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The state of Economic Growth in Q3

Each weekend The Saturday Economist John Ashcroft delivers a round up of the week's economic news. In Saturday's edition edition John takes a look at the state of economic growth in Q3.  The preliminary estimate of growth of 1.5% in the third quarter will offer little comfort to the Government as … [Read more...]

MAG calls for UK wide aviation strategy

Manchester Airports Group - MAG - is calling for a UK wide aviation strategy to improve international connectivity. The Government’s new aviation strategy should set out an ambitious plan for improving international connectivity from UK airports as part of its vision for a new global Britain, … [Read more...]

Free Off-Peak travel proposed for women of a certain age

THOUSANDS of women of a certain age across Greater Manchester, affected by 2011 acceleration to the state pension age equalisation, could now receive free off-peak travel with a locally funded concession. The move comes after Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, made a commitment in his … [Read more...]

BRC urges Chancellor to deliver a budget for shoppers

Business and consumers are looking to the Chancellor to deliver a budget for shoppers when he delivers his Autumn update on 22nd November. The British Retail Consortium - BRC - believe that a budget for shoppers would support consumer spending and encourage private sector investment. In a … [Read more...]

Government Targets Gazumping. But Is It Such A Problem Anymore?

It was widely reported in the press over last weekend that the government has announced that it will be targeting gazumping to make house-buying “less stressful”. We asked Rachel Inwood, Conveyancing Solicitor at Harold Stock & Co, for her views on gazumping and what really causes the stress … [Read more...]

Do I need drone insurance ?

'Do I need drone insurance' has become a big topic in the insurance world as the 'flying cameras' have become hugely popular, both for pleasure and business. While hobbyists have been using unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones, for some time, companies are just starting to adapt the … [Read more...]

I Love Bramhall Whats App group to tackle local theft

The founder of I love Bramhall and I love Cheadle Hulme has come up with an innovative way to address the growing number of car thefts and burglaries sweeping across Stockport and South Manchester. The area around Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme have been one of the worst affected areas where 252 cras … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Strategy sets vision as a world best

A bold new vision to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old has been unveiled. The new Greater Manchester Strategy sets out a set of clear priorities for delivering this goal, including: •  All children to start school ready to learn •  … [Read more...]

Views sought on Stockport Council budget savings

Stockport residents have until 10th November to give their views on a number of proposed changes by Stockport Council in the light of the need to reduce costs. The Cabinet has set out an outline for Stockport Council budget savings including proposals of £4.15m in service reforms in next year’s … [Read more...]

MC Construction on framework for Manchester Airport

MC Construction is flying high after landing a place on Manchester Airport’s building services framework. The appointment is for three years initially and covers airside and landside building works for up to £3m as well as fit-outs to retail, office and commercial properties. MC Construction has a … [Read more...]

Marketing Stockport’s double get in on the Sister Act

Two Marketing Stockport members are getting in on the Sister Act as the curtain gets set to rise at New Mills Art Theatre next month. Peak Translations managing director, Helen Provart, is joining Stewart Bowden, managing director at P&P Mailing in Reddish, Stockport from 15th to 18th … [Read more...]

Improve Your Customer Service in Six Easy Steps

Customer Service holds the key to success in many organisations but it can also be the shortest route to failure. Yet it takes just as much effort to win business as it does to lose business. This week Chris Lowe from Shopper Anonymous shares his Expert Opinion and explains how to improve your … [Read more...]