A video drawing together the stand out moments and key statistics from the world of social media in 2012 has been pulled together by Space & Time Media – documenting key events such as the Diamond Jubilee, Olympics and US Presidential race. The advertising agency’s Social … [Read more...]
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2012 OLYMPICS AND JUBILEE BOOST INTERNATIONAL OPINION OF UK
A survey for the British Council has found that the Olympics, Paralympics and Diamond Jubilee have improved how the UK is viewed by other countries. About two-thirds of 9,000 adults polled in 11 countries said Britain had done a good job of running the Games, and 44% said it had a greater … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS ADVISES MONEIO ON OFFICE EXPANSION
The owner of loan broker Moneio, who owns the Freedom Finance brand, has taken on an extra 5,000 sq. ft. lease in Atlantic House as it looks to expand staff numbers to more than 150 people. Moneio, which also owns loans website The Lending Wizard, was advised on the deal by North West law … [Read more...]
TENDER PROCESS LAUNCHED FOR AIRPORT CITY
Expressions of interest from international development and investment partners are being sought by M.A.G for its £650 million Airport City scheme, the first of its kind in the UK. M.A.G has appointed the leading global property advisor, CBRE, to manage the tender process on its … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT AGREES SAVINGS OF 15 MILLION GBP FOR NEXT TWO YEARS
Stockport Council's Executive have approved plans to make savings of £15.5m over the next two financial years, of which around £10m will be achieved in 2013/14. The successful implementation of these savings will reduce the amount required to ensure a balance budget next year. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PACKAGING MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO NEW PREMISES
Stockport-based manufacturer of sustainable packaging, Fibrestar Drums, has announced a deal to expand its production capacity by almost double with the move to larger premises as it targets growth in new markets. The business, which is the UK's largest manufacturer of fibre drums for the … [Read more...]
December Market Eye from Prest Financial
In his recent Autumn Statement the Chancellor increased the personal Income Tax allowances as part of the objective to eventually equalise them with Age Allowances. Corporation Tax rates will be reduced by 2% from 1 April 2014. He also announced that the pension drawdown income limits will be … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOSPICE SUFFERS AFTER FALL IN LEGACIES
A sharp drop in gifts from legacies for St Ann's Hospice. New figures show the amount given to the charity in wills in the year to March fell by almost 50 per cent to £1.39m. St Ann's has beds at Heald Green, Stockport, and Little Hulton, Salford, and an out-patient unit at Wythenshawe … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT VIADUCT INSPIRES CANADIAN COMPANY
The boss of a Canadian exploration company today explained how he took inspiration from a Stockport landmark to name his business in its honour, despite never having seen it first-hand. Jim Megann is the chief executive of … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST FE FORUM LAUNCHED
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member R-Com Consulting is launching its first Further Education Networking Forum for the North West. It is widely acknowledged that IT organisations within Higher, Further, and Adult education institutions across the UK are facing unprecedented budgetary … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMET STORE CLOSING TODAY
The last remaining Comet stores are to close today, the failed firm's administrators have confirmed. Shops at the Manchester Fort and in Rochdale, Stockport and Wigan are among a final group of 49 branches which are shutting nationwide. Comet, which had 236 stores and employed 6,600 staff, … [Read more...]
RECYCLE YOUR FOOD WASTE THIS CHRISTMAS
Households are expected to spend, on average, £169 on their festive food and drink this Christmas. Yet in Stockport around a third of all 'waste' thrown away in black bins is food. With waste and recycling collections continuing over the festive season, Stockport Council is giving … [Read more...]