Figures produced by bank, NatWest, reveal that the number of job vacancies in the North West had risen, after four months in decline. The figures come as part of NatWest’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report and demonstrate a turning point as the effect of political uncertainty in the economy … [Read more...]
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Stockport house prices are UK’s second-fastest growing
Research by Post Office Money has revealed Stockport to have the fastest growing house prices in the North of England, rising 10% in the last year. Average house prices in Stockport now stand at £225,000. In the research, conducted by Opinium Research for Post Office Money using ONS data, out of … [Read more...]
Stockport Council has £6 million surplus to spend on 2020 projects
As reported in Manchester Evening News, Stockport Council has accrued an additional £6.4 million surplus that it plans to spend on one-off projects in 2020, including a fund for regenerating district centres. The additional funds have been become available through a budget surplus, but mostly a … [Read more...]
Stockport beauty wholesaler announces rise in sales
Stockport based hair and beauty supplies wholesaler, Alan Howard, have announced a growth in sales for the year up to the end of February 2019. The company, which operates stores across the UK, announced a £1.4 million increase in turnover to £38.8 million, and predict sales will continue to … [Read more...]
St Ann’s Hospice Christmas lunches raise £65,000 with help from Noddy Holder
Christmas lunches have raised £65,000 for Stockport charity, St Ann’s Hospice, with this year’s special guest featuring Slade singer Noddy Holder. The one-time lead singer with Slade entertained an audience of 260 at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa with tales from his music career. Fellow guest … [Read more...]
Innovate UK: North West firms invited to apply for share of £9.4m DfT fund
North West firms are among UK based organisations invited to apply to Innovate UK for a share of up to £9.4 million to show how new technologies could deliver improved rail services for passengers and operators. Funding for this ‘first of a kind’ competition is under the Small Business Research … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester bus consultation receives over 8000 responses
The consultation on Greater Manchester’s proposed bus franchising scheme has closed after receiving over 8000 responses since opening in October 2019. Market research agency Ipsos MORI is analysing the responses from businesses and members of the public on the proposed changes to the bus … [Read more...]
Short-term contract for Northern Rail “completely unacceptable”
Whilst welcoming yesterday’s statement by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on the future of the Northern Rail franchise, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has described the option of a short-term contract for Northern Rail as “completely unacceptable.” After a review into Northern Rail’s … [Read more...]
Have you had your new year brainstorming session yet?
As a new year begins, many businesses will use this time to reflect, realign, recalibrate and look for new opportunities and a new year brainstorming session can be the perfect catalyst Marketing Stockport has been part of many creative and ideas brainstorms and we are always amazed at the ideas … [Read more...]
January popular month to change career and find that dream job
According to new research, January is the most popular month to change career and to find that dream job. Older professionals are more fearful than millennials but Business psychologist Penny Strutton says it's never too late to make a change. New research from Think Forward Consulting has … [Read more...]
Amshire IT: Travelex – ‘a diamond data heist’
Travelex, one of the UK’s largest providers of foreign currency, has fallen victim to a malicious cyber-attack with potentially dire consequences for its customers. As a result, the company has taken its websites off line across 30 countries to "contain the virus and protect data". The hackers - … [Read more...]
Concerns over Northern Rail finances revealed in Transport Secretary statement
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP, has issued a statement regarding the performance of Northern Rail, revealing that the most recent information available from Arriva Rail North (ARN) indicates the franchise may only have finances to continue for a number of months. While the Transport … [Read more...]
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