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Stockport Business News – Friday 17th July, 2026
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Unfair dismissal changes among biggest Employment Rights Act challenges for businesses, finds Acas survey
New unfair dismissal protections, reducing the qualifying period to six months, were ranked among the top concerns by 23% of firms surveyed.
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Fractional CMO market reaches $1.27 billion as local businesses rethink senior marketing hiring
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Together completes £562.9 million securitisation
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Chemicals giants appoints new Managing Director for UK at Stockport headquarters
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Reforms planned to strengthen equal pay rules
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Stockport-headquartered wholesaler rewards employees after record sales
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Expert Opinion: Reviewing flexible working arrangements mid-year
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Charity trek sees Cheadle construction firm raise over £15,000
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New fund launched to support innovations helping disabled people into work
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Fire services declare major incident over wildfires
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Fire services declare major incident over wildfires
With parts of Stockport among the areas worst affected by smoke, residents are being advised to take measures to limit their exposure.
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Record June for Manchester Airports Group
The group served a record 6.4 milllion passengers across its three airports, including 3.1 million who flew in or out of Manchester Airport, 1.3% more than in June 2025.
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Expert Opinion: Delivering successful roadside rebranding projects
Fairhurst Buckley’s John MacMillan, BSc (Hons), MRICS, CMaPS, shares his experience and advice in delivering successful roadside rebranding projects across multi-site client portfolios.
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