As Noddy Holder once screeched dementedly: It’s Christmas! That means it's time to let down our tinselled hair at the office party, have a few drinks but it can also be a worrying time for employers, friends and family. A few hangovers are almost inevitable, perhaps a few red faces … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
This week we look how upselling can boost profitd; Stockport's incubation centre celebrates a year of success; Stockport businesses sponsor St Ann's Hospice Christmas tree; Merseyway sperkles with a new jewellery shop and more ... … [Read more...]
FESTIVE RECYCLING AND WASTE COLLECTIONS
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to recycle as much as possible over the festive period as part of its ‘Right Thing, Right Bin’ initiative. Using their wheelie bins residents have the facility to recycle most of their household waste including wrapping paper, … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS CLIENT RECIEVES NATIONAL AWARD
MyPlace in Preston, clients of Hallidays accountants in Stockport, have won Student Landlord of the Year in the Landlord and Lettings Awards last month beating nationwide competition. The awards, first set up in 2009, aim to recognise and reward excellence and contribute to raising … [Read more...]
‘THE SOCIAL’ RAISES £THOUSANDS FOR CANCER PREVENTION CHARITY
The Social, an invitation-only networking group for those in the property & construction sectors, has raised £4,400 at their Christmas lunch for Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention, the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer. Angela Wrobel, corporate … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS VISITORS CENTRE CHESHIRE’S SMALL VISITORS ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Robinsons Visitors Centre has been voted Marketing Cheshire’s Small Visitors Attraction 2014 and will now represent the county at the National Visit England awards for Excellence in May 2015. Left: Robinsons Visitors Centre Team: Chris Whittleworth, Sam Kennerley, Presenter of the Award … [Read more...]
NEW CASH BACK PROMOTION FROM YORKSHIRE BANK
Yorkshire Bank whose Stockport branch is based on Princes Street, have launched a £150 cash back promotion to both personal and private banking customers. The offer is appealing to both new and existing customers who can use the bank’s Current Account Switch Service to transfer their … [Read more...]
BEWARE THE ’12 SCAMS OF CHRISTMAS’
Stockport Council is warning Stockport residents not to fall foul of the‘12 scams of Christmas.’ The advice, which applies to all situations where someone is trying to part you from your money, is: Don’t give bank or personal details to anyone over the phone … [Read more...]
MORE GOOD NEWS FOR STOCKPORT APPRENTICES
The abolition of employers’ National Insurance contributions for apprentices announced in last week’s Autumn Statement will be a boost for Stockport firms and young people, according to Hazel Grove constituency’s MP, Andrew Stunell. Across the UK, two million people have … [Read more...]
STAMP DUTY CHANGES SAVE STOCKPORT FAMILIES AVERAGE £607
Families buying homes in Stockport will pay on average £607 less in Stamp Duty, according to local MP Mark Hunter following reforms brought in by the Government. The new system announced at the Autumn Statement will significantly reduce the cost of moving house. People buying homes … [Read more...]
GORVINS ASSOCIATE WINS LEGAL PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Associate Solicitor Tasoula Crosby at Gorvins Solicitors in Stockport has been voted Legal Professional of the Year in a fiercely-fought awards scheme set up to recognise young talent. Created by personal development organisation JCI Manchester, the Manchester Young Talent Awards 2014 rewarded … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORTS GROUP DELIVERS STRONG INTERIM RESULTS
Manchester Airports Group - M.A.G - the largest UK-owned airport operator, is reporting a strong performance in its interim results driven by increases in both passenger numbers and commercial revenues. A total of £31 million to MAG’s shareholders and, of that, Manchester council … [Read more...]