update reveals continued Covid-19 impact on employment
GMCA has compiled the latest employment figures for the city-region in its labour market update, revealing the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the local economy. Unemployment in the North-west rose to 4.8% in the three months to December 2020, slightly below the nation figure of 5.1%, according to … [Read more...]
Tickets now available for Stockport Jobs Match Careers Week
Attendees can now book their free tickets to attend events being put on by Stockport Jobs Match to mark Greater Manchester Careers Week. The week of sector-themed virtual careers events will help signpost jobseekers in the borough to careers advice, training, employers and live vacancies. The … [Read more...]
Stockport College student wins national Young Student of the Year award
A student from Stockport College has beaten off competition from other finalists to be named as the Association of Colleges’ Young Student of the Year. Esha Mumtaz (pictured) was recognised for her outstanding commitment to the local community after applying her studies in Health & Social … [Read more...]
Cheadle lender reports ‘robust performance’ in last three months of 2020
Cheadle based lender, Together, has reported its results for the three months to December 2020, with the firm optimistic for the future. After providing mortgage-payment deferrals to over 7,800 customers, Together has reported in its latest results that the business remains profitable and that … [Read more...]
Community projects awarded over £300,000 from Stockport Local Fund
Community projects in the borough have been awarded £307,000 by the council's Stockport Local Fund since the start of 2021. The fund has supported 68 local projects to support the most vulnerable people in Stockport during the Covid-19 pandemic. Community projects to have received support … [Read more...]
24th February: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,134,639 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 8,489 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 16,797 – 196 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 548Total UK deaths: 121,305England Cases per 100,000: 105R number in UK: 0.6 – … [Read more...]
North-west sets out vision for becoming carbon neutral
Leaders from across the North-west have set out their vision for the entire region to become carbon neutral by 2040. Ambitions for the region are being set in preparations for the UK's hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) later this year, and set the goal of the region reaching … [Read more...]
Regional leaders react to plans for easing lockdown
Business and political leaders from across the North-west have responded to plans set out by the Prime Minister for how to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions. CBI North West Director, Damian Waters, described Boris Johnson's roadmap as 'a good starting point', and welcomed the commitment to … [Read more...]
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