Cheadle-based finance provider Together has today announced the up-sizing of its Charles Street securitisation programme by £325m, bringing the total facility to £1bn, with the maturity extended to 2021. The increased funding reaffirms the financial strength of the business and the continuation … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Stockport Business Awards launched at SK & Away event
Stockport Business Awards 2016 will be open for entries early next month. Organiser Ben Poland of Clarke Nicklin chartered accountants told attendees at the SK & Away event at Speedworks Motorsport in Bredbury that businesses 'of all sizes' should enter. He said: "We've had a fish and … [Read more...]
New Medical Director appointed for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
A former pupil of Bramhall High School has been appointed as the new medical director of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust runs Stepping Hill Hospital as well as community health services across Stockport. Dr Wasson, a consultant in intensive care, is currently the Trust’s lead doctor … [Read more...]
LifeLEISURE’s foundation award for Tall ships youth trust
Marketing Stockport member Life Leisure’s David Hopkins Foundation awarded the Tall Ships Youth Trust a donation to help support two young people from Stockport. Danny aged 14 and Anthony aged 16, who both experienced a voyage on board as part of the crew, sailed out of their comfort zone into a … [Read more...]
Summer celebration as Bramhall Hall set to re-open in July
A £1.6m major transformation of the historic Bramhall Hall is set to be unveiled over the weekend of Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st. Bramall Hall closed to visitors at the end of September 2014 to undergo a major transformation of the grade I listed building and the adjacent grade II … [Read more...]
New tax free dividend allowance to replace dividend tax credit
Dividends – it’s been a hot topic gaining much publicity recently surrounding the new Dividend Tax Allowance, but do you know what it really means and how the changes will affect individuals and small businesses? HMRC have tried to simplify the dividend system so that only those with significant … [Read more...]
Earn cash rewards with Stockport’s smartphone App
Shoppers and regular visitors to Stockport Town Centre are being invited to take part in an interesting new consumer behaviour study using Smartphone technology. Stockport Council, Vision Stockport and Business in the Community are working with GeoTask to launch the study which measures the … [Read more...]
February flying high as 1.5m passengers jet off from Manchester Airport
Winter sun and half-term breaks at the start of 2106 encouraged 11% more passengers to take off from Manchester Airport than in February last year. Now offering more destinations than ever before, popular destinations for local and regional sun seekers include Dubai, Orlando, Tenerife and … [Read more...]
Stockport shops transformed for would-be investors
Bold and vibrant images will be appearing on several shops units within Stockport town centre’s historic area over the coming weeks. The result of work by the Portas Pilot Delivery Group and Stockport Council, the vinyls reveal the potential that vacant units offer, and how shops could once … [Read more...]
Avensure to host guide to HR & Employment Law
Marketing Stockport member Avensure, is hosting a business owner’s guide to HR and employment law on 23rd March, 10am-12.30pm at The Wycliffe Hotel, Stockport. Led by Avensure’s expert Barrister, Tom Grady, this masterclass is aimed at business owners and directors, providing the skills and … [Read more...]
Stockport IT Solutions provider supports National Apprenticeship week
Amshire Solutions are supporting National Apprenticeship week as apprentices have become a highly valued part of their company. Next week is National Apprenticeship Week, 14th - 18th March 2016. The Stockport based IT solutions provider have taken on their fifth apprentice, Haydn … [Read more...]
Tax news and tips ahead of the budget
Ahead of next Wednesday’s 2016 budget, Hallidays are taking a look at the latest tax news that affect business and UK tax payers: Advisory fuel rates for company cars New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 March 2016. Click here for the full … [Read more...]