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Stockport brewers in partnership for £500,000 investment

Stockport brewers Robinsons, along with Inglenook Inns and Taverns Ltd, have invested £500,000 at the Astley Arms, situated in a prominent location in the heart of Dukinfield. The popular pub has reopened following a major refurbishment programme which began in April this year. Tony Massey, … [Read more...]

UK: Workers eager to up-skill according to PwC survey

New research out from PwC reveals that, despite an appetite and willingness to learn new skills in the face of increasing automation, many UK workers are not being offered the opportunity to up-skill by their employers, which is leading to mistrust and fear of automation and technology. The … [Read more...]

UK: Central spending round gives big boost to local communities

According to a government report, Councils across England are set to receive the biggest year-on-year?real?terms increase in funding for almost a decade. The Chancellor confirmed? local authorities can expect to see the funding they have access to now rise in real terms by an estimated 4.3% in … [Read more...]

Residence Nil Rate Band: Has It Made A Difference?

The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is an additional inheritance tax allowance which can be utilised by those who have a residential property and wish to leave this to their direct descendants. This includes children, grandchildren, stepchildren and even widows, widowers and civil partners of … [Read more...]

Technological evolution – the challenge for business leaders

A great deal has been written about how automation and artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional business models, demonstrated brilliantly at Marketing Stockport's monthly event by Starkey Hearing Technologies. Business leaders need to steer the conversation in the right direction and … [Read more...]

Huge crowds visit Stockport’s first 3-day Food & Drink Festival

Organised jointly by Market Place Europe, Merseyway, Totally Stockport and Stockport Council, Stockport's first Food & drink Festival featured celebrity and local chefs, a fantastic selection of culinary favourites from across the world and an a la carte menu of entertainment - all proving to be … [Read more...]

Mayoral Development Corporation launches in Stockport

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham along with cabinet members and officers from Stockport Council, have launched the region’s first Mayoral Development Corporation – MDC - and the first such initiative in the UK to focus on a town centre. Through the MDC, development sites can be unlocked to … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers support staff affected by cancer

C&C Insurance Brokers, based in Romiley, Stockport, are taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning to help to raise much needed funds in memory of the company’s founder. Mr Peter Cooke sadly passed away last year from cancer in 2018.  Peter's son, Malcolm Cooke, managing director of … [Read more...]

TV presenter Jenny Powell to host 2019 Stockport Business Awards

Stockport Business Awards organisers Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants are thrilled to announce TV Presenter Jenny Powell will once again host the awards dinner on Thursday 10th October for the third year running. Jenny started her career back in 1985 and was one of the presenters of Top of … [Read more...]

Stockport Prepares for Tour of Britain Finale

STOCKPORT will welcome some of the world’s top professional cyclists this coming weekend as the Tour of Britain reaches its thrilling finale. The final stage of the Tour of Britain will come to the borough on Saturday, September 14, with Stockport featuring in the stage that begins in Altrincham … [Read more...]

Hundreds of jobs on offer at Stockport Jobs Fair

THE annual Stockport Jobs Fair is returning for 2019, giving jobseekers the opportunity to meet a number of high profile local employers, who are all looking to fill a variety of roles. The Jobs Fair is free to attend and takes place on Tuesday, September 24 between 10am and 2pm at Stockport Town … [Read more...]

Stockport: Cheadle to benefit from new Towns Fund

Cheadle in Stockport has been announced as one of a 100 towns across England to benefit from a £3.6 billion Towns Fund. The 100 places invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals have been announced by Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick … [Read more...]