Stockport’s charity infrastructure support organisation, Sector3, has partnered with IN Accountancy to deliver a free webinar ahead of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions. Targeted at voluntary, community and faith based organisations, social enterprises (VCFSE) and charitable … [Read more...]
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Procurement pilot scheme launched to help smaller firms bid for local government contracts
A new AI-powered procurement platform is to be piloted in Stockport and five other local authorities to make it easier for smaller firms and the VCSE sector to bid for lower value contracts with local councils. STAR Procurement, a shared procurement service used by Stockport, Trafford, Tameside … [Read more...]
John Lewis partners with independent music retailer to bring vinyl range to Cheadle store
John Lewis has partnered with independent music retailer, Rough Trade, to offer customers a range of iconic albums on vinyl online and at select John Lewis stores, including John Lewis Cheadle. With sales of turntables and record players up 17 per cent compared with five years ago, there is … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers across MAG rose 0.5% in January
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw passenger numbers travelling in and out of its three UK airports rise 0.5% year-on-year in January 2025 to 3.9 million. The rolling 12-month passenger total for the Group – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports – was 64.7 million … [Read more...]
Muse appoints Head of Residential
Muse, the regeneration specialist involved with a number of Stockport town centre developments, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Smith (pictured) as its Head of Residential. Stephanie will join Muse's leadership team in a role which is focussed on amplifying the impact, and accelerating … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler plans national expansion
Employee-owned Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has acquired its ninth depot, to strengthen its national footprint and expanding to the South of England. The new 113,000 sq ft depot in Southampton will enable the business to deliver across the South Coast and into Greater London while also serving … [Read more...]
Apprentices to contribute £25 billion to economy, finds government research
Apprentices in England are expected to add £25 billion to the economy over their lifetime, according to new government figures, almost double the contribution of the previous assessment in 2018. Figures are for apprentices who were participating in an apprenticeship at levels 2 to 5 in the … [Read more...]
Nominations open for the GM Skills Awards 2025
Nominations have opened for the GM Skills Awards 2025, organised in partnership by the Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network (GMLPN) and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). Sponsored by Bud, the GM Skills Awards 2025 aim to celebrate excellence in the Further Education (FE) and … [Read more...]
CTRL-S celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport IT support business, CTRL-S is supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10th to 16th Februrary) by reaffirming its commitment to training the next generation of IT professionals. A report from Forbes highlights that the IT sector continues to face a significant skills gap, … [Read more...]
New trees planted to improve hospital environment at Stepping Hill
Several new trees have been planted at Stepping Hill Hospital, as part of a partnership project to both improve the hospital site, and to help support the journey to Net Zero carbon emissions. The trees were planted by City of Trees, a Community Forest charity dedicated to planting new trees … [Read more...]
Stockport Mind moves to new premises
Mental health charity, Stockport and District Mind, have announced the organisation is moving from its current home at Stockport Homes to a new office space at Disability Stockport from 3rd March. The new location brings the charity closer to Stockport town centre and will allow people to access … [Read more...]
Changes to Maths and English requirements announced as part of apprenticeships reforms
Businesses to be given option to waive requirements for GCSE Maths and English for new apprentices aged 19 and over as part of reforms to boost uptake for apprenticeships in key areas such as healthcare and construction. Changes, alongside reducing the minimum duration of an apprenticeship to … [Read more...]
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