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July 14th – Coronavirus News Updates:

As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK data: Total … [Read more...]

Stockport Coronavirus Grant Scheme passes £60 million mark

Nearly 5,250 Stockport businesses have each received a share of over £60 million in grant funding as part of the Small Business Rate Relief and Hospitality sector financial support schemes announced by the Government as the UK entered lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Small … [Read more...]

Terminal 2 reopens as Jet2 flights return to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 reopens on 15th July as Jet2.com and Etihad become the latest airlines to resume flights from the Northern hub. As passenger numbers continue to increase, Manchester Airport has decided to open Terminal Two from tomorrow, 15th July. This will mean all three of the … [Read more...]

Stockport apartment building sold in £4 million transaction

Property developers, Sina Assets, have announced the £3.9 million sale of apartment building on Marriott Street near Stockport College. Homa House, which comprises 20 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments opposite St Thomas' Church, has been acquired by a housing association. Close to … [Read more...]

Stockport care provider secures £25 million funding

Stockport-headquartered care provider, Creative Support, has secured a £25 million re-financing deal to ensure a sustainable funding structure for the future. Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM helped Creative Support with the funding deal that will support the care provider's future long-term … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: 5 considerations for reopening businesses

As lockdown restrictions ease, Stockport law firm SAS Daniels, discusses five considerations for businesses who are reopening their workplaces. Employers across the country are reopening for business and bringing their employees back to work. But what are the main aspects that employers should … [Read more...]

July 13th – Coronavirus News Updates:

As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK … [Read more...]

Rise in business confidence revealed in North West PMI survey

The June Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey has indicated a rise in business confidence in the North West according to bank, NatWest, following a sharp decline due to the coronavirus pandemic. Firms in the North West reported increased optimism towards the outlook for activity over the … [Read more...]

Registration opens for government Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Registration has opened for restaurants to sign up to the government's recently announced Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The scheme aims to support more consumers to eat out in the recently reopened restaurant sector by offer 50% discounts, up to £10 per head, for diners' food and non-alcoholic … [Read more...]

New bridge links Manchester Airport with local workforce

A new foot and cycle bridge has been installed, providing a link between Manchester Airport and local workforce in Wythenshawe. The 380-tonne structure spans the M56 spur airport approach road and its installation marks a major milestone for the Airport City Manchester project, which will deliver … [Read more...]