Corporate insolvencies rose 5.5% in August on the previous month's figures, according to the government's latest statistics published on 16th September. 1,933 registered company insolvencies were recorded last month by the Insolvency Service, a rise of over 40% on both last August's figures, and … [Read more...]
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£750k competition launched for technologies and concepts to disrupt defence sector
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new competition offering £750,000 funding for concepts, technologies, or ideas that may disrupt the future of defence. The themed competition, Disruptive Science and Technology Impacting the Future of Defence, is being run on behalf of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester begins Autumn Covid-19 booster vaccination programme
From Monday 12 September onwards, GPs, pharmacists and hospital hubs have begun giving booster jabs to those in Greater Manchester at greatest risk from the Covid-19 virus. Everyone aged 50 and over, people with certain health conditions that put them at risk and frontline health and care staff … [Read more...]
August inflation dips slightly to 9.9%
The August Consumer Price Index (CPI) has recorded a 0.2 percentage point dip in the annual rate of inflation on the previous month's record high. The latest ONS data reveals inflation remains high, but dipped slightly to 9.9% year-on-year price growth. The downward pressure on prices was largely … [Read more...]
Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
Monday, 19th September 2022 has been confirmed as the date set for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the government has announced it will be a national Bank Holiday. The State Funeral will mark the end of the official mourning period following Her Majesty's death. The … [Read more...]
Stockport marks accession of His Majesty The King Charles III
On Sunday, 11 September, the Mayor of Stockport proclaimed the accession of His Majesty The King Charles III to Monarch of the United Kingdom. The proclamation followed the Principal proclamation of His Majesty The King Charles III at St James’s Palace, London, on 10th September; the Accession … [Read more...]
Liz Truss announces plans to cap household and business energy bills
Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled new proposals to curb both domestic and commercial energy bills. In an address to Parliament this morning (8th September), the newly appointed Prime Minister announced proposals to cap domestic energy bills from 1st October at £2,500 for a typical household … [Read more...]
New Prime Minister appoints Cabinet
Following her appointment as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, Liz Truss has begun appointing her new Cabinet and other Ministers. In her first speech since assuming office, the new Prime Minister set out three key priorities for the start of her premiership: economic growth, … [Read more...]
Business leaders react to new Prime Minister, Liz Truss
Business leaders have shared their reaction to the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, after winning the ballot to be named Leader of the Conservative Party. Prominent Stockport businessman, Group CEO of musicMagpie, Steve Oliver expressed his hope that a change in Prime Minister would … [Read more...]
Hallidays shares top financial news stories for September
Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays have outlined new details released for Making Tax Digital for landlords and sole traders, and the latest Ofgem price cap in their September round-up of need-to-know financial news stories. HMRC releases more details MTD for Income TaxHMRC has published more … [Read more...]
Companies House to introduce new WebFiling account
Companies House is to introduce a new WebFiling account to increase functionality and security when businesses manage their records online. The move is the first step enabling a single sign-in across all Companies House services as part of the ongoing digitalisation of government processes. The … [Read more...]
Government agrees £130 million support package to protect bus services
A £130 million support package has been agreed by government to protect local bus services in England as they continue to recover to pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The funding to cover the six months from October 2022 to March 2023 brings the total pandemic support for bus travel over the last … [Read more...]
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