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New powers are to be granted to local authorities across England to help address high numbers of empty retail units on British high streets. From this summer, High Street Rental Auctions will allow local leaders to take control of empty shops on high streets and rent them out to local businesses … [Read more...]

The UK’s £200 billion dealmaking industry could be missing out on around £150 million of VAT rebates for costs such as professional fees that are not being reclaimed, according to new research into the UK’s M&A sector by Azets, the top ten accountancy and advisory firm. M&A VAT costs that … [Read more...]

Stockport Council is encouraging the borough’s fostering community to share the moments that have mattered to them as it marks Foster Care Fortnight from 13th to 26th May 2024. Stockport Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight in a bid to recruit more foster carers and shine a light on … [Read more...]

Plans to develop 60 acres of land close to Manchester Airport have been reimagined to a deliver a new innovation campus for the manufacturing, technology and science sectors. Dubbed, MIX MANCHESTER, plans will see development partners Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, Manchester Airports Group … [Read more...]

Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has revealed David Broadbent will not take on the role of divisional CEO at the group's personal finance arm. After announcing his appointment in January, the non-bank lender cited personal reasons for Mr Broadbent's decision not to move forward … [Read more...]

A charity football tournament organised by Life Leisure has raised more than £1,400 in honour of a former colleague. The seven-a-side event and family fun day, which took place on Saturday, May 11, was held at Stockport Sports Village. It was organised in honour of former Life Leisure Operations … [Read more...]

High street bank, NatWest, has revealed the North-west saw its economy continue to grow in April according to its monthly Regional PMI survey. NatWest's headline Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 54.0 in March for the North-west region, up from 52.7 in April, representing stronger levels of … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw 5.2 million passengers fly through its three UK airports in April 2024, with Manchester and London Stansted airports both welcoming record traffic as the peak summer season begins. Across the group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands … [Read more...]