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UK ECONOMY GROWTH OF 1.9 PERCENT INDICATES FURTHER RECOVERY

The UK economy grew by 1.9% in 2013, its strongest rate since 2007, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). But while this positive indicator of further economic recovery pleased some sectors, growth in gross domestic product (GDP) slipped for the … [Read more...]

HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS

Hallidays have produced the latest financial news round-up, an up-to-date guide to the news and events affecting Stockport and  UK businesses.  RTI and micro employers HMRC have announced that, although the vast majority of employers are finding PAYE reporting in real time … [Read more...]

ANOTHER PARTNERSHIP FOR MARKETING STOCKPORT MEMBERS

Two more Marketing Stockport members have agreed to form a strategic alliance to help boost further growth in their respective, already successful, businesses.  Romiley based C&C Insurance Brokers and Hazel Grove based Prest Financial Planning are both long established family owned … [Read more...]

IS IT TIME TO FIX YOUR MORTGAGE?

With speculation increasing that interest rates will rise earlier than anticipated, borrowers may wish to protect themselves from a rise in their mortgage interest rate now by fixing their mortgage payments, advises Stockport based Vernon Building Society. In August 2013, the Bank of England said … [Read more...]

PREST AND BOOTH AINSWORTH FORMALLY COMPLETE DEAL

Two of Marketing Stockport's financial sector members have now completed a deal which will see Prest Financial Planning's funds under management increase from £200m to £250m, a move initially reported here in November - read more. Prest have now formally acquired the financial … [Read more...]

BENNETT VERBY APPPOINTS SPECALIST POLISH SPEAKING TEAM

Marketing Stockport member Bennett Verby is addressing the increase in the number of Polish run businesses run across the North West by introducing a dedicated and Polish team to serve their business needs. Believed to be a first for the area, the Stockport based financial practitioners have … [Read more...]

BOOTH AINSWORTH TO HOST 13th ANNUAL QUIZ

Booth Ainsworth LLP are once again hosting their now legendary Annual Quiz evening on Thursday March 27th in the TNT Suite at Edgeley Park, Stockport. Now in its 13th year, Stockport businesses are being invited to field their finest talent in a bid to outshine their rivals to win the coveted … [Read more...]

"WOMEN ARE VITAL IN BUILDING A STRONGER ECONOMY" …

Do professional services have a fair representation of women employed and if not, why not? It’s a fact that businesses with a greater number of women in senior positions deliver stronger organisational and financial performance, and better results. Reports linking performance and gender … [Read more...]

UK INFLATION HITS GOVERNMENT’S 2% TARGET

UK Inflation has reached 2% in December, the target rate set by the Government, and the lowest rate as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) since November 2009 when it was 1.9%. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said the downward trend had been led by the food sector with prices of … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL TAX SCAM WARNING

Stockport Council is warning residents to be on their guard against scam calls about Council Tax. The scam works by an email being sent from REFUND@direct.gov.uk claiming individuals are eligible for a Council Tax refund and asks for confidential bank and credit card details and passwords. The … [Read more...]

RBS ADVISE ON REDUCING FLOOD THREAT TO BUSINESSES

With the recent floods devastating parts of the UK, RBS are warning that it's vital that businesses are equipped to weather the storm. This seven-point briefing will take you through what you can do to minimise your exposure to flooding and offer tips on how to cope if you're affected. You … [Read more...]