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

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.

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