The UK Government has asked the Low Pay Commission to end age bands for the National Minimum and National Living Wage when it makes its recommendations for changes to the rates next year. The Low Pay Commission will consult with employers, trade unions and workers on narrowing the gap between the … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses kick off the new season with support for Stockport County
Stockport County kicked off the new football season with a win at home against Bolton, and a host of local businesses that are backing the club could be seen on Edgeley Park's pitchside LED displays. The Hatters' launched their League One campaign in front a five-figure crowd a Edgeley Park and … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle hosts Interior Design Master for Q&A
John Lewis Cheadle is to host John Cooper, winner of the 2025 series of the BBC's Interior Design Masters competition, for an exclusive Q&A event. From Stockport, John is the winner of this year’s Interior Design Masters and a teacher at Wilmslow High School. His prize was a collaboration … [Read more...]
Tandem complete tenant lineup at Burnley roadside scheme
Tandem Investment’s 10,645 sq ft Canning Street, Burnley roadside scheme is now fully let, the developer behind Stockport town centre office space, STOK, has revealed. The firm’s success with Lancashire businesses follows a slew of recent lettings at STOK, a ‘game-changing’ contemporary office … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to join Seashell for Charity Golf Day
Stockport charity, Seashell, is taking bookings for teams to join its annual Charity Golf Day, on Thursday 4th September. This year's event will take place at Mottram Hall Hotel & Spa, in Cheshire and has been made possible thanks to this year’s sponsors Wilkinson Financial … [Read more...]
Planning and licensing reforms aim to support hospitality sector
Proposed changes to planning and licensing rules aimed at supporting local high streets have been announced that will reduce the complexity of opening and operating hospitality venues. The reforms will make it easier to convert disused shops into hospitality venues. New dedicated ‘hospitality … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group invite businesses to explore emerging technologies
Trafford & Stockport College Group's campuses will host a range a innovation and AI training events for businesses throughout August and September. The first event, the Innovation and Emerging Tech Showcase, will take place on 14th August at the group's Altrincham Campus and comprise an … [Read more...]
Charities across Stockport urged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 from Vernon Building Society
Charities across Stockport are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Vernon Building Society's charitable foundation before the deadline of 29 August 2025. Since launching in January 2024, Vernon Charitable Foundation has given out £73,500 to 24 local charities. It was launched … [Read more...]
Climate Education Programme aims to inspire green careers in young people in Greater Manchester
Japanese manufacturer, Daikin, and climate education specialist Generation C have announced a new partnership, backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to deliver climate education in schools in the city-region. The initiative for students aged 7-14 aims to connect classroom … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How would you like to be treated in the workplace?
Rob Birley, director of HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses the importance for business leaders of flexibility and empathy in managing teams. How would you like to be treated in the workplace? Many of us, me included, stepped out of the corporate world to run our own businesses … [Read more...]
Government unveils Small Business Plan
The UK Government has unveiled its Small Business Plan that aims to support SMEs nationwide, particularly through tightening rules around late payments and improve access to finance. Small and medium sized firms employ 60% of the country’s workforce and generate £2.8 trillion in turnover. … [Read more...]
Stockport’s JCM moves lock, STOK and barrel
After 10 years on Birdhall Lane in Cheadle, JCM Business Solutions has upped sticks and moved into STOK, one of Stockport’s smartest addresses on Prince’s Street in the centre of the town. The move for family-owned business software solutions provider JCM, set up by Chris Moran in 2010, coincides … [Read more...]
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