The people of Stockport, the UK and throughout the world are saddened and united in grief as we mourn the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth 2nd, who devoted her life to serve her people here and across the Commonwealth. At the age of 96, she was Britain’s longest serving monarch, for 70 years … [Read more...]
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Liz Truss announces plans to cap household and business energy bills
Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled new proposals to curb both domestic and commercial energy bills. In an address to Parliament this morning (8th September), the newly appointed Prime Minister announced proposals to cap domestic energy bills from 1st October at £2,500 for a typical household … [Read more...]
#BusinessSOS campaign warns of imminent collapse of the high street without intervention on energy costs
The newly formed #BusinessSOS campaign, founded by organisations representing over 150,000 retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses, warns harm caused by spiralling energy costs is superseding the pandemic with the potential to cause irreversible damage to UK high streets and the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to progress renovation and repairs to Central Library
Stockport Council has agreed to an estimated £4.3 million programme of renovation and repairs to the town's Central Library as part of its commitment to retain the building for public use. The future of the Grade II listed was put in doubt by the decision to deliver a £14.5 million library and … [Read more...]
New contract awards sees Stockport bus routes saved from axe
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded new contracts that will see over 60 bus routes across the city-region, including many in Stockport, saved from being reduced or withdrawn. A number of the city-region's bus services faced being cut by operators as passenger numbers remain below … [Read more...]
Last chance to join Dawn Creative motion branding webinar
There is still time sign up to join Cheadle Hulme-based agency Dawn Creative to explore how sound and motion can help support your business' branding. How to make your static brand move’ is the latest 18-minute webinar in Dawn Creative’s Branding. Done. series and takes place on Friday 9th … [Read more...]
New Prime Minister appoints Cabinet
Following her appointment as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, Liz Truss has begun appointing her new Cabinet and other Ministers. In her first speech since assuming office, the new Prime Minister set out three key priorities for the start of her premiership: economic growth, … [Read more...]
Business leaders react to new Prime Minister, Liz Truss
Business leaders have shared their reaction to the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, after winning the ballot to be named Leader of the Conservative Party. Prominent Stockport businessman, Group CEO of musicMagpie, Steve Oliver expressed his hope that a change in Prime Minister would … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester refreshes strategy on harnessing partnership with India
The Manchester India Partnership has refreshed its strategy of how best to harness relationships between the city-region and India. Launched in 2018 by the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership and inward investment agency, MIDAS, the Manchester India Partnership looks to build and … [Read more...]
Developer plans £40 million expansion to Poynton industrial estate
Commercial property developer, Chancerygate, has acquired Avro Business Park in Poynton and revealed intentions to deliver a £40 million of industrial and warehousing space. Via a joint venture with Bridges Fund Management, Chancerygate has acquired the Avro Business Park for an undisclosed sum … [Read more...]
Stockport Council awarded Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Membership
Stockport Council has announced it has been awarded membership of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter seeks to help the city-region's businesses to grow through improved employment standards and by creating good jobs that deliver … [Read more...]
Hallidays shares top financial news stories for September
Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays have outlined new details released for Making Tax Digital for landlords and sole traders, and the latest Ofgem price cap in their September round-up of need-to-know financial news stories. HMRC releases more details MTD for Income TaxHMRC has published more … [Read more...]
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