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5 days ago · The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted in favour of cutting the bank's base interest rate to 4.5%. Economists on the bank's MPC were unanimous in calling for a cut in interest rates and voted 7-2 in favour of the 0.25 point decrease, with those voting against preferring a …

Jan 10, 2025 · 2024 was a standout year for Stockport, cementing its place as one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking towns. From being named The Best Place to Live in the North West by The Sunday Times to major milestones like the opening of Stockport Interchange and Viaduct Park, the borough has continued to thrive.

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Jan 30, 2025 · Sacha Lord, Parklife and Warehouse Project founder and Greater Manchester's Night-Time Economy Adviser, has stepped down from the role. His resignation follows an investigation by local news outlet, The Mill, in May 2024 that questioned whether Primary Event Solutions, an event promoter of which …

Dec 20, 2024 · Stockport Council reflects on the borough's successes from throughout 2024, and promises even greater things to come in 2025.

Oct 31, 2024 · Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation continues to drive Stockport’s growth as part of the wider regeneration programme led by the Council, which has seen Stockport receive accolades such as being ‘ the best place to live in the North West’ (Sunday Times), one of the ‘12 best places in the UK to retire’ (Which?) or ‘to …

Jan 4, 2024 · A number of major developments are set to complete in 2024 in Stockport town centre as Stockport Council prepares to publish its One Stockport: One Future plan to deliver on ambitions for the next 15 years.. 2023 also saw Stockport named Greater Manchester Town of Culture, with further events planned for the remaining few months of holding the title.

Jan 13, 2025 · The CEO of Manchester Airports Group, Ken O'Toole, is among the tourism sector leaders who will sit on a new government taskforce aimed at spurring on growth in the £74 billion visitor economy. The Visitor Economy Advisory Council met for the first time on 20th January and to boost collaboration ...

Aug 25, 2022 · The Sunday Times has recommended Stockport in its 'best and up and coming areas to invest in' list for 2022. The national newspaper gave the town's prospects a glowing review in its annual list that was published on Sunday, June 19.