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A view on Brexit and the financial markets

It is easy to feel rattled with the continued political wrangling around Brexit in the UK, faltering trade talks between the US and China and the possibility that global economic growth is cooling. At such times it’s important to ignore “noise” and focus on facts and long term investment goals. … [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: 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...]

Stockport: Together announces new director appointment

Stockport based specialist lender Together has appointed Liz Blythe as a non-executive director for the group’s personal finance business. Liz, who has more than 25 years’ financial services experience, will start her new role immediately. She will bring her broad experience of finance, … [Read more...]

Stockport schools encouraged to apply for free learning equipment

As children across the country return to the classroom, Stockport schools are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor learning resources to allow youngsters to get hands on with nature. Applications for the Local School Nature Grants are open from now up until the 22nd … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society’s Community Awards Open for Voting!

After a challenging shortlisting period where a Vernon Community panel reviewed 98 applications to the community awards from across Stockport, they have chosen the lucky 14 Community Awards Finalists who are now up for a chance of winning up to £1500 to support their causes. The voting is now … [Read more...]

Stockport building society launches 5 year fixed 95% mortgage

Stockport building society, the Vernon, has introduced a best buy five-year fixed rate mortgage at 2.99%. The offer has reached the top of the tables this week. Rachel Springall, Finance Expert at Moneyfacts, said: “This new five-year fixed deal from Vernon Building Society is highly … [Read more...]

Health Minister visits Stepping Hill Hospital

Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport welcomed Health Minister Chris Skidmore MP to discuss the recent announcement of new £30.60m of capital funding for a new emergency care campus on its site. The Minister for State for Health met with Board members and emergency care staff from Stockport NHS … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society Calls all good causes in Stockport

There are just a few days left to enter the Vernon Building Society Community Awards with £10,000 on offer to local good causes. Applications close on the 17th of August and will be followed by a shortlisting period and a public vote. The Vernon are seeking organisations that bring benefit to … [Read more...]

New £30.6m Emergency Care campus at Stepping Hill

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £30.6 million to provide a new Emergency Care Campus Development at Stepping Hill Hospital incorporating an Urgent Treatment Centre, GP assessment unit and Planned Investigation Unit. The funding is part of the £1.8m cash injection into UK wide NHS … [Read more...]