Heartwood Investment Management, a subsidiary of Handelsbanken, has suggested the spread of coronavirus has begun to affect stock markets after a surge in cases in Europe. The virus has already begun to affect supply chains in the UK due to factory closures in China, however the rise in … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester well-placed to access economic benefits of its older generation
A report by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the International Longevity Centre (ILC) into the older generations has shown that the city-region can benefit from an ageing population. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that the number of over 50s will increase by … [Read more...]
Works begin on improvements to Underbanks
The first phase of a project of improvements to Underbanks, running through Stockport town centre, begins this week. The improvements will take place in two phases and will result in the area being transformed: Underbanks recently featured in the Netflix drama 'The Stranger' which also featured … [Read more...]
Direct Delhi to Manchester flights planned from Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to launch direct flights from Manchester Airport to the Indian capital, Delhi, for the first time. Flights will begin in October 2020, with departures three times a week. Currently, Virgin only flies to India from Heathrow, with services to Delhi and … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative launches 2020 branding seminar series
Stockport design agency, Dawn Creative, will share its expertise in branding with a series of seminars during 2020. The half-day workshops have been created to help businesses understand how successful brands work, and learn more about how they can grow their own brands. The next seminar, … [Read more...]
Stockport engineering firm prepares for Snowdon ascent in support of colleague
A team of colleagues from Stockport engineering firm BFT Automation are preparing to climb Snowdon in support of a co-worker currently fighting cancer. The climbers include employees of BFT Automation’s Swindon and Stockport office and are planning to scale Wales’ highest mountain to raise money … [Read more...]
New Homes Ombudsman announced to protect buyers
The Housing Secretary has announced plans for an independent New Homes Ombudsman as part of plans to protect buyers from ‘rogue’ developers. Currently, buyers of new homes have no legal protections against poor service from developers and poor workmanship. The New Homes Ombudsman will offer … [Read more...]
Manchester to lead in job creation up to 2023
Image credit : Tecmark Manchester is expected to lead in economic performance, particularly in job creation, into 2023 according to accountancy firm EY’s annual Regional Economic Forecast. The city is expected to create over 25,000 new jobs in the next three years, a rise of 1.4%, with … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham to open inaugural Digital City Festival
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, will open the city-region’s first five-day Digital City Festival, celebrating Manchester’s thriving digital sector. The Digital City Festival, which centres on the Digital City Expo, will welcome delegates from marketing, tech, ecommerce and media and … [Read more...]
Stockport Renault dealership to be rebuilt after fire
Manchester-based car dealership group, Lookers, have submitted plans to Stockport Council to rebuild their Renault dealership following a fire last year at the premises. The Renault dealership on St Mary's Way, Stockport, was severely damaged in a fire in September 2019. After last year’s … [Read more...]
Audiology training made available to Stockport care home staff
Nursing and residential home staff in Stockport will now be able to offer improved support for the hearing impaired, following specialist audiology training from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. Audiology specialists in the trust have launched a service visiting care homes to provide hands-on … [Read more...]
Transport for the North call for speeding up of new infrastructure delivery
Following the Department of Transport’s update on plans for an Integrated Rail Plan across the North of England and the Midlands, Transport for the North has called on government to accelerate delivering new rail infrastructure. The Integrated Rail Plan outlines that assessments of … [Read more...]
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