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Stockport Building Society shortlisted in Moneyfacts Awards

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has been shortlisted in three categories at the Moneyfacts Awards 2018. The innovative mortgage lender is a finalist in the Best Remortgage Provider, Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider and Regional Lending Provider of the Year categories. The Moneyfacts … [Read more...]

Making Tax Digital Compulsory for VAT in 2019

In 2017, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General announced that Making Tax Digital for VAT will come into effect from April 2019. Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be compulsory for VAT from April 2019 for businesses with a turnover exceeding the VAT registration threshold … [Read more...]

UK Inflation rate hits 12 month low

Figures released today show that UK inflation rate has dropped to 2.5%, the lowest for 12 months aiding the prospect of economic growth. According to figures released from the Office National Statistics, UK inflation rate has fallen to 2.5%, a fall of 0.5% in just 2 months, the first time since the … [Read more...]

Economic Growth in Stockport leads the North West

Economic Growth in Stockport has revealed that the town has the fastest growing economy in the North West of England, according to new research from Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). as reported on the Business Desk The UK Powerhouse study, as reported on the … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers opens new South Wales office

C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd has announced the opening of their new office based in South Wales and they also welcome a new addition to the business.    Karen James previously of Arthur J Gallaher brings with her 15 years’ experience in insurance broking and is a welcomed addition to the C&C … [Read more...]

New curbs on bogus holiday sickness claims

People who fraudulently make holiday sickness claims have been dealt a significant blow after new rules to bring pay-outs under control were given the go-ahead.  Claims in respect of holiday sickness have risen by 500% from around 5,000 claims in 2013 to around 35,000 claims in 2016 raising the … [Read more...]

Strong year prediction for Vernon Building Society

New Vernon Building Society chief executive Steve Fletcher is predicting a strong year for the Stockport-based mutual. Fletcher, who took over as CEO from the long-serving Mike Hanson in February, has told members that the traditional, but innovative, mortgage lender’s ‘strong financial position’ … [Read more...]

Latest business issues and tax tips

Stockport based Hallidays have published their latest monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business issues and tax tips including a reminder to take steps to prepare for new legislation being introduced in May to protect our data. This month also looks at income tax changes … [Read more...]

Vernon Bear stars in Blossoms video

Stockport building society mascot Vernon Bear is playing a starring role in the new mockumentary about Stockport band Blossoms. The tongue-in-cheek film, Where are Blossoms?, speaks to band members about why they have split up after the successful self-titled 2016 debut album and gone on to … [Read more...]

Bond is Wrightsure of His Title Winning Chance

Supported by Wrightsure, Jamie Bond today threw his hat into the ring as a title contender for next seasons Volkswagen Racing Cup. After taking the fight all the way to the final round at Donington park last season, just losing out to HARD. team mate Bobby Thompson, Bond feels that 2018 is his … [Read more...]

Together appoints new North West regional development director

Specialist lender Together has expanded its professional sector team by appointing Mel Fourie as its new regional development director. Mel, who has nearly two decades of experience in financial services, joins from SME lending platform RateSetter, where she was strategic partnership manager, … [Read more...]

Clarke Nicklin Boost Corporate Finance Team

Stockport based Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors Clarke Nicklin have further expanded their Corporate Finance team with the appointment of Lisa Clarke. Lisa joins the business as Corporate Finance and Advisory Senior and brings a wealth of experience having previously worked as Business … [Read more...]