Coventry Building Society has agreed to acquire Manchester-based Co-operative Bank in a £780 million deal. West Midlands-based Coventry Building Society is the UK's second largest mutual and the takeover of Co-operative Bank would make the combined group the country's seventh largest lender with … [Read more...]
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Treasury to consult on plans to extend VAT relief for business charitable donations
A consultation is set to launch on plans to extend VAT relief for business charitable donations where goods given will go on to be distributed for free. Currently firms do not pay VAT on any goods they donate which are then sold on, such as clothes, hygiene supplies and cleaning products. … [Read more...]
Next phase of Merseyway Car Park repairs set to begin
A second phase of works to repair, modernise and improve Stockport town centre's Merseyway Car Park will begin at the end of April 2024 as part of the town's £1 billion regeneration. With contractors having almost finished work on the Orange Zone of the car park, the Yellow and Green zones will … [Read more...]
Stockport retail group accelerates growth with a key appointment
Stockport-headquartered retail group, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Richard Bone as commercial director to support its growth plans. Richard (pictured) will join the board at the employee-owned group to support the commercial development within Parfetts, including stated growth plans … [Read more...]
Top accreditation for Stepping Hill neonatal team
The neonatal team based at Stepping Hill Hospital recently received the top level of national accreditation for a model of care which ensures close partnerships between midwives and families. They received the top Green accreditation in Family Integrated Care (known as ‘FICare’) following an … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester tech businesses call on Mayor to back new manifesto for the sector
Ahead of the Greater Manchester Mayoral elections on 2nd May, technology businesses in the city-region have called for the incoming Mayor to back a new Manifesto for the Northern Tech Economy. The new manifesto has been launched by Manchester Digital and sets out the economic opportunity for … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange garners international recognition
Stockport town centre's £140 million transport interchange is the only UK project to be shortlisted for an International Partnership Award. The International Partnership Awards celebrate excellence in the public-private partnership (PPP) industry and showcase the best of the sector worldwide, … [Read more...]
Sharp UK enhances portfolio with partnership with Gamma Communications
Communication technology provider, Gamma Communications, has entered into a new partnership with IT service technology firm, Sharp. The partnership brings together Sharp's consultative and scalable services with Gamma's expertise in voice and telephony solutions ahead of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society completes refurbishment of St Petersgate headquarters
Stockport mutual, Vernon Building Society, has completed an impressive refurbishment of its headquarters on St Petersgate in the town centre. The refurbishment is part of a £1.2 million investment in the Vernon Building Society's branches as part of a long-standing commitment to providing … [Read more...]
Re-opening date announced for Forum Theatre
Performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, has announced a planned re-opening for The Forum Theatre in Romiley following the commencement of vital structural repairs. The Forum Theatre was temporarily closed due to the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in the premises, whilst … [Read more...]
Stockport County are 2023/24 Sky Bet League Two Champions
Stockport County are English Football League champions for the first time in 57 years after a 5-2 win away at Notts County on Tuesday 16th April. A hat-trick from captain Paddy Madden, and a goal each from Sarcevic and Pye away at Meadow Lane saw the Hatters Stockport County secure the remaining … [Read more...]
Inflation falls to two-and-a-half year low
The annual rate of inflation fell to 3.2% in March 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), its lowest level in two and a half years. The latest fall represents a 0.2 percentage-point drop on February's figures, with March's … [Read more...]
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