Changes to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) helpline services are being halted in response to public feedback to its plans, and to trials during 2023. Changes to helpline services aimed at encouraging people to go online first before contacting HMRC via phone or webchat were trialled over the last … [Read more...]
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Northern leaders call for Avanti West Coast’s contract to be terminated
Regional leaders from across Northern England will write to the Transport Secretary to call for Avanti West Coast's contract to operate West Coast Mainline rail services to be terminated. Transport for the North's (TfN) Board meeting on 20th March saw members vote in favour of the motion to call … [Read more...]
C&C announce appointment to head up Sports Division
Growth and expansion continue apace at C&C Insurance Brokers, as Paul Fielding joins to head up the Stockport-based firm's Sports Division. Paul takes up the newly created role of Sports Division Director and follows hot on the heels of Jack Sands’ appointment in February, to work with … [Read more...]
Bellway partners with mortgage provider to support homebuyers at Poynton development
Housebuilder Bellway has partnered with Own New on a mortgage produce that will make it more affordable to purchase a new homes at its Copperfields development in Poynton. A new mortgage product, Own New Rate Reducer, could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes benefit from interest rates from … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new Business Travel Hub to help employers promote sustainable transport options
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new Business Travel Hub to make it easier for businesses to promote sustainable forms of transport for colleagues. The service has been developed from business engagement activity, where employers have told TfGM that it’s been confusing to … [Read more...]
Latest fall sees inflation drop to lowest level in nearly two and a half years
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that February 2024 saw inflation fall to its lowest since September 2021, with its headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) now at 3.4%. The fall, down 0.6 percentage points on January's figure, has helped largely by a slowdown in food and drink … [Read more...]
£660 million second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund launches
Small businesses in Stockport and across the North of England are set to benefit from the launch of the new £660 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) II from the British Business Bank. Since the launch of the first Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund in 2017, it has delivered over … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Marple Community Hub
Stockport Council has submitted a planning application for a £20 million Community Hub in Marple, which will include a new library, swimming pool and fitness suite, and health clinic. The project is being supported by a £20 million of Capital Levelling Up funding, with the development also set to … [Read more...]
FlixBus partners with Belle Vue on new Manchester Airport coach service
Stockport-based coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, will operate a new twice-daily service to Manchester Airport for express coach network FlixBus. The travel tech company is launching the new service on Thursday 28 March, in time for Easter getaways, and will connect Manchester's Shudehill … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses get specialist support from a new large scale innovation acceleration programme
Businesses in Stockport are set to benefit from bespoke support from a new innovation programme aimed at accelerating commercialisation and growth. Innovation Navigator, launched by the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub, is focused on turbocharging business innovation projects from delivery … [Read more...]
Work progresses on King Street West affordable homes
Great Places Housing Group has shared how work has progressed on its £16.4 million affordable development at King Street West in Stockport town centre. Cllr Colin Macalister, Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, accompanied by Paul Richards, Chief Executive, Stockport Mayoral … [Read more...]
New features to be added to Bee Network app ahead of expansion of bus franchising
Bus passengers across Greater Manchester will see a new journey planner and live bus tracker added to the Bee Network app alongside the expansion of bus franchising to more areas of the city-region on 24th March. The new journey planner is already available on the Bee Network app with a live bus … [Read more...]
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