Clarke Nicklin have published January's Tax Tips & News designed to bring you tax tips and news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman. New Guidance on VAT-MOSS: On 1 January 2015 the VAT law changed for electronic services that are supplied digitally to non-business customers. Those … [Read more...]
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DEVOTE ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCE NORTHERN DIGITAL AWARDS NOMINATION
Stockport based creative design agency Devote Associates have been shortlisted as a nominee in the category of 'Best E-commerce Website' at the inaugural Northern Digital Awards which are to be held in Leeds on Thursday, January 22, 2015. The awards will recognise the very … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR SEES PAUSE IN QUARTER 4 OF 2014
A rare slowdown in new civil engineering projects and a pause in residential activity saw construction growth flatline in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the latest figures from industry analysts Glenigan. Glenigan Index for January finds construction growth flat on a year … [Read more...]
INFORMATION DAY FOR PARENTS, CARERS AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Stockport Council and the Council for Disabled Children are holding an information day on Friday 16 January, for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability. Professionals and volunteers working in this field are also welcome to … [Read more...]
VERNON WELCOMES STAMP DUTY CHANGES
Local mortgage lender Vernon Building Society has welcomed the changes to stamp duty which mean that 98% of homebuyers purchasing a home will pay less. The mortgage industry has lobbied for a change in the current system for many years, however the announcement in the Chancellor’s Autumn … [Read more...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR STOCKPORT!
Welcome back to work! Christmas and the new year gave many of us the chance to take a break from work and re-charge our minds and set personal and business goals for 2015. Stockport has a thriving business community and many regeneration plans underway; the team here at Marketing Stockport would … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS UNVEIL THEIR 2015 SEASONAL LINE UP
Following on from a fantastic 2014, in which, on average, a pint of Robinsons’ seasonal ale was enjoyed every minute, the Stockport based brewer has announced five specially created ales which are available for a limited time. Available throughout January and February, Voodoo Dawn, a … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER EXPECTED TO GAIN 110,000 JOBS OVER NEXT 10 YEARS
Greater Manchester can expect to gain 110,000 new jobs over next decade according to a report out today published by New Economy Manchester Estimates of how Greater Manchester’s jobs market will develop over the next ten years have received an upward revision by academic professionals … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE CEO AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS
Ian Clinton, Principal and CEO, at Stockport College has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for his services to further education. Ian, who has been leading the Stockport College since February 2014, is a lifelong education professional, having worked in the FE … [Read more...]
RESIDENTS URGED TO GO DRY FOR JANUARY WITH NEW ONLINE GAME
Stockport residents are being encouraged to take up the Dry January challenge, and give up alcohol for 31 days after the festive period. Dry January participants can also sign-up to a brand new online game, and access a wealth of support and knowledge to help monitor their progress throughout the … [Read more...]
THE PRINCE OF ORANGE GETS A ROYAL UPGRADE
The Prince of Orange, Ashton under Lyne, has received a royal upgrade in what marks Robinsons’ final pub refurbishment for 2014. The Stockport based brewer has transformed over 20 pubs throughout the year with a further 35 pubs from their 300 strong pub estate set to receive a makeover in … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE FLU VACCINE
Stockport residents are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the flu, following recent reports of outbreak cases across the UK. Stockport Council, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, want to remind everyone that influenza viruses circulate and … [Read more...]