Freshers flying in to start their studies at universities across the North helped Manchester Airport record its business ever September. 2,671,199 passengers passed through the terminals taking the rolling annual total for the UK’s third busiest airport to 24,846,962. The total was also boosted by … [Read more...]
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MAG announces appointment of two new non-executive directors
MAG (Manchester Airports Group) has appointed Cath Schefer and Jon Wragg to its board as non-executive directors. The appointments were made and took effect on 29th September. Cath Schefer is a civil engineer by training and has 27 years’ experience in the design, construction and management of … [Read more...]
RBS support leads investment for Mantank
Support from the Royal Bank of Scotland has led to Mantank, a Manchester based environmental services firm, strengthening its fleet of vehicles with investment in a brand new, bespoke, glass lined tanker. Mantank Environmental Services Limited, (Mantank) which is based in Little Hulton, Manchester, … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse confidence ‘on the decline’ among small businesses
Research carried out with small businesses in Greater Manchester suggests most believe the Northern Powerhouse project is under threat and looking far less likely to happen than a year ago. The research, carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Manchester & North Cheshire … [Read more...]
Specialist agricultural law practice launched by SAS Daniels
SAS Daniels, specialist law firm with offices in Stockport, Chester, Congleton and Macclesfield, have launched a specialist agricultural law practice in response to the growing need for the North West’s farming community. SAS Daniels has announced the launch of its new agricultural law practice, … [Read more...]
Stroke services at Stepping Hill ‘A’ class rating
Stroke services at Stepping Hill Hospital have received a strong seal of approval following a recent inspection and assessment. The Greater Manchester Stroke Operational Delivery Network, which is responsible for ensuring quality care for stroke patients in the region, have rated the service with … [Read more...]
Manchester Legal Awards open for nominations
The eighth annual Manchester Legal Awards are once open for nominations. A number of changes have been introduced to this year’s event, which recognises and rewards the best individuals and teams from the region’s legal community. As well as greater clarity about the judging criteria, key … [Read more...]
Free Concorde tours as part of Manchester Airport’s Customer Services Week
Manchester Airport is taking part in National Customer Services Week next week including giving away Concorde tours. The week is an initiative organised by The Institute of Customer Service and the airport aims to highlight the great work its Customer Service team does to get its 24.6m annual … [Read more...]
Is your school considering Academy status?
If schools are thinking about converting their school and considering Academy Status, SAS Daniels are ready to help. SAS Daniels LLP and academy conversion specialists, J&G Marshall are hosting a free event on converting schools to academy status. The event is aimed at head teachers, … [Read more...]
Grade A refurbishment lands at Atlas Business Park
MCR Property Limited have completed a comprehensive refurbishment of Altitude, a 45,000 sq ft Grade A office building on Atlas Business Park near Manchester Airport. The refurbishment was completed by ADT Workplace with the building now offering a high quality Grade A specification. In … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group ‘delivered £6.2bn of economic value for the UK economy’
Figures in MAG’s (Manchester Airports Group) Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2015/16 show that the group delivered £6.2bn of economic value for the UK economy and for the communities in which its four UK airports operate. This 16% increase comes on the back of MAG’s most successful … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels among top-ranked law firms in Legal 500
SAS Daniels have been ranked in the top tier of law firms in the north for its corporate and commercial work in the Legal 500 released today. SAS Daniels has surpassed its 2015 rankings in The Legal 500 on both a firm-wide and individual basis. Most notably the firm has been recognised as a … [Read more...]