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Vernon Building Society announces Jubilee Fund shortlist

The Vernon Building Society in Stockport has announced the 20 local causes that will benefit from a share of £10,000 of funding from its Jubilee Fund and they include Marketing Stockport member Beechwood Cancer Care Centre. Groups will be allocated a share of the £10,000 pot depending on how many … [Read more...]

Deadline for renewing tax credits just a few days away

The deadline for renewing tax credits – working tax credit and child tax credit – is just a few days away. People have until July 31 to renew the benefits with the HMRC, and ICAEW Chartered Accountants Manchester - which represents accountancy firms in the region - has produced some advice for … [Read more...]

Stockport’s top business people in line for award

The Stockport Business Awards 2016 shortlist for Business Person of the Year is out and it’s time to find out a little bit more about the nominees. The awards, organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, are now celebrating their 5th year. Shortlisted in the ‘Business Person of the … [Read more...]

BHS to close its remaining stores by August 20

BHS will close all of its remaining 114 stores by August 20 - including in Merseyway in Stockport - with the loss of 11,000 jobs nationwide. The firm announced it was going into administration in April but as a buyer hasn't been found administrators have announced all remaining stores will close … [Read more...]

Andy Burnham sets out vision for Greater Manchester

CAMPAIGNING to be Labour’s Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Andy Burnham, the Shadow Home Secretary and MP for Leigh has unveiled his vision to businesses. Addressing business leaders the Shadow Home Secretary renewed his commitment to delivering growth for the region with skills, housing and … [Read more...]

ParkCloud renews contract in France

Advanced parking company ParkCloud has officially renewed its contract with Beauvais Tillé Airport to the north of Paris.  Stockport based ParkCloud has been working in collaboration with Beauvais Tillé, one of France’s busiest airports, for two years.  Beauvais handles a great deal of charter and … [Read more...]

Singapore airlines launch 1st transatlantic from UK to the USA

Singapore Airlines will launch its first ever transatlantic flights from the UK to the United States - from Manchester to Houston - as well as new non-stop flights from Manchester to Singapore.  Each destination will be served five times weekly. The new non-stop Manchester to Houston flights … [Read more...]

Stockport – much more than ‘business as usual’

While the political dust may be starting to settle in Downing Street and Brexit may start to take shape, it is encouraging to see that the message from Stockport business is very much more than just ‘business as usual.’ Stockport is a great place to do business and it is getting better; new … [Read more...]

Domestic Abuse – Free Event for businesses

Stockport Council are hosting two events to help employers and managers recognise the signs and know what help is available for victims of domestic abuse.  Domestic violence affects the workplace (whether profit or non-profit). It affects productivity, attendance, employee retention, risks to … [Read more...]

Cyber attacks affected 5.8m users to March 2016

A Report published today reveals that 5.8m people affected by cyber attacks and cyber crime in England and Wales to March 2016. Figures published by the Office National Statistics – ONS – suggest the main fraudulent issues are connected to online banking and online shopping. New questions on … [Read more...]