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Hallidays Newswire looks at Making Tax Digital

Stockport based Hallidays have published the September edition of their Newswire including HMRC's work with software suppliers in preparation for Making Tax Digital.  As part of Making Tax Digital, businesses registered for VAT with a taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 … [Read more...]

RBS announce closure of 15 North West branches

The Royal Bank of Scotland - RBS - have announced the closure of a further 15 branches across the North West with the likely loss of around 150 jobs. Across the UK, 54 more branches are earmarked for closure following the announcement earlier this year that 160 branches were closing with the loss … [Read more...]

Tax avoidance: how to stay on the right side of the law

Tax avoidance is described by HMRC as 'operating within the letter, but not the spirit, of the law'. So how can you be sure to stay on the same page as HMRC? As HMRC wins around 8 out of 10 avoidance cases that taxpayers choose to litigate, Stockport accountants and business advisers Bennett Verby … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society 2019 calendar – entries open

Entries are now open for the best photographs taken in and around Stockport to be considered for the Vernon Building Society 2019 calendar. Running for its seventh year, this competition engages with local people in a unique way and gives the local community the opportunity to have their photos … [Read more...]

CMA independent survey lists Handelsbanken top for SMEs

Handelsbanken has been named the most recommended for SMEs in the Competition and Markets Authority's - CMA's independent survey. Handelsbanken Stockport credits Handelsbanken’s decentralised model and strong customer relationships for its top ranking. Handelsbanken, the local relationship bank … [Read more...]

Investment boom for UK holiday lettings

With more than 40 million tourists expected to jet to the UK in 2018, property investors with holiday lets are set for a bumper year, as new research reveals just how much these investors can earn from short-term rentals in the UK’s biggest tourist hotspots. In 2017, 39.2 million overseas visitors … [Read more...]

Bank of Gran and Grandad now support next generation

With tuition fees and rising property prices, families are increasing giving financial support to their younger generation as is often talked about in the media as the ‘Bank of Gran and Grandad’ and the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’. Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, are finding that … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society Community Awards entries close on Monday!

There are just a few days left to apply for a share of the Vernon Building Society Community Awards. The Stockport mutual is donating £10,000 to good causes in Stockport with the awards open to not-for-profit organisations to apply  until 20th August. The Awards - previously the Vernon Jubilee … [Read more...]

Specialist lender Together appoints TBWA\Manchester

TBWA\Manchester have been appointed by Stockport based specialist lender Together as lead Creative Agency. The Agency will be responsible for launching a new brand campaign, alongside quarterly product campaigns and a strategic review of their customer journey. Fergus McCallum, CEO at … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Tax implications of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency is the new “buzz-word” in the financial world, but there are often tax implications of cryptocurrencies. Whilst it has been around for a while, recent peaks and troughs in the currency have brought it to the media’s attention. What seems to have gone somewhat under the radar are … [Read more...]

Book now for Venturefest North West

Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]

Prest Financial shortlisted for National Award

Prest Financial Planning has been shortlisted in the Medium-to-Large Financial Adviser of the Year category of the 2018 MoneyAge Awards. The Stockport-based firm is one of only two North West-headquartered businesses to be shortlisted in this category. Prest Financial Planning, which was … [Read more...]