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National: Changes to benefits for mixed age couples

The government has announced changes to benefits for mixed age couples that will be introduced from 15 May 2019. When single people reach State Pension age, they move from working age benefits to pension age benefits. Currently, couples can choose to make that transition when the older partner … [Read more...]

Peaky Blinders Rolling Back to Stockport

Peaky Blinders, one of the biggest and most watched dramas to hit TV screens in the UK, has chosen Stockport as a location for its latest series. Following filming last week, Peaky Blinders, created by Steven Knight, is back in Stockport this week. A British crime drama television series primarily … [Read more...]

Local: Stockport Company Reports Record Year

A local structural and civil engineering consultancy has reported that 2018 was a record year for the Compstall-based company, in which it surpassed all previous records for the volume of work which it had handled. Rhodes & Partners offers a wide range of professional services for both small … [Read more...]

Event: Learn How to Become a School Governor

Governors for Schools, The Aspire Educational Trust and The Fallibroome Trust are holding an event to explain how to become a school governor. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and build up leadership experience, this could be an  ideal solution. Governors for Schools … [Read more...]

Event: Stockport Homes Host Residential Landlords Seminar

Stockport Homes is hosting a Residential Landlords Association seminar at their flagship Cornerstone Headquarters in Stockport. The FREE event on Thursday 29th January is open to anyone with an interest in the residential lettings sector. Light refreshments will be served. To book your place or … [Read more...]

Regional: Northern Tech Awards Celebrate Best of North West

The Northern Tech Awards, celebrating the fastest growing and most promising tech companies in the North West, is open for entries. The Northern Tech Awards have been running since 2011 and are part of the events portfolio of GP Bullhound, the leading international technology investment … [Read more...]

Local: Life Leisure Chair Supports Ambitious Growth

Stockport's Life Leisure has appointed a new Chair to support the charitable trust and not-for-profit social enterprise's ambitious plans for future growth and development. Life Leisure manages sports and leisure facilities in the North West, and delivers a wide range of sports and physical … [Read more...]

Local: SAS Daniels Property Expert Promoted to Partner

Leading Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, has promoted one of its Commercial Property Senior Associates to Partner, in one of four new moves as the business continues to grow in 2019. Scott Tams, previously a Senior Associate in the commercial property team is now Partner at SAS Daniels … [Read more...]

What is a Company Voluntary Arrangement – CVA

With stories of struggling retailers dominating the news, Stockport based Bennett Verby take a look at a common route for insolvent businesses and answer the question: what is a Company Voluntary Arrangement ? So what is a Company Voluntary Agreement or CVA? The CVA was originally designed as a … [Read more...]

National: New Taskforce to Tackle Economic Crime

The Government has announced a new Taskforce, including senior figures from the UK financial sector, which will work to tackle economic crime. The scale of this type of crime – which includes fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering – is estimated to be at least £14.4 billion per … [Read more...]

Regional: Record Year for Passenger Numbers at Manchester Airport

Celebrating its busiest ever festive period helped the UK's Northern gateway to report a record year for passenger numbers at Manchester Airport in 2018. More than 28.2 million passengers passed through the UK’s third largest airport in the last 12 months.  Popular holiday hot spots included … [Read more...]