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Bank of England stress tests proposed for risks of climate change

The Bank of England has published a discussion paper to set out its proposals for stress testing the UK’s financial institutions' resilience to climate-related risks. The framework will form the basis of the 2021 Biennial Exploratory Scenario (BES). This stress test will examine how the largest … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Set goals to achieve your New Year’s resolution

As we start thinking about what changes we would like to make in our lives and businesses in 2020, Stockport-based accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, share their advice for setting goals and making them stick. Why set goals? Top-level athletes, successful people, and high achievers … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Broadgrove planning on expansion

Stockport based Broadgrove Planning and Development have expanded their team and appointed Jack Appleton as Principal Planner. Established by Richard Walters and Andy McMullan in July 2018, Jack joins Broadgrove as the planning advisors prepare for growth in a buoyant property market. With … [Read more...]

Heartwood Investments reflect on impact of Conservative win

Heartwood Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Handelsbanken plc, take a look at the likely financial impact of the Conservative Party's victory in yesterday's election. As dawn rose this morning, the results of Thursday's general election were clear: the British public has given current … [Read more...]

Jet2 to take on more former Thomas Cook employees

Jet2.com are planning to take on more former Thomas Cook employees as it continues to add new destinations and more aircraft to its growing programme for travellers. To date, Jet2.com has already taken on more than 120 former Thomas Cook employees across diverse roles following the collapse of … [Read more...]

2020 ringing in changes to landlord tax relief

As the UK counts down to the end of 2019, 2020 is ringing in changes to landlord tax relief that could leave sellers with a substantial tax liability. If you are a landlord with a buy to let residential property, and are considering selling, then read on as timing is everything. A day’s … [Read more...]

Cheadle engineering company becomes employee-owned

Cheadle engineering consultancy, Otto Simon Holdings, has become employee-owned, with the company’s chairman transferring shares in the £20 million turnover business into an employee ownership trust.  Stockport accountants, Hurst, advised on the transaction. Otto Simon was founded in 2004 … [Read more...]

Platform81 put pedal to the metal for Tour de Manc 2020

Stockport agency Platform81 have won the digital account for the charitable bike ride, Tour de Manc. Tour de Manc is a charitable sportive, run 100% by volunteers, using cycling as a force for good in Greater Manchester, raising significant funds for registered charities. After having worked with … [Read more...]

Stockport firm plans 50% expansion

A property expansion of over 50% by Stockport based Glossop Cartons is set to improve the company’s operational efficiency and paves the way for capital investment comprising new manufacturing equipment, designed to boost its production capacity, turnaround time and flexibility. The family firm … [Read more...]