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Robinsons Brewery and Iron Maiden team up for new porter

Robinsons Brewery and Iron Maiden have teamed up again, to produce Trooper Red ‘N’ Black Porter – a new limited edition beer available worldwide from September 2016. Red ‘N’ Black is the third beer in the Trooper range following on from the stunning success of the original Trooper and Trooper … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Export Fund helps SMEs boost exports

A new £9.5m fund has been launched as part of Greater Manchester’s bid to become more globally competitive by helping local small and medium sized businesses to increase their export sales. The Greater Manchester Export Fund will provide targeted grant and short-term loan funding that will … [Read more...]

Together wins Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider

Cheadle-based finance group Together has scooped the award for Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider at the Business Moneyfacts Awards in London. Part of the Moneyfacts Group, the coveted awards are totally independent and are presented annually to recognize excellence across the range of … [Read more...]

Dad of Together Trust pupil run Manchester 10k for the charity

A father whose son has autism is running the Manchester 10k to raise money for the charity which supports him. Aaron O’Loughlin and his partner, Lowri Owen, are running the distance to raise money for the Together Trust which manages the Cheadle-based, Inscape House School, where Aaron’s son, … [Read more...]

The Apprenticeships Store visited by national director

The Apprenticeships Store in Stockport town centre received a visit from Karen Woodward, director at National Apprenticeship Service. Ms Woodward participated in the parents’ information evening as part of National Apprenticeships Week. Ms Woodward said she was particularly impressed by the … [Read more...]

Stockport’s BID campaign ramps up at visioning event

Vision Stockport’s goal to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport look to be moving closer as appointed consultants The Means reported a positive response from over 100 town centre businesses following a series of interviews. Speaking to local businesses at a packed … [Read more...]

Seddon appointed to develop Aurora Stockport

Stockport Council have appointed Seddon as the main contractor for Aurora, Stockport’s newest industrial park. Selected following a competitive tender process, work is anticipated to begin site next month with the first units available for businesses in early 2017. Located alongside junction 1 … [Read more...]

PAL Hire Employee is Awarded Intermediate Apprentice of the Year

Stockport based PAL hire are celebrating National Apprenticeship as winners. Apprentice Hannah Rakestraw has been named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2016 in the Damar Training Awards, announced to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, to celebrate young people’s exceptional … [Read more...]

Insurance Broker’s latest division in excellent health

A Stockport based Insurance Brokers, who broadened it’s offering to include healthcare, is in excellent health and ahead of target.   Since launching 18 months ago, C&C Healthcare, part of C&C Insurance Brokers Limited, have achieved £2.5 million gross written premium for its health … [Read more...]

Stockport students give budget reaction on BBC news

Following Wednesday’s budget, the BBC visited Stockport College to record and hear from the students how George Osborne’s announcements may impact on them. The programme was broadcast from the college on the BBC News at 6pm live and the BBC News at 10pm. Simon Andrews Principal and CEO of … [Read more...]

S&T ‘THE BUDGET AT A GLANCE – THE MAIN TAKEAWAYS’

Simon Chatterton from S&T Asset Management has prepared a brief summary of Chancellor George Osborne's March 2016 budget.   Savings & Investment ISA Under 40’s to benefit from April 2017; Government top-up of £1 for every £4 saved in ‘Lifetime ISA’.  Benefit will be retained … [Read more...]