The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP), which includes Stockport Council, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue service, is making a stance against off-road bikes and making Stockport residents aware that it is illegal to ride a motorcycle of any description on land that … [Read more...]
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HALLIDAYS LATEST FINANCIAL NEWS
It may be holiday season but we can't take a break from our financial responsibilities. Halliday's August newswire includes PAYE - late filing penalties; Job market statistics; Tax free childcare in 2017; and how you may be able to spread the cost of your tax liabilities. PAYE late filing … [Read more...]
SERIOUS INJURY FIRM EXPANDING WITH NEW TALENT
A serious injury legal company that recently moved into Stockport have continued to go from strength to strength and, despite a difficult market, are looking forward to further growth with the addition of 8 new members of staff. Left: (from l to r): Sarah Hampson,Sarah Williams,Nicola … [Read more...]
SKILLS SHORTAGE MAY AFFECT LONG TERM SUCCESS
Just as a survey - ‘Report on Jobs: North of England’ - designed to provide a comprehensive up-to-date guide to labour market trends finds that there is a shortage of candidates for permanent jobs, over 50% of businesses in the North West are concerned that there are not enough … [Read more...]
MDT-UK LTD AND MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LAUNCH NEW CONTRACT
MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) was recently visited by representatives of the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy to formally launch a new contract between the engineering giant and Her Majesty’s Government. HMS Ocean The MET Lot 10 Contract was won in a competitive … [Read more...]
IMPROVING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS DRIVE MULTI-BILLION POUND SME INVESTMENT
Small and medium-sized businesses in the North West believe the economy is in better shape today than before the recession, with investment levels growing as a result, according to new research by Yorkshire Bank. Almost half of North West SMEs believe economy is in better shape than … [Read more...]
SYNCHRONISED FOR SUCCESS!
Two aspiring young synchronised swimmers, Hannah Bates and Sophie Freeman, have been awarded funding from the Life Leisure David Hopkins Foundation allowing them to gain valuable experience from professional training programmes in the UK. Left: Sophie Freeman Val Cottam MBE Hannah … [Read more...]
THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT STOCKPORT OLD TOWN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Stockport’s largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is supporting the Old Town Fringe Festival for a second year as part of a two-year commitment worth £8,500. Head of the organising committee, Joe Barratt, said the commitment to sponsorship made the first event held in 2014 … [Read more...]
GOODBYE OFFICE POLITICS, HELLO MORE MONEY
4.6 million UK self-employed can’t be wrong! A new survey has underlined the appeal of a freelancer’s lifestyle with a burgeoning self-employed sector closing the door on colleagues and office squabbles to open up a brighter future with greater pay and flexibility. Stockport based … [Read more...]
compTIA ADDS TO ACCREDITATIONS FOR MIDSHIRE
Midshire has added another endorsement to the business by successfully completing the CompTIA Managed Print Trustmark accreditation, signifying the company's adherence to best practice and customer service in the area of managed print services. CompTIA is a renowned IT services industry body … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANTS EXPAND CLIENT SERVICES
A Stockport based firm of accountants have taken advantage of new regulations to expand their client services to include Probate after The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) was awarded the power to regulate the service. Hallidays, one of the first in the country, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners of the Stockport Sustainable Business Challenge who will share a £50,000 funding pot have been announced by the initiative's leader, Stockport Economic Alliance, supported by the Business Growth Hub and funded by Stockport Council. The Sustainable Business Challenge was … [Read more...]