Licensing Enforcement Officers and Greater Manchester Police were out in force on 28th May in an operation clamping down taxis illegally plying for hire. Four drivers of vehicles being used as private hire cars illegally picked up passengers when they were flagged down in the street. … [Read more...]
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT SHORTLISTED FOR US PRE-CLEARANCE FACILITY
After nearly a year since the start of the process, Manchester Airport has been shortlisted by the US Department of Homeland Security as a priority airport to host US security pre-clearance. US pre-clearance, which allows passengers to clear immigration, customs, and agricultural inspection by … [Read more...]
SUMMER BBQ FOR STOCKPORT’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Stockport businesses are making the most of this summer's longest weekend by organising the first Summer Business Community & Family BBQ. The afternoon and evening event is open to everyone and will take place ahead of the Headlander Festival on Friday 19th June at Stockport Rugby Club. This … [Read more...]
TRANSMISSION TROUBLES CAUSE DUTCH WOE FOR HUGHES SPEEDWORKS
The 2015 12H Zandvoort didn't turn out to be the tonic it was hoped it would be as the Hughes/Speedworks Motorsport line-up completed just five and a half hours of the 12Hr Dutch enduro, with transmission gremlins causing them to retire their Ginetta G50. Left: Former British Touring Car … [Read more...]
HOUSING BRIGHTEST SPOT AS CONSTRUCTION SUFFERS ELECTION HANGOVER
The UK construction industry continues to feel the impact of the general election as activity drops for the second consecutive month, according to figures released on 1st June by industry analysts Glenigan. The Glenigan Index for June, which covers the value of projects starting on site during … [Read more...]
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES LAUNCH VIENNA TO MANCHESTER ROUTE
From 10th September Austrian Airlines is launching a new daily flight service between Manchester and Vienna, a fantastic city of culture witth the highest quality of life. Up to five flights will operate each day from London and Manchester to Vienna. In addition to the existing 28 weekly … [Read more...]
LOOKING TO INCREASE YOUR LOCAL PROCUREMENT?
Are you a Stockport company looking to purchase more of your goods and services from local companies? If so, Stockport Council’s Meet the Buyer event could help you build on this commitment by connecting you with locally based suppliers. Now in its eighth year, Meet the Buyer is a key event … [Read more...]
TEACHERS LESS LIKELY TO STAY IN ROLE FOLLOWING GENERAL ELECTION
New research conducted by education market research specialists VoicED (part of Stockport based DJS Research Ltd) has discovered that two fifths of teachers say they are "less likely to stay in their role following a Conservative victory in the recent General Election." Following the General … [Read more...]
UK MANUFACTURING MAINTAINS GROWTH MODE
The latest Government figures for UK manufacturing reports growth although momentum has slowed, as reported by Lee Hopley, Chief Economist from EEF who work with everyone involved in the industry to support and champion manufacturing and engineering in the UK and Europe. Left: EEF Chief Economist … [Read more...]
WINDMILLL SAIL THROUGH BRC IoP ACCREDITATION
Stockport based Windmill Tapes & Labels have confirmed their premiership status within the food packaging industry after being awarded the prestigious BRC IoP Hygiene and Quality standard with a flawless A grade pass and no non-conformities! This stringent standard enables Windmill to deal … [Read more...]
SAVERS ‘POSITIVE ABOUT PENSIONS BUT SCARED OF SCAMS’
The new pension’s freedom rules giving far greater flexibility over what you can do with your pension pot came into force on 6 April 2015. But with great freedom comes great responsibility; while savers are positive about pension reforms they are also concerned about scams. Scott Herbert, … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS SELECT BEECHWOOD AS THEIR CHOSEN CHARITY
The inclusive culture at Hallidays has led to the whole team nominating good causes in Stockport before finally choosing Beechwood Cancer Care as their chosen charity for 2015/16. Hallidays’ payroll manager Nicola Jackson has already kicked off the fund-raising events: next month 15 … [Read more...]
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