The recent ruling on holiday pay was hotly anticipated by the legal community, sending many into a furore of second guessing and forecasting, while pushing many employers into anxiety fuelled meltdown. According to Avensure, it is a potentially serious issue and could open the flood gates for … [Read more...]
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BENNETT VERBY FEELING POSITIVE FOLLOWING THE AUTUMN STATEMENT
Recently we witnessed the most positive national treasury statement for Greater Manchester in living history. One week on, we are still digesting the significant impact that this will have on our business community. Bennett Verby were delighted to see the Chancellor acknowledge the significant … [Read more...]
MAG INVESTS IN SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AT MANCHSTER AIRPORT
Manchester Airport has invested £3.5m in the security areas in Terminal 1, the flagship terminal at the Northern gateway. Opened this week, the multi-million pound investment has been made to improve the facilities and security offering. The improved security area will principally serve … [Read more...]
SECRETARY OF STATE DECIDES ‘NO PUBLIC ENQUIRY FOR WOODFORD’
The Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles MP, has decided not to hold a public enquiry into the development plans at Woodford Aerodrome, despite apparently being encouraged to by the local MP, Councillors and hundreds of residents. Stockport … [Read more...]
DRINK SPACERS NOT CHASERS AND PREPARE TO PARTY SAFELY!
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...]
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...]