Mayor Andy Burnham has criticised a lack of additional support being made available for areas in England such as Greater Manchester that will enter Tier 3 restrictions when the national lockdown ends on 2nd December. Andy Burnham had previously commented he expected the city-region to return to … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester vaccine trial participants have shared stories of their experiences
Participants taking part in Greater Manchester's first Covid-19 vaccine trial have shared their experiences and why they chose to take part. The study is testing the safety and efficacy of a vaccine being developed by US-based Novavax. This is the first in a number of Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine … [Read more...]
ICO publishes post-Brexit data protection guidance for businesses
In preparation for the end of the Brexit transition period of 31st December 2020, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has released guidance for businesses which handle personal data of EEA citizens. While the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will remain in effect after the … [Read more...]
No Secret Santa? Donate your #giftofconfidence to Smart Works
Smart Works Greater Manchester has launched its annual Christmas Appeal to help deliver a #giftofconfidence to women this Christmas. Has life for you felt somewhat trying recently? It’s been really hard for those who have been looking for work or who have lost their job through the pandemic. … [Read more...]
November 26th: Coronavirus News Updates
DAILY STATISTICS Latest UK data: Positive tests: 1,538,794 have tested positive (+ 11,299 new cases)Loss of life: *56,533 across all settings (+ 696 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,432 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 612 cases 15 Nov to 21 Nov (-344 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]
Spending Review offers £4 billion ‘Levelling Up Fund’ for regions
Delivering his autumn Spending Review, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined measures to tackle the coronavirus and invest in the UK's economic recovery. Included in the announcements were £55 billion announced to combat Covid-19 in the next year, and £100 billion in capital spending to drive the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council opens Discretionary Grant Schemes for businesses affected by second lockdown
A second phase of Discretionary Grant Schemes delivered by Stockport Council is now live for businesses affected by restrictions imposed with the second national coronavirus lockdown and local restrictions. Businesses that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grants may be eligible … [Read more...]
Work on temporary bus station to begin ahead of 2021 transport interchange development
Construction work is set to begin on a temporary bus station in the external section of Heaton Lane car park ahead of work in early 2021 to transform the existing bus station into a modern transport interchange. Work will begin from Monday 30th November, resulting in temporary closure of the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport sets out ambition for zero-emission aircraft in the next decade
Zero-emission aircraft could be operating out of Manchester Airport within the next 10 to 15 years as part of ambitious commitments from the Northern hub to achieve carbon neutrality. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates the hub, set out a landmark commitment to become a net zero … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs asked to share views on EAP support for workers
Employers in Greater Manchester are being asked to share their views on Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) to support staff with health and wellbeing in an online survey. Working Well Early Help, which offers support to people with a disability or health condition who are working, absent or … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to grow your business in a scared world
In light of the economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, Paul Whitney, MD of Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays, shares his advice on how to grow a business in a 'scared world.' It’s trite to say the world has changed. Some businesses are flying; others are treading … [Read more...]
November 25th: Coronavirus News Updates
DAILY STATISTICS Latest UK data: Positive tests: 1,538,794 have tested positive (+ 11,299 new cases)Loss of life: *55,838 across all settings (+ 608 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,506 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 683 cases 13 Nov to 19 Nov (-312 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]
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