Plans for a mixed residential neighbourhood that will see 1,200 new homes built in Stockport town centre have been revealed as the first public consultation launches with the local community. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture … [Read more...]
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44,800 customers opt to spread the cost of Self Assessment tax bills
Nearly 44,800 Self Assessment taxpayers have set up a payment plan with HMRC to settle near £148 million of tax bills ahead of the 31st January deadline. More than 7.7 million Self Assessment customers have already filed their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, but HM Revenue and Customs … [Read more...]
CDL retains Top Employers certification
Stockport insurance technology firm CDL has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for an eighth consecutive year after retaining its Top Employers certification. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to acquiring new … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester libraries scale up business support project
A business support project run out of libraries across Greater Manchester has been expanded to support entrepreneurs in all 10 boroughs. The 'Build a Business' scheme offers in-person workshops, one-to-one support and connects people to local networking events offering a wealth of expertise to … [Read more...]
Stockport Council shares cancer awareness messages with local businesses
Stockport Council’s Public Health team are working with local employers and community groups across the borough to raise awareness of how people can reduce their risk of cancer and how to try to spot cancer early. The team have already visited coffee mornings, libraries, mosques and job centres … [Read more...]
Company insolvencies exceeded 25,000 in 2023
Corporate insolvencies exceeded 25,000 for the first time since the 2009 financial crisis in 2023, new December insolvency statistics have shown. Figures also showed that December, typically a quieter month for company insolvencies saw more than 2,000 firms close their doors, surpassing the … [Read more...]
ONS records December uptick in inflation
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has found that its core measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose slightly in December 2023 to 4%. The slight rise, up from 3.9% in November last year, is the first increase in the rate of inflation seen since February of the same year. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester strikes deal with Panasonic to accelerate net-zero aims
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a new agreement with Japanese technology group, Panasonic, to deploy the firm's hydrogen fuel cell technology in the city-region. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Mitsutoshi Shigeta, Managing Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation, Chief … [Read more...]
Be.EV completes first EV charging hub of £15 million deal with Stockport Council
The first of 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Stockport has been completed as part of a £15 million deal between Stockport Council and charger network, Be.EV. The new hub at Romiley Precinct is equipped with 4 charging bays – two ultra-rapid, one rapid and one fast. The hub's … [Read more...]
Seashell celebrates 200th anniversary with Beacon of Hope Ball
Stockport charity, Seashell, is celebrating 200 years of supporting young people with complex disabilities with a Beacon of Hope Charity Ball. The black-tie gala event will take place on Saturday 27th April at the Deansgate Hilton, and mark the charity's bicentenary, with a celebration of being … [Read more...]
UK economy grew 0.3% in November 2023
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the UK economy grew 0.3% in November 2023 according to its latest GDP estimates. Despite the modest growth, UK output is estimated to to have fallen 0.2% in the three months to November 2023 when compared to the previous quarter, with … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on fuel price transparency scheme for motorists
A public consultation has launched on plans to give motorists access to real-time price comparison data when purchasing fuel, and require retailers to share price changes. Consumers, retailers, and other organisations are being invited to share their views on the government's planned Pumpwatch … [Read more...]
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