British Weight Lifting final stage of the 2014/15 ‘Manchester Weight Lifting Series’ was held at Life Leisure’s Houldsworth Village Gym attracting a huge entry as interest in the competition brought an increase in entries in all three stages; the 3rd stage attracted over 57 … [Read more...]
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CROWN PAINTS BRINGS CPD SEMINAR TO THE NORTH WEST
Crown Paints will be bringing its Effective Paint Specification seminar to the North of England later this month which is being delivered as part of the CPD RoadSeminar Tour, at Manchester and Leeds. The Crown Paints seminar at the Manchester event takes place on Wednesday 15th April from 10:00 … [Read more...]
SUPERHEROES UNITE FOR BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE
On Friday 15 May Superheroes ACROSS Greater Manchester will come together to celebrate Key103’s Cash for Kids Superhero Day where the annual event will see hundreds of heroes don their masks to raise money for local kids with a pledge to raise £100, 000 for Beechwood Cancer Care. This … [Read more...]
JOIN THE MAD HATTER FOR TEA IN MELLOR!
Mellor Country House are hosting a 'Mad Hatter's Tea Party' next weekend - and everyone is welcome! This is Mellor Country House's first fund-raising event of the year - the "Mad Hatter's Tea Party " and you are invited to join in next Sunday 12th April at the home, 12-4pm. There will be a … [Read more...]
BUSINESS NEWS FROM STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this week's Stockport Express Business section we hear from Wayne Jones in his capacity as Chairman of the Stockport Economic Alliance as they launch the a new business challenge with grant funding; it's girl power at an all female legal team in Bramhall and Michelle Hay puts helath & safety … [Read more...]
GENERATION GAP IN HOME OWNERSHIP
The number of homeowners in England fell to the lowest level in 29 years according to the English Housing Survey. For the first time however, more people than ever own their home outright (33%) than with a mortgage (31%). The survey issued by the Department for Communities and Local … [Read more...]
THE IMPACT OF THE SMALL BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & ENTERPRISE ACT
The Small Business, Employment & Enterprise Act received Royal Assent on 26 March andThe Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). It is soon to roll out across the country, bringing major changes to areas of business including support to the increasing number of home businesses. Championed by … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO REGISTER TO VOTE
With one month to go until the General Election and Local Elections on May 7th, residents are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote. This is how you can register: Take 3 minutes and register online at www.gov.uk/registertovote, or For all other changes (to tell … [Read more...]
WHY EMPLOYERS SHOULD PAY NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE.
The government insists there is no excuse for companies not to pay employees the wages they are entitled to. Legislation is in place in order to ensure that anyone entitled to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) should receive it. Gary Waites (left) from Avensure warns that paying anything less than … [Read more...]
NEW FINANCIAL YEAR BRINGS NEW LEGISLATION
As we enter a new financial year Clarke Nicklin have published their April tax news and tips. Do the new pension laws mean more freedom or liberation? Do you know when your younger workers will reach their key birthdays of 18 and 21 and their national minimum wage entitlements change? Can you apply … [Read more...]
REGION’S DEVOLUTION AGREEMENT PROVIDES GRANT BOOST FOR APPRENTICES
‘DEVO MANC’ has given a boost to companies recruiting apprentices as, of April 1st, Greater Manchester businesses will be entitled to more than £3,000 in additional skills funding, as part of the region’s landmark devolution agreement. Under the deal, organisations taking … [Read more...]
CAN PENSION CHANGES HELP PROPERTY BUSINESSES?
How can the April 2015 pension changes help your property business? Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited (FEL), a leading firm of Chartered Surveyors focussed on the North West and specialising in roadside properties, are looking to help property owners take full advantage of the pension … [Read more...]