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National Insurance rate cut takes effect for employees

The rate of National Insurance paid by employees fell from 12% to 10% from Saturday 6th January 2024, following the announcement of the cut in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement last year. For a typical salaried worker earning £35,400, HMRC expects this will equate to a reduction in tax of around … [Read more...]

Record registrations of electric vans seen in 2023

2023 saw record new vehicle registrations for battery electric vans, with more than 20,000 registered according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Across commercial vehicles, businesses and fleets invested in over 340,000 new light commercial vehicles (including … [Read more...]

Work begins on second phase of Handforth highway improvements

Work has begun on the second phase of improvements works to roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Cheshire East Council completed the first stage of works between Spath Lane in Handforth and the A555 Manchester Airport Link Road ahead of schedule in … [Read more...]

Plans submitted for 106 apartments in Stockport town centre

Manchester-based developer, Tala Homes, have submitted a full planning application for a scheme of 106 apartments in the neglected Hopes Carr area of the town centre. Plans put forward details for 38 one-bedroom and 68 two-bedroom apartments as well as a new urban park on a 1 hectare site, … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels renews Macclesfield FC sponsorship

Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, has further strengthened its ongoing relationship with Macclesfield FC, renewing its sponsorship of the club for the 2023/24 season. SAS Daniels has been named the official back of shirt sponsor for the Women’s First Team as part of the package. … [Read more...]

Azets announces senior North-west appointments

National accountancy firm with a significant presence in Stockport, Azets, has announced three senior hires to advise clients across the North-west. Keith Miller joins as VAT Partner, Simon Copeland joins as Director in the corporate finance team, and Vincent Costello joins as Director in the tax … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester hospitality group announces closures

Tameside-based Revolution Bars Group has become the latest hospitality brand to announce it is closing sites amid rising costs for the sector. The Greater Manchester headquartered group has announced eight closures across its brands, including at Wilmslow and Liverpool St Peters in the North … [Read more...]

Andy Burnham sets out council tax precept proposals

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham has set out plans to freeze the council tax precept in Greater Manchester which goes towards funding the Mayor's office in 2024/25. Alongside a freeze to the mayoral precept, a consultation has also launched on increasing the amount levied through council … [Read more...]

Major Stockport developments set to complete in 2024

A number of major developments are set to complete in 2024 in Stockport town centre as Stockport Council prepares to publish its One Stockport: One Future plan to deliver on ambitions for the next 15 years. 2023 also saw Stockport named Greater Manchester Town of Culture, with further events … [Read more...]

Timetable for zero emission vehicle transition becomes law

The UK government's timetable for phasing out petrol and diesel powered cars and transitioning to zero emission vehicles by 2035 has become law. Plans put forward a pathway for vehicle manufacturers to phase out production and sale of fossil fuel-powered cars and vans. By 2030 80% of new cars and … [Read more...]