Facebook users may not be able to use ad-blocking software when viewing on a desktop. The rising popularity of ad-blockers poses a threat to businesses that rely on online advertising revenue, reports the BBC. Facebook has told its users it understands how annoying ads could be and promised to … [Read more...]
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Airline passengers throwing away ‘vast quantities of liquids’ at check-in
A decade after restrictions on liquids in aircraft cabins were introduced, vast quantities are still having to be thrown away by passengers during airport security checks. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth airports, … [Read more...]
Half of women in UK have been sexually harassed at work, study finds
More than half of women have suffered sexual harassment in the workplace, including sexual assaults and comments about their bodies, research has found. Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Everyday Sexism Project found that 52% of women in the poll of over 1,500 people had experienced unwanted … [Read more...]
Ingenium IDS bought by client for undisclosed sum
A digital marketing and database firm based in Stockport has been bought by one of its biggest customers. The acquisition of Ingenium IDS by Glasgow-based BiP Solutions is its second in the north west in just over a year, following its takeover of Pro-Mark Media of Chorley in 2015. Ingenium, … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham named as Labour’s Manchester Mayor candidate
Andy Burnham has won the race to be Labour's Manchester Mayor candidate. The shadow home secretary and MP for Leigh beat Ivan Lewis, the former shadow Northern Ireland secretary and Bury South MP, and Tony Lloyd, the interim mayor, in a turnout of 7,564. The mayoral election will take place in … [Read more...]
New gym chain launched in Stockport with £10k start-up loan
A gym specialising in fitness classes has launched in Stockport. Entrepreneur Dave Perrin has set up Seven Movement in Bredbury with a £10k loan from Business Finance Solutions (BFS). The firm, which said it centres around a more personal exercise concept that encourages better movement and … [Read more...]
EHL Ingredients marks 20 years in business with £7m sales target
EHL Ingredients will celebrate 20 years in business by launching 20 new blends in 2016 in a bid to reach its £7m sales target. The Reddish firm will launch ten new blends this month based on recipes from Cuba, Korea, Ethiopia, India, Malaysia and the USA. EHL has already launched seven new … [Read more...]
Secretary of State for Transport visits the Manchester Airport Relief Road
As part of his first official visit to the North West, Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling paid a visit to Stockport and visited the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road at Woodford. The £229 million MARR project will help unlock jobs in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire by … [Read more...]
Key marketing appointment for Woodbank Office Solutions
Woodbank Office Solutions, has appointed Cezara Pallister in a new role of marketing manager to lead the brand's PR, Marketing and Social Media presence. Founded in 1989, by Janet Bowden, Woodbank Office Solutions is one of the UK’s largest Konica Minolta and Kyocera suppliers of digital, … [Read more...]
How The Apprenticeship Levy will affect your business
From April 2017 major changes will be introduced to the way in which the government funds apprenticeships. These changes will be known as The Apprenticeship Levy. Some employers will now be required to contribute and there will be changes to the funding for apprenticeship training. This will … [Read more...]
HURST named in top 10 accountancy firms to work for in the UK
HURST has been named as one of the top 10 accountancy firms to work for in the UK in the sixth annual Accountancy Age survey. Accountancy Age set out to identify the best firms to work for in a joint project with Best Companies Group. Firms were judged on their working environment, training, … [Read more...]
Orbit’s SKOne card attracts new business
The SKone reward card scheme from Stockport’s leading commercial property landlords has attracted three new businesses to take total offers on the scheme to over 80. Top sandwich franchise BAP, at the front of Merseyway, Barista Café Bar on Little Underbank and hairdressers Dry, also based on … [Read more...]
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