Businesses that have so far not qualified for financial grant support during the national restrictions put in place since 04/11/2020 will be able to apply to Stockport Council for a one-off grant payment of up to £1,000. Specifically aimed at micro-businesses without separate business premises, … [Read more...]
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Government widens workplace coronavirus testing programme
The UK Government has expanded its offer of rapid, regular workplace testing for businesses that remain open during the current coronavirus lockdown. The government has widened eligibility criteria for joining the workplace rapid testing programme from businesses with more than 250 employees, to … [Read more...]
Defence manufacturer set to create 120 new jobs as construction progresses on new facility
Stockport-based defence sector manufacturer, WFEL, is set to bring 120 new jobs to the town once construction completes on a new multi-million pound production facility. The new facility is being built to serve part of a £2.3 billion contract to manufacture Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicles … [Read more...]
Cadent Stockport depot project underway
Gas distribution network, Cadent, has announced work is now underway on a new depot in Stockport. The £650,000 project will see the UK's largest gas distribution network open a new depot in Stockport, as part of a £1 million investment in its operations. The company oversees 21,000 miles of gas … [Read more...]
Stockport Director of Public Health welcomes Novavax vaccine in latest coronavirus statement
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly has welcomed the success in trials of a coronavirus vaccine produced by Novavax. Commenting on the breakthrough, Jennifer Connolly acknowledged the volunteers and medical professionals in Stockport who have taken part in the trial, … [Read more...]
5th February: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,892,459 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 20,634 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 31,670, 1,220 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 915Total UK deaths: 110,250England Cases per 100,000: 239R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 The R number and growth rate in … [Read more...]
One Stockport Hub in former Argos store moves forward
The Council’s Central Stockport Area Committee has approved a change of use for the former Argos until in Mersey Square ahead of a planned conversion of the store to the One Stockport community hub. Councillors made the decision to approve planning officers’ recommendation for the change of use, … [Read more...]
Northern’s train refurbishment project nears completion
Rail operator Northern has announced it has almost completed the refurbishment of its trains as part of a £100 million transformation. The current stage of refurbishment focuses on customer comfort and includes upgrades to seating, lighting, interior and exterior painting and toilets with baby … [Read more...]
Stockport accountants share latest financial news
Stockport accountants, Hallidays, explain key details of the Scottish government's draft budget and developments to pandemic business support in their latest financial news summary. 10.7 million taxpayers submitted their 2019/20 Self Assessment tax returnsHMRC has revealed that more than 10.7 … [Read more...]
Stockport broker supported SMEs with £14.4 million in financing in 2020
Stockport broker, Johnson Reed, has announced it has raised over £14.4 million for UK SMEs in 2020 to finance their businesses through the pandemic. Johnson Reed was also approved as an intermediary for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, offering 80% government-backed loans to … [Read more...]
Council continues free school meals voucher scheme
Stockport Council has announced it will once again be issuing vouchers to families eligible for benefit related free school meals who attend schools in the borough. Eligible families do not need to apply as the Council is working with Stockport schools and colleges to identify the vulnerable … [Read more...]
4th February: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,871,825 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 19,202 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 32,851, 357 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 1,332Total UK deaths: 109,335England Cases per 100,000: 242R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 The R number and growth rate in … [Read more...]
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