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UK economy grew 4.8% between April and June

The UK economy grew by 4.8% during the three months from April to June 2021 latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show. ONS data reveals the pace at which the UK economy has bounced back from repeated lockdowns and disruption related to the coronavirus pandemic. The … [Read more...]

E-commerce firm to create 5,000 new jobs

Manchester headquartered e-commerce firm, Boohoo, is set to create 5,000 new jobs over the next five years as it begins a £500 million programme of investment. The business, established in Manchester in 2006, has grown to become one of the world's largest online fashion retailers, now … [Read more...]

11th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,117,540 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 23,510 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,909, 146 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 146Total UK deaths: 130,357England Cases per 100,000: 277R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

Government backed insurance scheme launches for events sector

A £750 million government-backed insurance scheme is to launch to give the entertainment and events sector confidence to plan live events in the coming months and into next year. Despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions, the challenges of securing insurance during the pandemic is proving a … [Read more...]

Covid-19 vaccination opens to over-16s

NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group is now inviting anyone 16 or over, subject to eligibility, to make having the vaccination their next step. The CCG’s pop up clinic, supported by Stockport Council, will be taking place on Thursday, 12 August, at Heaton Mersey Mosque, Battersea Road, … [Read more...]

10th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,094,243 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 25,161 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,608, 37 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 37Total UK deaths: 130,357England Cases per 100,000: 272R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

Recruitment drive for Stockport ingredients supplier

An importer of herbs and spices in Stockport, EHL Ingredients, is recruiting for 15 roles in its production and packing departments, based at Broadstone Industrial Estate, Reddish. Of the 15 vacancies in the firm, eight roles are for order pickers, four in production, and three in the packing … [Read more...]

9th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,069,362 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 27,429 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,631, 63 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 39Total UK deaths: 130,320England Cases per 100,000: 269R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

6th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 5,982,581 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 30,215 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5686, 222 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 86Total UK deaths: 130,086England Cases per 100,000: 270R number in UK: 1.1 to 1.4 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

5th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 5,952,756 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 29,312 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,896, 227 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 119Total UK deaths: 130,000England Cases per 100,000: 260R number in UK: 1.1 to 1.4 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]