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Cullen Wealth: What Brexit really means

Stockport based Cullen Wealth, in an effort to keep you up to date with the very interesting times we live in, is taking a closer look at what Brexit really means, particularly in relation to markets, savings and shares. We now have an idea of the current timetable for leaving the UK, since the … [Read more...]

Rock ‘n’ Horror show returns to haunt you!

The Rock 'n' Horror show is back in Stockport and it's time to get your tickets! Not long to go until Beetlejuice, Frank N Furter, Brad and Janet, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Wolf Man and some of the hottest spooks you have ever seen are once again at The Forum Theatre in Romiley  as THE ROCK … [Read more...]

Government support for HS3 East-West rail link

Transport Minister Andrew Jones has declared Government support for a high speed East - West rail link as MPs debate the importance of Manchester Airport to the UK economy and integration with HS2 plans. A group of MPs have said boosting east-west rail links will deliver “truly transformational” … [Read more...]

Customer Services Week: How to tackle questions on Brexit

We know that customer experience is destined to overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator this decade. With that in mind, creating a grounded and stable customer experience should take precedence. Earlier this year we decided - as a nation - to leave the EU. The one common … [Read more...]

Stockport based Together increases funding capacity

Stockport based Together, the specialist lender at Cheadle Royal Business Park, has closed a £375m bond issuance, increasing its funding capacity and reaffirming its strong financial position. Founded in 1974, Together provides finance to niche markets through an extensive distribution network, … [Read more...]

Customer Services Week: Make the most of your biggest asset

Effective business planning means constantly monitoring your biggest asset - your team. Unless you are a one-person business you will be placing your trust in team members to represent your business and maintain the same standards that you, yourself, hold. So when was the last time you asked your … [Read more...]

The Apprentice returns with £250,000 investment up for grabs

The Apprentice returns to our TV screens this week for its 12th series. Lord Sugar will once again joined by advisers Baroness Karren Brady and Claude Littner as they put 18 new candidates through their paces to secure his £250k investment in their business plan. Airing on Thursdays this year, … [Read more...]

National Minimum Wage rise comes in for young workers

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase for workers across Britain who are aged 24 and under from this weekend.  The rise comes after the National Living Wage was introduced for workers aged 25 and over in April this year. The Government has set out who qualifies for the rise from October … [Read more...]

Finance Act reflects scale of legislative burden for business

The new Finance Act has been 'rushed through' and fails 'to support business', says ICAEW Chartered Accountants Manchester. The Finance Act is the written document that sets into law the changes to tax and duty made by the Chancellor in the Budget. This year’s Act is 649 pages - the second longest … [Read more...]

Rio boosts Aldi sales and market share

Aldi leads the way in the supermarket sector where Aldi sales and market share has risen in Q3 despite continued deflation of 1.1%. According to a report from Kantar Worldpanel supermarket sales rose by 0.3% in the 12 weeks ending 11 September. Growth in alcohol sales performed well, … [Read more...]