The Markit Household Finance Index (HFI), measuring overall perceptions of financial wellbeing, rose to 42.1 in February, its highest reading since the survey began in February 2009. Markit said the rise signals that pressures on household finances have now eased in each of the past three … [Read more...]
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CAPITAL GAINS TAX RULES CHANGE FOR SEPARATING COUPLES
Stockport based legal practice, SAS Daniels,is highlighting that the rules affecting Capital Gains Tax are changing for separating couples. The government announced in the 2013 Autumn statement that there will be some changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 5 April 2014, which may motivate … [Read more...]
NEW ATTRACTIONS AT THIS MONTH’S ‘FOODIE FRIDAY’ IN STOCKPORT
There are several new elements at February’s Foodie Friday which takes place in Stockport’s wonderful Market Hall from 6pm-9pm on 28th February. Regular attractions at the free, fun and family-friendly event include a craft ale bar, cheese and wine slates, cakes and a barbecue. For … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXCHANGE CAR PARK OPENS DOUBLING CURRENT CAPACITY
Today, sees the opening of a new multi-storey car park (MSCP) at Stockport Exchange, part of the £145 million redevelopment of the area by Muse Developments and Stockport Council, and managed by National Car Parks (NCP). Completion of the 1,000 vehicle car park is an integral part of the … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST MANAGE MULTI SERVICE CENTRE PROJECT FOR SPEEDY HIRE
Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited (FEL) have travelled north of the border to deliver a project for their client Speedy Hire. An existing detached industrial warehouse in Glasgow has been converted into a new Speedy Hire Multi Service Centre (MSC) to service the Scottish region, to … [Read more...]
WOODLEY POST OFFICE ON THE MOVE
Woodley residents are being urged to have their say on the proposed move of Woodley Post Office as the Post Office has launched a 6 week local consultation. Users of Woodley Post Office can feed their opinions on the proposed move that will take the Post Office just 25 metres away from where it … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW
In today's Stockport Express, police reveal their most wanted suspects, fire station closes because of lack of firefighters and we round up the chaos caused by the strong winds. In business, we talk to the Marple mum who has set up her own sewing busines from home. … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN BY 125,000 – LATEST FIGURES FROM ONS
Latest UK job figures released today (19th February) by the Office National Statistics show that the number of adults aged 16 to 64 in employment in the final quarter of 2013 has increased by 193,000 compared with the preceding period, from July to September, equating to 72.1%. During the same … [Read more...]
SOUTERS ANNOUNCE FREE ‘TASTER’ COURSE FOR CONTENT ACADEMY
Souters have teamed up with Hallidays to offer businesses the opportunity to find out a bit more about how the Content Academy can help grow their business. A free ‘taster’ workshop will be held at Hallidays, with the first one taking place on 6th March, 10am – 12 midday. The … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS REPORTS CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO REPLACE CSA
SAS Daniels, the Stockport based legal practice is reporting that the Child Support Agency (CSA) will soon be abolished and nearly a million existing cases will be closed. Parents will then have no alternative but to make an application to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) and there … [Read more...]
C&C’s MALCOLM COOKE VOICES OPINION TO GOVERNMENT MINISTER, ALEXANDER
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, visited Hazel Grove last month to see for himself why the A6 relief road is given the green light and is such an important and much needed transport project for the area. Following his tour of the area, local MP Andrew Stunnel hosted a … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport affecting Heaton Norris, Portwood, Great Moor & Marple. Contractors working on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester will be carrying out work on the traffic signals on Tiviot Way in Heaton Norris approximately 100m … [Read more...]