Nearly 400 people were in attendance at the 2019 Stockport Business Awards black tie dinner to celebrate the success and achievements of the region’s finest in business. Last night Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants organised the eighth Stockport Business Awards held at the prestigious … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester first UK city-region to consult on bus franchise
Greater Manchester will be the first city-region in the UK to hold a public consultation on the introduction of a bus franchise scheme, using powers available under the Bus Services Act 2017. At an extraordinary meeting, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) gave the go-ahead for a major … [Read more...]
Damar Training announces senior appointments amid plans for growth
Long-established apprenticeship training specialist, Damar Training, has announced two new board appointments as well as plans for growth. With effect from 11th October 2019: Robin Lindsay becomes Commercial Partnerships Director Diane Flynn becomes Director of People and Performance Robin … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Use your pension to save tax
The tax benefits if you use your pension to save tax / paying into pensions are obvious: instead of paying tax on your money, you’re saving it, and while it’s in your pension your money is increasing, tax-free. Contributing to a pension can also help you make the most of your tax-free allowances … [Read more...]
New £20 note features artist JMW Turner
Governor of The Bank of England, Mark Carney, has unveiled the design of the new £20 note featuring the artist JMW Turner. The new £20 note will be issued for the first time on 20 February 2020. The polymer £20 note contains sophisticated security features making it the most secure Bank of … [Read more...]
NORTH of England is set to become the hotspot of UK property development
THE NORTH of England is set to become the hotspot of UK property development according to a national study of developers. The research demonstrated that almost two-thirds (65 per cent) plan to increase their investment activity in the North substantially over the next two years, with the biggest … [Read more...]
Robinsons ‘Dizzy Donates’ raises nearly £30,000 for charities
Dizzy donates - a fundraising campaign launched by Stockport based Robinsons in 2016 to benefit countless charities - has to date raised £29,050. The 181-year-old family brewery pledges 5p from every pint of Dizzy Blonde sold during summer to charity. Dizzy Donates, which is open to any … [Read more...]
Hallidays Stockport announce new Managing Director
Hallidays Stockport have announced the promotion of Paul Whitney to the role of Managing Director. Nigel Bennett, the current MD will take on the role of Chairman. With over 15 years’ experience of mergers and acquisitions, Paul will continue to head up Hallidays Corporate Finance team where he … [Read more...]
UK travel agent agrees to ‘buy entire Thomas Cook retail estate’
Leading UK travel agent Hays Travel could secure hundreds of jobs lost at Thomas Cook's High Street outlets after agreeing to buy its entire retail estate of 550 stores across the UK. Thomas Cook, who had 5 retail branches across Stockport in Bramhall, Cheadle, Marple, Hazel Grove and at … [Read more...]
musicMagpie: first business in the world to achieve 10m reviews on eBay
The UK’s number one phone recycler, Stockport based musicMagpie, has become the first business in the world to have achieved 10m reviews on eBay. The international business has undergone a significant transformation since being founded in a garage in Stockport, UK, 12 years ago, from the buying … [Read more...]
HS2 “essential to economy” Northern leaders tell review panel
HS2 is essential to re-balance the UK’s economy and its future should be resolved without delay. That’s the message from the North’s leaders, who have called on the team leading the review of the rail project to recognise the benefits to the North of England.In a submission to Review Chair Doug … [Read more...]
Entries open for Vernon Building Society’s 2020 calendar
The Vernon Building Society is looking for the best photographs taken in and around Stockport for its 2020 calendar. Running for the eighth year, this competition gives the local community the opportunity to have their photos published. The best photo will win a £75 Amazon voucher and a spot … [Read more...]
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