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Stockport travel agents opens with former Thomas Cook team

Barrhead Travel has invested in a new travel agents in Stockport’s Merseyway Shopping Centre, bringing five former Thomas Cook staff back to work. The new store opened Thursday 13th February, with an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday 21st February, attended by Mayor and Mayoress … [Read more...]

Coronavirus factory closures hit stock levels

Factory closures across China to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus outbreak are affecting stock levels of goods that are imported from the country. In order to attempt to control the spread of the virus, the Chinese government extended the Chinese New Year public holidays, with most … [Read more...]

This month’s hot topics in FinTech recruitment

From cybersecurity skills to Brexit – what are this month’s hot topics in FinTech recruitment? Richard Brown, co-founder and director at Stockport HQ'd and specialist IT recruiters Grassroots takes a look: My last post on the latest trends in RegTech has sparked a lot of conversations with … [Read more...]

2020 budget offers chance to invest in UK regions

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which represents 190,000 UK businesses, has called on Chancellor Sajid Javid to use the 2020 Budget on March 11th to support the UK’s regions. The CBI outlined that as the start of 2020 has seen a surge in business confidence, Sajid Javid should use … [Read more...]

HS2 Decision: Andy Burnham responds

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has responded to government’s decision for the HS2 high-speed rail line to be built, with a review for the Northern leg of the route. While Andy Burnham welcomed the decision that the line would go ahead, he raised concerns over the lack of timetabling for … [Read more...]

Leadership in Social Value award for STAR Procurement

At the National Social Value Conference, Lorraine Cox from Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Rochdale Council’s STAR Procurement service was awarded a Highly Commended Award for Leadership in Social Value. Lorraine has led innovative changes to how Social Value is embedded in procurement across … [Read more...]

Stockport Gin Sustainable Edition launched with Selfridges

Stockport distillery, Stockport Gin, has launched a new Sustainable Edition, in an exclusive partnership with Selfridges. Stockport Gin Sustainable Edition is made using leftover orange peels that are collected from bars and restaurants in Selfridges stores that would otherwise go to waste. These … [Read more...]

HS2 decision: Manchester Airport Group responds

Following the government’s decision that construction of the HS2 high-speed rail link will go ahead, Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has issued a response. MAG supported the move to progress with the project, and urged the government to act quickly to deliver both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail … [Read more...]

Bowling alley at the Light Cinema given planning approval

Permission has been granted for Redrock's Light Cinema to open a bowling alley in a vacant unit at the development, the Manchester Evening News has reported. Stockport Council approved the application for a change of use of the unit as it has proved difficult to let as a dining or retail space. … [Read more...]