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...]
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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...]
GM Mayor and Council Leader warn of further greenbelt loss in Stockport without GMSF
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Elise Wilson, have warned of the increased risks to greenbelt in Stockport should the borough vote to withdraw from the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF). In an open to letter to Stockport residents, published … [Read more...]
Trafford College Group students take part in first ever AoC #CollegesLive student conference
Hundreds of students from across The Trafford College Group have spent the day in the virtual company of some of the most inspirational innovators, survivors and risk takers from across the globe at the Association of College's (AoC) first ever live Student Conference, #CollegesLive. The … [Read more...]
Stockport digital agency delivers AI chatbot for Glasgow Airport
Stockport based digital agency, KMP Digitata, has delivered an AI powered chatbot for Glasgow airport: an industry first for a UK airport. The chatbot, which is available for customers of Scotland's second busiest airport on Alexa and Google Assistant devices, uses natural language processing to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded over £1 million funding to prevent domestic abuse
More than £1 million has been awarded to Greater Manchester to help prevent domestic abuse from happening through work with perpetrators. Existing programmes of support will be expanded as part of the funding into Stockport, Manchester, Salford and Wigan. Greater Manchester's Deputy Mayor has … [Read more...]
November 24th: Coronavirus News Updates
DAILY STATISTICS Latest UK data: Positive tests: 1,527,495 have tested positive (+ 15,450 new cases)Loss of life: *55,230 across all settings (+ 206 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,628 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 683 cases 13 Nov to 19 Nov (-312 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]
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