Following their 1st year anniversary, Robinsons Brewery in Stockport have announced new opening times for their Visit England accredited Visitors Centre. The Apsley Street conferencing and educational centre, which has welcomed over 10,000 people since its opening in March 2013, has increased the … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS GET SAVVY WITH THEIR MONEY
Over 300 students from Stockport College took part in the Barclays Money Week, learning how to manage their money. Barclays and the National Skills Academy for Financial Services developed the week-long series of money related activities to provide students with an awareness of money management … [Read more...]
CLARKE NICKLIN PUBLISH APRIL TAX TIPS & NEWS
Clarke Nicklin have published their top Tax Tips & News in their April newsletter, designed to give tax tips and news to keep one step ahead of the taxman. Clarke Nicklin's Managing Partner Andrew Baggott comments: "We are committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a … [Read more...]
BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WANT TO REMAIN IN EUROPE
According to a report on MP Andrew Stunell's website thiis morning, manufacturers, ranging from large multi-nationals to small businesses, have given a clear message - Britain must remain part of the EU to ensure future growth. Manufacturing plays a large role in delivering a stronger economy, … [Read more...]
DJS CONTINUE TO RECRUIT AS THEY ANNOUNCE INTERNAL PROMOTIONS
Successful Stockport based DJS Research Ltd have announced the promotions of Alex McCluckie and Christian Easdown to Research Manager and Senior Research Executive respectively. The promotions come amidst an internal re-structuring as the company continues to recruit across all departments - … [Read more...]
RBS UNVEILS NEW LOGO FOR WILLIAMS & GLYN
Marketing Stockport member Royal Bank of Scotland - RBS - has unveiled the logo for its 'new' banking brand Williams & Glyn. Williams & Glyn, a 250-year-old banking brand that has been dormant for nearly 30 years, is soon to return to the UK high street with its headquarters in … [Read more...]
NEW PERSONAL TAX ALLOWANCE OF £10,000 KICKS IN
The new income tax personal allowance of £10,000 has come into effect meaning that 24m working people are paying £700 less in income since the present Government came to power and 2.7m of people in the lowest paid jobs will no longer pay any income tax at all. From next April, the … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER SEEKS £400M FUND FROM GOVERNMENT
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have submitted a joint Growth & Reform Plan to the Government setting out its aim to become a financially self-sustaining city region. The plan includes seeking a £400m share of … [Read more...]
BUSINESS BRAINS FROM STOCKPORT COLLEGE TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Impressive efforts were made as students, friends and staff took to the catwalk at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet last night in a bid to raise funds for a worthy charity. The fashion show featuring affordable clothing was staged by Business students from Stockport College in front of a special … [Read more...]
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES TO INCREASE FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS
Stockport based SAS Daniels are reporting that employment tribunal fees are to increase for certain claims. The Courts and Tribunals Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2014 came into force on 6 April 2014. The main effect of the order is to reclassify certain claims as “Type B” … [Read more...]
COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO FLYPOSTING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council are warning businesses against fly-posting after Screwfix Direct Ltd pleaded guilty to four offences of flyposting committed in the Cheadle Hulme area at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 2nd April. The offences were contrary to Section 132(1) of the Highways Act … [Read more...]
Mutual Exchange launched by Stockport Homes
Stockport Homes has launched a new online Mutual Exchange Finder for customers, which makes it easier for them to find another customer to swap homes with. The Mutual Exchange Finder is available to customers on the Stockport Homes website www.stockporthomes.org/mutualexchange Customers simply … [Read more...]