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Beast from the East affects High Street Sales

A continued spell of disruptive weather at the beginning of the year, further fuelled by the so called Beast from the East, put paid to any hope of recovery for retail sales across the UK's High Streets.  According to the latest report from Springboard monitor, British Retail Consortium said that … [Read more...]

Ryanair to recruit 200 additional cabin crew

Irish airline Ryanair is set to recruit new staff and will be looking to attract from the Manchester area.   Ryanair, who currently employs over 9,000 cabin crew, is seeking to employ a further 200 and will be hosting events in Manchester, creating openings for potential employees looking to … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers opens new South Wales office

C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd has announced the opening of their new office based in South Wales and they also welcome a new addition to the business.    Karen James previously of Arthur J Gallaher brings with her 15 years’ experience in insurance broking and is a welcomed addition to the C&C … [Read more...]

Stockport supports National Diabetes Prevention Week

During National Diabetes Prevention Week April 16th-22nd Stockport Council and the local NHS are urging people who are invited by their GP to the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to take up the offer. Patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes are being sent letters and text … [Read more...]

New curbs on bogus holiday sickness claims

People who fraudulently make holiday sickness claims have been dealt a significant blow after new rules to bring pay-outs under control were given the go-ahead.  Claims in respect of holiday sickness have risen by 500% from around 5,000 claims in 2013 to around 35,000 claims in 2016 raising the … [Read more...]

GM Mayor urges homeless to register to vote

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is urging homeless people to register to vote ahead of the upcoming local elections. The last day to join the electoral register ahead of next month is Tuesday 17 April, and many homeless people and rough sleepers remain unaware that they can … [Read more...]

Turbocharged for the London Marathon

A senior manager at MAN Diesel & Turbo’s UK (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Stockport has been braving the elements and wearing out training shoes over the past few months as he prepares for next week’s London Marathon. Derek Wendel who runs (no pun intended!) the company’s PrimeServ Turbomachinery … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes hosts meet the funders event for local charities

Stockport Homes is holding a free event where local charities and community groups can meet potential funders. ‘Funding the Future’ will connect local and national funding providers on Friday 18 May, 10.00am to 2.00pm. This event is building on the success of last year’s event, where over 60 … [Read more...]

Have you thought about a career in childminding ?

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children? Have you considered a career in childminding ? By providing the children you care for with individual play and learning opportunities, you will not only have fun, but also help them develop important life skills.   … [Read more...]

Tectonic Shifts on the High Street

The earth is made of plates or tectonic plates to be correct. Years of silence but events lead to these plates moving creating ground tremors, earthquakes and destruction on many levels to then fall silent again. Whilst chewing my pen, reading various news sites on the demise of the high street, … [Read more...]

UK Exports Growth Good News for British Businesses

Official figures show that UK exports are increasing and research suggests the demand for UK goods and services will double by 2030. Demand for world class British goods and services continues to grow around the globe according to new figures published by the ONS UK exports rose from … [Read more...]

CYBG reveals SME confidence in Northern Powerhouse

New figures released as CYBG Bank confirms board appointment to Northern Powerhouse Partnership New research commissioned by CYBG, owner of Yorkshire Bank, has revealed what the North’s small and medium-sized businesses think about the Northern Powerhouse agenda. The findings come as the Bank … [Read more...]