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On 14 May, leading North-West accountants, Bennett Verby will be giving new meaning to the phrase “Tax Dodgers”. Eight members of the team will swap their analysis pads and calculators for knee pads and calculated tactics, as they head for the dodge-ball court in a 12-hour marathon to raise money … [Read more...]

PZ Cussons’ non-executive chairman Richard Harvey is to retire at the end of the year, part of Mr Harvey’s plans to retire and relocate to New Zealand when he leaves the company on December 31. PZ Cussons, whose new International HQ opened at Manchester Airport Business Park in 2010, was set up … [Read more...]

An ornate ceiling in one of Bramall Hall’s most historic rooms has been finished as pert of the restoration project. Bramall Hall closed to visitors at the end of September 2014 to undergo a major transformation to the historic grade I listed building and adjacent stable block, thanks to a £1.6m … [Read more...]

The BBC reports on the Northern Powerhouse is being discussed by Chinese investors at an event in Hong Kong. The story says: 'Instead, lured by George Osborne's promotion of the "Northern Powerhouse", Chinese investors are packing their bags and heading up the M6. 'They are not just buying … [Read more...]

Entries are now open for Stockport Business Awards 2016 and organisers are looking for Stockport’s best business people. The event, organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, is now in its fifth year having initially been set up by the firm in 2012. The Business Person of the Year … [Read more...]

The Manchester Evening News have a breakdown of the north west's richest people, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2016. The report says: 'Property billionaire John Whittaker and brothers Fred and Peter Done were today revealed in the 2016 Sunday Times Rich List. 'John Whittaker, founder … [Read more...]

Stockport based charity Smart Works Greater Manchester has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2016 E3 Business Awards. Winners will be announced at the awards evening to be held at the Macron Stadium in Bolton on Friday 3rd June. The Smart Works scheme, which aims to help unemployed women … [Read more...]

To mark 400 years since William Shakespeare’s death, the ICAEW has turned to one of the nation’s most famous writers to lend motivation to those who want to set up their own businesses, business leaders who are struggling to find inspiration, and budding entrepreneurs who need a little nudge in the … [Read more...]