The UK's small businesses can now apply for the government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme and access support in adopting digital technologies. Under the scheme, businesses can receive discounts of up to £5,000 off the retail price of eligible Digital Accounting and CRM software. The technology … [Read more...]
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Handelsbanken explains the week’s economic news
Handelsbanken have summarised the latest economic news after a busy week of data for financial markets to digest. Omicron variant peaked?There are signs that the spread of the Omicron variant may have peaked in the UK (particularly in London), and the UK economy is beginning to show signs of … [Read more...]
Hallidays share latest Covid-19 support in January financial news update
Stockport accountants, Hallidays, summarise the latest changes to Covid-19 support and share their run down of other key financial news you might have missed in their first bulletin of 2022. Chancellor announces £1 billion fund for businessesOn 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi … [Read more...]
HMRC reminds businesses to prepare for January customs changes
HMRC is issuing a reminder to businesses to prepare for customs changes that will come into effect from 1st January 2022. Changes will affect a range of rules and processes regarding the movement of goods from Great Britain to the EU, as well as to Northern Ireland. Customs declarations You … [Read more...]
Insight6 survey finds ‘enormous opportunity’ for CX improvement in professional services firms
Customer experience (CX) specialists from Insight6 have assessed over 250 companies across professional services firm nationwide and found significant room for improvement in how businesses interact with their customers. The Professional Services Client Journey Report 2021 details the findings … [Read more...]
Stopfordians urged to register to vote by 19th April ahead of local elections
Who represents you on your council matters. It’s these people who make decisions about services that will impact the borough you love. Want to have your say? Stockport Council is encouraging everyone in the borough to register to vote in the upcoming local elections, to be held on 6th May … [Read more...]
Northern leaders respond to Chancellor’s coronavirus stimulus announcements
Business and political leaders from the North of England have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's announcement of £30 billion of economic stimulus measures following the coronavirus pandemic. The Chancellor outlined a number of economic stimulus measures to support the hospitality and leisure … [Read more...]
Online learning platform launched to boost workplace skills
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation's skills while many are staying at home has been launched by government. Called 'The Skills Toolkit', the new platform will offer free courses, accessible via the gov.uk website. The platform gives access to high-quality online digital and … [Read more...]
April 16th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest Data: Testing: 313,769 people have now been tested for the virus (302,559) New UK Cases: 98,476 have tested positive, + 4,603 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 12,868 people have died, an increase of 761 on the previous day (12,107) In Stockport: … [Read more...]
Keep marketing during coronavirus outbreak, consumer survey reveals
A Kantar survey of global consumers has revealed that only 8% think brands should stop marketing during the coronavirus outbreak, as published in Marketing Week. The survey of 35,000 consumers around the world found that while consumers broadly do not think brands should stop selling to them, … [Read more...]
Contactless payment limit increased to £45
The spending limit for contactless payments has been increased from £30 to £45, prompted by an increase in interest due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Similar increases have been carried out across Europe, and the changes has been made following consultation with finance, payments and retail … [Read more...]
Government relaxes rules over carrying over unused annual leave entitlement
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next two leave years, under measures introduced by Business Secretary Alok Sharma. Currently, almost all workers are entitled to 28 days holiday including bank … [Read more...]
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