Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced the appointment of John Barker to the role of CEO of its personal finance division.

Handforth-headquartered retail and pet care group, Pets at Home Group, has begun the second phase of a £25 million share buy-back programme.

Stockport Council is marking Challenge Poverty Week and Get Online Week with events aimed at addressing financial hardship, digital skills and finding work.

The new Worker Protection Act has strengthened existing protections for workers against sexual harassment in the workplace.