The cost of compliance is continuing to soar for SMEs, the Forum of Private Business has claimed, as reported by EN for Business this morning. According to the lobby group, SMEs pay substantially more on compliance than they did two years ago. It put the total cost of compliance at more than … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
Businesses featured in the Stockport Express this week including...Robinsons, Leemic, Starkey Hearing Technologies, Acrobat TV, LBM, abd SAS Daniels as well as the latest on the Stockport Business Awards Sockport Express Business pages 9th July: … [Read more...]
LOCAL MP SUPPORTS NATIONAL TRANSPLANT WEEK
Sir Andrew Stunell MP is supporting National Transplant Week 2013 (8-14th July) to encourage more people to sign onto the Organ Donor Register, as eight Stockport people await a suitable donor transplant. Stunnell is the MP for Hazel Grove where currently over 26,000 people from the Hazel Grove … [Read more...]
A NEW ERA FOR STOCKPORT BASED EQUITY
Equity Housing Group has unveiled an exciting new approach to delivering services, as well as a whole new look. Based in Stockport, Equity has long been recognised within the housing sector for its expertise in home ownership. Its redevelopment of Royal Oak Brewery was recently named as one of … [Read more...]
RICS – ‘PROPERTY MARKET SHOWING SIGNS OF RECOVERY’
The UK’s housing market continued to show signs of recovery during June, with rising house prices and increased demand, says the latest RICS Residential Market Survey published today, 9 July 2013. 21% more … [Read more...]
VIRGIN EXTENDS ‘RED TRACK’ SCHEME IN NORTH WEST
Virgin Trains extend 'Red Track' scheme Calling all students, Virgin Trains have announced an extension to the Virgin Red Track Programme, which offers undergraduates the chance to gain a BA (Hons) Business Management degree whilst having their university fees paid by Virgin Trains. The Red … [Read more...]
9 IN 10 CHILDREN KNOW PARENTS WORRY ABOUT MONEY
The number of children worrying about money is far greater than parents realise, with children also much more aware of their parents' own money worries than parents are of their children's. A report conducted by the Halifax Bank found that nearly nine in ten (86%)of children aged eight to … [Read more...]
VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY – ‘AVOID OVERSPENDING ABROAD THIS HOLIDAY’
Holiday makers spend more than they intend to overseas! Stockport's Vernon Building Society is advising holidaymakers how to avoid overspending overseas as, according to recent research carried out by Skyscanner, more than 40% of British holidaymakers overspend abroad with the most likely areas for … [Read more...]
IT’S HOT OUT THERE! – TAKE HOT WEATHER ADVICE
Summer has arrived but Stockport Council has issued hot weather and heatwave advice to residents and businesses in the Stockport area as the experts forecast a prolonged period of warm and even very hot sunshine. Extreme heat can force the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CHRISTY TOWELS WORTHY WIMBLEDON WINNERS
Stockport's Christy Towels are celebrating a great weekend of winners as their towels prove a valued trophy both 'down-under' with the British Lions and among the crowds at Wimbledon. Andy Murray lifted the coverted Wimbledon Men's Single trophy for the first time in 77 years after a … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT NHS TRUST APPOINTS 2 NEW EXECUTIVES
Two new non-executive directors have been appointed at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community health services in Stockport, Tameside and Glossop, Dr Mike Cheshire and John Schultz CBE. Dr Mike Cheshire and John Schultz … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS – CHEADLE
United Utilities will be carrying out an open excavation to install services on the High Street in Cheadle adjacent to number 37 between the junctions of Mary Street and Massie Street. These works require the use of Stop and Go boards, which will be in use from Saturday 13th to Sunday … [Read more...]