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New VAT rules for the construction industry from 1st October 2020

New VAT rules for the construction industry are being introduced on 1st October 2020 which affect VAT registered construction businesses who contract with each other during the construction process. What is changing? Under current rules a builder charges VAT to their customer, collects the VAT … [Read more...]

UK: 2-year post-study work visa for international students

As the North West and Manchester Airport Group strengthens its relationships with China in terms of both investment and connectivity, the UK Government has announced a new two-year post-study work visa, transforming how talented international students are able build successful careers in the … [Read more...]

UK: Workers eager to up-skill according to PwC survey

New research out from PwC reveals that, despite an appetite and willingness to learn new skills in the face of increasing automation, many UK workers are not being offered the opportunity to up-skill by their employers, which is leading to mistrust and fear of automation and technology. The … [Read more...]

UK: Central spending round gives big boost to local communities

According to a government report, Councils across England are set to receive the biggest year-on-year?real?terms increase in funding for almost a decade. The Chancellor confirmed? local authorities can expect to see the funding they have access to now rise in real terms by an estimated 4.3% in … [Read more...]

Technological evolution – the challenge for business leaders

A great deal has been written about how automation and artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional business models, demonstrated brilliantly at Marketing Stockport's monthly event by Starkey Hearing Technologies. Business leaders need to steer the conversation in the right direction and … [Read more...]

UK: Home Bargains now bound by rules on treating suppliers fairly

Retailer Home Bargains (TJ Morris) have been told how they should adhere to industry rules in how they treat their suppliers by the Competition and Markets Authority. TJ Morris’ annual groceries, Home Bargains, turnover now exceeds £1 billion and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has … [Read more...]

UK: £300 million investment to drive greener travel

UK innovators have been boosted by more than £300 million investment, to develop cleaner, greener travel. The government will provide £125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to £175 million to support new technologies including flying urban taxis, electric passenger … [Read more...]

Hunt for region’s ‘secret walks’ gets underway

Residents across Stockport are being encouraged to share their favourite local walks and walking pursuits over the summer holidays, as part of a wider campaign to get people moving. The winning walks will win fitbits, vouchers to spend on walking gear and other walking related goodies to help the … [Read more...]