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November 10th: Coronavirus News Updates

HEADLINES: ONS: UK’s unemployment rate rises to 4.8% The UK's unemployment rate rises to 4.8% as coronavirus continues to hit the jobs market, latest figures show. From July to September the number of people out of work rose to 1.62m from 1.5m. There are currently 2.6m benefit claims ad … [Read more...]

GM Mayor criticises government air travel strategy

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has criticised the governments coronavirus response in regards to the air travel sector, as he warns in a Sunday Telegraph article of 70,000 jobs at risk in and around Manchester Airport. The city-region mayor called for urgent support for the aviation … [Read more...]

Businesses urged to have their say on Clean Air consultations

Leaders in Greater Manchester are urging businesses across the city-region to share their views on clean air proposals as part of plans to build back greener after the coronavirus pandemic. Consultations are running until December 3rd on two elements of plans for reduce air pollution in Greater … [Read more...]

Stockport B Corp urges businesses to pay the Living Wage

B Corp business, Stockport-based Rowlinson Knitwear is urging more businesses to step up and pay the real Living Wage. The company is highlighting the importance of employers acting now to ‘do the right thing’ during Living Wage Week (9 -15 November 2020), which is when the movement is … [Read more...]

On The Beach expects to break even despite turbulent year

Stockport-based online travel company, On The Beach, has reported the firm expects pre-tax profits to break even in its Full Year Trading Update. On The Beach's latest trading update covers the 12 months to the 30th September 2020, and include the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel … [Read more...]

November 9th: Coronavirus News Updates

HEADLINES: Covid vaccine: First vaccine offers 90% protectionThe first coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers - Pfizer and BioNTech - described it as a "great day for science and humanity". High Street … [Read more...]

Drive In Movies extended with Christmas party dates

Stockport’s Strawberry Radio have extended their ‘Christmas Drive In Movie’ events this year and are offering some exclusive Christmas Party opportunities. Taking place at Hazel Grove Park & Ride, The Drive In Movies, which were due to run from the 27th – 29th November, were postponed due to … [Read more...]

Sector3 launches second online community soup event

Following the success of Sector3’s #KeepStockportCaring campaign, the infrastructure support organisation has launched its second online community soup fund. Sector3's first soup event held online last week saw the organisation give away £1,000 to two lucky Stockport based VCSE organisations in … [Read more...]

Charity initiative to help bring Santa’s magic to lockdown

With Covid-19 and social distancing rules meaning many traditional pre-Christmas trips to visit Santa will be cancelled this year, a local charity has come up with a magical solution to help get children even more excited and ready for Christmas Eve.  St Ann’s Hospice is offering supporters … [Read more...]

November 6th: Coronavirus News Updates

HEADLINES: JRS – 80% furlough scheme extended to end of March 2021 The Chancellor has announced that CJRS will be extended until the end of March??? 2021 for all parts of the UK. For claim periods running to 31??? January 2021, the UK Government will pay 80% of employees’ usual wages … [Read more...]