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The impact of Carillion on small suppliers

It’s a sad fact that the biggest losers of the Carillion collapse are the myriad of small suppliers, especially in the construction sector, who relied on the giant for a significant amount of their business. They were left with unpaid invoices and, unlike the equally unfortunate pensioners of the … [Read more...]

Food Inflation hit 4% as healthy options proved most expensive

This weekend, the Saturday Economist John Ashcroft, reported that food inflation hit 4% in January but it was the healthiest foods that proved to be more expensive up 9% with chocolate up less than 2% - "the delicious irony of the healthy diet with inflation above target." Fresh fruit cost 7% more … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group chooses Reuben’s Retreat charity for 2018

Stockport Homes Group is delighted to announce that its new Charity of the Year for 2018 is Reuben’s Retreat. Set up in 2012 by Nicola and Mike Graham following the tragic death of their 23 month old son, Reuben’s Retreat supports and offers counselling to families of children with life-threatening … [Read more...]

Partnership blossoms for Stockport creative agencies

Two Stockport Creative Agencies and fellow Marketing Stockport members, Inness Design and Fernandes Creative, have announced a combining of their design skills and specialist Wordpress development expertise. This strategic partnership brings together two Stockport Creative agencies and some … [Read more...]

Top UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft Talks Growth

World trade is expected to grow by over 5% with world economy set to grow by almost 4% this year, predicts UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft. Strong growth in the USA, China, and Japan is supported by the recovery in Europe. In the UK, we expect GDP growth to average around 1.8% this year … [Read more...]

Stockport Accountants Announce Charity Partnership

Stockport accountants and business advisors Clarke Nicklin have announced a new partnership with The Christie. The Christie raises money to fund research into new cancer drugs and treatment options, and is an incredible support function for patients and families. Clarke Nicklin employees are … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society in Stockport Appoints New Chief Exec

Steve Fletcher has taken over as chief executive of Stockport’s Vernon Building Society. He succeeds Mike Hanson, who has retired having been CEO of the specialist mortgage lender since 1996. Steve was previously Head of Customer Banking Networks at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank and has worked … [Read more...]

Who Let the Dogs Out for Chinese New Year ?

Manchester Airport let the dogs out as it surprised passengers arriving from Beijing as they waited for their baggage as part of its Chinese New Year celebrations. Passengers travelling on the direct flight from Beijing got a treat when their baggage came around on the carousel – with a cuddly toy … [Read more...]

A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road opening faces further delay

The A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (A6MARR), one of the largest and most complex local authority road schemes currently on site in the UK, is now not due to open until late summer 2108. Originally set to open in the autumn last year, and will improve transport links across Stockport, … [Read more...]

Where are you on the #socialbrightsparks ladder?

 Stockport based Marketing Stockport member, Essential Personnel, have launched #SocialBrightSparks – their social media leader board of local businesses. To get more businesses in Stockport talking on social media, Essential Personnel have launched their #SocialBrightSparks leader … [Read more...]