Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, is celebrating International Women’s Day with a firm-wide donation to women’s charity, Smart Works. Smart Works empowers women across the UK to unlock their full potential, secure employment and transform their lives. The charity’s stylists help clients to find an … [Read more...]
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£360 million investment announced for manufacturing and life sciences sectors
The Chancellor has announced a £360 million investment package into the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing sectors ahead of the Spring Budget. Funding will go to support organisations and projects delivering technological advances in areas that are key to economic growth, such as health … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport highlights over 700 roles at jobs fair
Manchester Airport is showcasing over 700 roles with various employers based on site across positions ranging from security to hospitality. The free event is taking place at Wythenshawe Forum today (Wednesday 6th March) and gives jobseekers the chance to speak directly with more than a dozen … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council agrees budget plans
Cheshire East Council has agreed a budget for the 2024/25 financial year, which will focus funds on providing support where it will make the most difference. The budget was agreed on Tuesday 27 February at a meeting of full council, and outlines £30 million in savings across council services to … [Read more...]
New Occupational Health Taskforce to address rising level of in-work sickness
A new Occupational Health Taskforce has been announced to improve employer awareness of the benefits of occupation health in the workplace. The Taskforce will be chaired by experienced health policy advisor, Dame Carol Black, and produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses, … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines announce additional flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines is to increase flying from Manchester Airport to Istanbul to meet increased passenger demand from visitors to the city. Istanbul is among the most visited cities in the world, welcoming more than 20 million visitors in 2023, up by a quarter on the previous year. Turkish … [Read more...]
Macclesfield resident revs into new home at Bellway’s Weaver Green
Macclesfield resident James Dodd is looking forward to putting his off-road driving skills to the test with a half day 4x4 driving experience, courtesy of housebuilder Bellway after moving into the developer's Weaver Green scheme just outside the town. James was the lucky winner of Bellway’s … [Read more...]
Macclesfield firm completes fit-out in historic Manchester law library
Macclesfield based ICON Projects, in partnership with Solus Ceramics, have announced the opening of the new studio showroom at 14 Kennedy Street, Manchester. Serving as a showroom, a headquarters and an entertainment space, it occupies the ground floor and basement of the former Manchester Law … [Read more...]
New statutory Code of Practice aims to end ‘fire and rehire’
Controversial ‘fire and rehire’ employment practices will be blocked under a new statutory Code of Practice for businesses. ‘Fire and rehire’ refers to the practice when an employer dismisses and employee in order to re-engage them on a new contract, typically for the purposes of introducing less … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council completes Handforth road improvement scheme ahead of schedule
Cheshire East Council has completed the second phase of the Handforth road improvement scheme two and a half weeks ahead of schedule. Work began on 8th January to deliver enhanced enhanced cycling and pedestrian provision, with wider footways, new drainage, kerbing, road markings and additional … [Read more...]
Cityheart makes further hires as national regeneration projects expand
Housing, regeneration and placemaking development specialist, Wilmslow and London-based Cityheart, has announced two senior appointments to further bolster its growing team and extend its presence across the UK. Benji Slater (pictured, left) joins from Inland Homes as development director with a … [Read more...]
Food prices fall for first time in two years, reveals ONS inflation data
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Office of National Statistics’ (ONS) headline rate of inflation, has held at 4% in January, despite forecasts predicting a small rise. A small rise in inflation in January had been expected as a result of the increase in Ofgem’s energy price cap pushing up … [Read more...]