7% locally have had to leave jobs after a split, or have a colleague who has; 16% have seen workplace hit by sick leave following stress of break-up; 15% say separation or divorce had a negative impact on productivity Businesses in Stockport are suffering as a result of divorce and separation. … [Read more...]
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CBI SUGGESTS MEASURES FOR CHANCELLOR’S AUTUMN STATEMENT FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne will give his annual Autumn Statement to Parliament on 3 December 2014 providing an update on the government's plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Against a backdrop of solid UK growth but … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS STARTS IN STOCKPORT WITH FESTIVE FRINGE WEEKEND
Stockport Old Town's Festive Fringe takes place this weekend with a sackful of entertainment for the whole family. Sponsored by Robinsons Brewery and supported by the Portas Delivery Group, Festive Fringe begins in the Market Place on Friday with Foodie Friday and the Christmas lights switch … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's business news: Council is in top 100 for apprenticeships; Gorvins continue to expand; Social media platform a winner for local business and Marketing Stockport looks at public procurement - local suppliers ... … [Read more...]
FROM COURT TO CATWALK FOR CHARITY
Stockport based Gorvins’ Family Legal team co-hosted an intimate evening of fashion and pampering with designer boutique Black White Denim in Wilmslow and raised £270 for Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention. Organised by Sally Leaman, Partner and Head of Family Law at Gorvins and Jo … [Read more...]
LifeLEISURE’S FOUNDATION LOOKING TO AWARD MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
LifeLEISURE's David Hopkins Foundation has been making a difference to sport in Stockport since it was founded in 2011 and is looking for more people in need of financial support. Thousands of pounds have already been raised, enabling children and adults from any background to become more active … [Read more...]
PREST INCLUDED IN CITYWIRE TOP 100 LIST – AGAIN!
Stockport based Prest Financial have once again been included in the Citywire national ‘top 100’ list of Financial Planning firms, capping their most successful year ever during 2014. Included in 2013, the ‘top 100’ list carries much prestige within this financial … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS ANNOUNCE GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITION
Stockport based Hallidays, ambitious for growth, have announced the acquisition of Claire Chandley from the Chandley Robinson partnership in Gatley who brings with her a portfolio of over 50 small and medium business clients. Claire is joining the team run by Hallidays director Valerie Wain who … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH NEW TROOPER GIFT PACK INTO MORRISONS
Robinsons Brewery have announced the launch of a NEW TROOPER GIFT TUBE containing one 500ml bottle of award winning TROOPER ale and a branded TROOPER pint glass, available in selected Morrisons stores across the UK. This announcement comes hot on the heels of news that, after its launch 18 months … [Read more...]
LAST CALL FOR NEW ELECTORAL REGISTER PUBLISHED DECEMBER 1ST
Residents have received their final reminder to make sure they are on the new electoral register before it is published for the first time on December 1st. Around 20,000 people in Stockport have not been matched against government records and therefore cannot be transferred automatically to the … [Read more...]
ALLIED BAKERIES OWNER, ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS, PROFITS UP 18 PERCENT
Independently owned Associated British Foods (ABF), whose brands include Allied Bakeries’ Kingsmill and Sunblest, Primark and Twinings Ovaltine, have announced pre-tax profits up 18% to £1,020m despite a 3 per cent decline in revenue in the retail giant's latest financial year. The … [Read more...]
PREPARE TO ‘SELL’ YOURSELF TO GET A MORTGAGE
Your mortgage is usually the biggest financial commitment you will undertake and quite possibly the most bewildering. With the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) that came into effect April 2014, lenders now consider different aspects which may affect their view of whether they want to lend to you, as … [Read more...]