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Expert Opinion: Don’t Ignore the Data Protection Act

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) is the UK’s implementation of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). The law controls how personal information is used by businesses and other organisations. It was designed to protect the personal data and information relating to individuals and also … [Read more...]

HMRC Announces £16 Million Brexit Grant Fund

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a new £16 million Brexit Grant fund for businesses to claim grants to cover Brexit related costs. Last month the Government investing £2.1 billion into departments in preparation for a no-deal scenario, which doubled the Brexit preparation funding in … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Pension Sharing on Divorce

Pension sharing on divorce can be a complex area to navigate during what is already a very stressful period for everyone concerned. For many people, the pension fund is the largest asset after the matrimonial home. Pension sharing on divorce or at the end of a civil partnership can help to … [Read more...]

UK: £1.5m SME’s fund in innovative medical technologies.

Businesses can apply for a share of £1.5 million to prepare for, or run, studies that collect data to back their innovative medical technologies. The life sciences is a key sector of the UK economy made up of 5,000 companies with a turnover of £70 billion and employing 235,000. It is … [Read more...]

STAR Procurement and Stockport Council supporting local businesses

In 2018/19, over half the value of Stockport Council contracts have been awarded to locally based businesses - meaning that many businesses in the Borough are benefitting locally from the Council’s spending. One of the ways STAR has achieved this increased local spend is by supporting businesses … [Read more...]

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...]