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Last week to Have Your Say in Stockport

There is just one week remaining for residents to have their say in Stockport and give their views on a number of proposed changes in areas such as the Apprenticeship Store and its associated services, Children’s Centres, Free School Transport and Information, Advice and Guidance. The consultations … [Read more...]

Smart Ways to use business loans

Regardless of whether you’re a new-start, growing or established business, capital is one of your most valuable assets and there are smart ways to use business loans. With money constantly moving in and out of your business, it’s feasible that you might need to consider sourcing external funds to … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes celebrates UK Living Wage week

The increases in rates, announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of Living Wage Week, have been welcomed by Stockport Homes, an accredited Living Wage employer. Living Wage Week runs from November 5th-11th 2017. Stockport Homes has committed to the increase – independently calculated to … [Read more...]

BRC urges Chancellor to deliver a budget for shoppers

Business and consumers are looking to the Chancellor to deliver a budget for shoppers when he delivers his Autumn update on 22nd November. The British Retail Consortium - BRC - believe that a budget for shoppers would support consumer spending and encourage private sector investment. In a … [Read more...]

Views sought on Stockport Council budget savings

Stockport residents have until 10th November to give their views on a number of proposed changes by Stockport Council in the light of the need to reduce costs. The Cabinet has set out an outline for Stockport Council budget savings including proposals of £4.15m in service reforms in next year’s … [Read more...]

UK economy growth higher than expected

Latest figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics   show that the UK economy has enjoyed higher than expected growth in the three months to September. The figures show that Gross domestic product (GDP) for the quarter rose by 0.4%, compared with 0.3% in each of 2017's first … [Read more...]

RBS funding supports new nursery and 20 new jobs

Up to 20 new jobs have been created thanks to an RBS funding deal to open a new state of the art private day nursery. Little Footprints nursery can provide childcare for up to 50 children aged between six weeks and four years. Ofsted approved, the nursery is managed by experienced nursery manager … [Read more...]

So just how are the Brexit talks coming along ?

Every weekend, I look forward to The Saturday Economist dropping into my inbox 'keeping you in the picture' with  a round-up of the week's political and economic issues. This week, The Saturday Economist, John Ashcroft,  looks at the growing confusion over Brexit. So just how are the Brexit talks … [Read more...]

Bennett Verby takes aim and hits the mark

Stockport based Accountants, Bennett Verby, proved they hit the mark at the Capstone Financial Management's Corporate Shooting Event. The event, held at Catton Hall in Frodsham, saw Bennett Verby Director Neil Jones score another win for Bennett Verby, taking home First Prize for Clay Pigeon … [Read more...]

The Winners of the Vernon Jubilee Fund are …

The Stockport County Community Foundation and The Wellspring homeless charity were the two big winners after the votes were counted in the £10,000 Vernon Jubilee Fund. A record 4,371 votes were cast via the Stockport Express and the Vernon Building Society Facebook page for the 16 shortlisted … [Read more...]

Together celebrates win at Stockport Business Awards

Cheadle-based finance company Together is celebrating success after winning ‘Excellence in CSR’ at the Stockport Business Awards. A business with an impressive 43-year history, Together provides finance to a wide range of customers; from homebuyers and property investors to businesses and … [Read more...]

Brokers tee off with Together for Manchester Mind

Specialist lender Together got in the swing for charity last week, hosting two golf days to raise essential funds for Manchester Mind. Brokers from the North met at the Mere Resort in Cheshire, whilst in the South, brokers played the course at The Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire, taking part in a series … [Read more...]