Retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its latest Christmas ad as the group begins to take on a record 12,500 seasonal workers to staff its stores and distribution network, including at John Lewis Cheadle and Waitrose supermarkets in the borough. The roles, comprising those in Waitrose and John Lewis … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
CEO Ken O’Toole hailed the impact of the group’s sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]
Over half of UK businesses prioritising international trade to drive growth, finds Santander research
Over half (52%) of UK businesses are prioritising international trade in their plans for growth according to research by high street bank, Santander. The bank’s Santander Trade Barometer has recorded a 5% rise in businesses looking to reach new overseas customers as a growth driver compared to in … [Read more...]
Holiday travel and new destinations behind record-breaking October for Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has continued its record-breaking streak with 2.8 million passengers travelling through the airport in October. The busy month has been driven largely by holiday travel, particularly during the school half-term break. 11,000 passengers also took advantage of two new routes to … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces two partner promotions
In its latest round of promotions, North West law firm SAS Daniels has announced two new partners across its dispute resolution and private client teams. Genevieve Powrie, who has been with SAS Daniels since 2007, has been promoted to partner in the elderly, care and mental capacity team. Based … [Read more...]
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%, the second cut of this year. Economists on the MPC voted 8-1 in favour of the cut, with the decision following the ONS’ announcement that CPI inflation fell below the … [Read more...]
AI chatbot to be trialled to help businesses find information on government website
The government website, Gov.uk, is to trial a new generative AI chatbot to help small businesses access advice on rules and support. Up to 15,000 people will be able to use the tool as part of the trial, with the chatbot linked from 30 of the government website’s business pages. The tool uses … [Read more...]
Cheshire East to restrict food and drink advertising on council-owned spaces
Cheshire East Council has announced it will restrict unhealthy food and drink advertising on council-owned spaces as part of efforts to address obesity in the borough. The Healthier Food and Drink Advertising Policy is part of work to champion children's health and reduce food-related ill health, … [Read more...]
Operator behind Wilmslow care home acquired by Staffordshire-based rival
New Care, the care home developer and operator behind a facility in Wilmslow, has announced it has been acquired by Staffordshire-based Lovett Care. Cheshire-based New Care was established 15 years ago, and has a portfolio of 15 facilities comprising 1,057 care beds across the North of England, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Cybersecurity insights for UK Businesses
Dave Taylor, MD of Handforth-based IT support specialists, Amshire, explains the key cybersecurity insights for businesses from the 2024 Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report. In today’s digital-first world, UK businesses face an evolving and intensifying threat landscape. The 2024 Hiscox Cyber … [Read more...]
Chancellor promises to “rebuild Britain” in first Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented her first Budget since taking office to the House of Commons on 30th October 2024. The first Budget to ever be delivered by a woman, and the first of a Labour government since 2010, Reeves set out plans to increase day-to-day departmental … [Read more...]
National Living Wage to rise 6.7%
The National Living Wage is to rise 6.7% in April 2025 to an hourly rate of £12.21, the Chancellor has confirmed ahead of her first Budget. National Living Wage, currently £11.44 per hour, is the minimum rate of pay for workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 18-20 is … [Read more...]