50% of business exits have stemmed from an unexpected approach from a buyer, however many business owners have failed to maximise shareholder value because they are ill prepared for the ‘tap on a shoulder’ approach, according to research by Azets. The top 10 accountancy firm's data is based on a … [Read more...]
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British Gas announces 700 new jobs in UK contact centres
Utilities provider, British Gas, has announced a major recruitment drive that will create 700 new jobs in its UK contact centres in Stockport, Leicester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Cardiff. In addition to the new jobs, existing staff at its sites in Stockport and around the country will get additional … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities and industry awarded funding to drive green homes innovation
Greater Manchester universities, housebuilders and green technology businesses have been awarded £3.54 million in funding to research into improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of homes in the city-region. The funding award for the Future Homes project is part of the national … [Read more...]
Stockport Council relaunches cost of living voucher scheme
Stockport Council has reintroduced a Winter Support Voucher scheme to assist thousands of families in the borough as part of its Warm and Well initiative to address the impact of the high cost of living. The scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £3 million for road maintenance
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is to receive an additional £3 million to support road maintenance and repairs in the city-region. Funding is part of £8.3 billion to local authorities across the country that has been redirected following the cancellation of HS2 between Birmingham and … [Read more...]
New information hub to launch to help Stockport businesses connect with finance and investment
Stockport businesses of all sizes can now access information to help in finding finance and investment via an new service from the Growth Company. SimpliFi offers clear and accessible information about the available finance options available to businesses, including equity investments, debt … [Read more...]
Northern warns of upcoming timetable changes on Stockport rail services
Northern is warning of changes to rail timetables taking effect from 10th December across the network, with the rail operator also making some changes to services through Stockport. While the majority of services will be unaffected, there may be slight re-timing to some services across the … [Read more...]
Over £121 million in Self Assessment tax payments made since April using the HMRC app
Nearly 100,000 customers have made £121 million in Self Assessment tax payments using the HMRC app, according to the UK tax authority's latest figures. Between April and September 2023, 97,365 customers have used the app to settle their tax bill for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, with more than three … [Read more...]
Top accolade for Life Leisure swimmers
A pair of Stockport Metro swimmers who train at Life Leisure Grand Central in the town centre have been named Cheshire's most promising competitors in the pool. Eighteen-year-old Reece Grady has been named Cheshire Swimmer of the Year by the Cheshire County Water Polo and Swimming Association. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £3 million to invest in 5G innovation
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been awarded £3 million from the UK government to provide a boost to 5G enabled innovation in the city-region. The city-region is among 10 local authority areas across the UK, and one of only three in the North of England, to receive of a share of … [Read more...]
2,500 new places open to applicants on AI and data science courses
An estimated 2,500 people are to develop new digital skills through government funding for new AI and data science conversion courses. £13.5 million funding will be shared among 18 universities in England to help more people find employment in the fast-growing AI and data science sectors, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council begins consultation on 2024/25 budget proposals
Stockport Council is asking borough residents about its proposals for the 2024/25 financial year in a consultation on its budget. In order to balance the budget and address its current income shortfall, the Council is developing several savings proposals which will change how it delivers some … [Read more...]
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