The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has opted to hold interest rates at 5.25% following yesterday's (20th September) surprise fall in inflation. Economists at the bank voted 5-4 in favour of holding the rate at 5.25%, with those opposing the decision calling for a 0.25 percentage … [Read more...]
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Rishi Sunak revises UK’s approach to achieving Net Zero
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed back the date of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and fossil fuel boilers in a revision of the country's Net Zero policies. In a press conference on Wednesday 20th September, the Prime Minister reconfirmed the UK's commitment to achieving Net … [Read more...]
New employment scheme launches to support recent arrivals to North-west from Hong Kong
A new programme, following on from the success of the United for Ukraine scheme, to help recent arrivals from Hong Kong access employment has been launched in the North-west. The Growth Company's Jobs for Hongkongers programme aims to support those who have arrived in the North-west from since … [Read more...]
Senior associate solicitor joins Gorvins’ family team
Stockport-headquartered Gorvins Solicitors has appointed a new senior associate solicitor to the firms’ family team. Ainsley Pritchard (pictured) has specialised in family and children law since she qualified in 1998 and her areas of expertise include financial settlements, child arrangements … [Read more...]
Agenda announced for September Climate Action Business Forum
With just over a week to go, the full line-up of speakers has been announced for the latest Climate Action Business Forum, which takes place on 29th September. The upcoming event will be held both in-person and online via Microsoft Teams at Robinsons' Brewery Visitor Centre (Apsley St, Stockport, … [Read more...]
ONS records slight drop in inflation
Inflation fell slightly from 6.8% in July to 6.7% in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The latest decline, albeit just by a tenth of a percentage point, brings inflation to lowest level in 16 months. The main contributing … [Read more...]
New advisory service to launch supporting businesses with AI and digital innovations
A new advisory service is to be piloted from next year to help businesses with AI and digital innovations meet regulatory requirements. The scheme will bring together regulators from a range of sectors to develop a multi-agency service to offer tailored support for businesses bringing new AI and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches supported internships programme with Pure
Stockport Council has launched a new supported internships programme in partnership with Pure College (part of disability charity Pure Innovations). Business leaders from across Stockport attended a launch event to kick-off the scheme on 6th September, which featured an introduction to the … [Read more...]
Two weeks remain to register for Self Assessment for 2022-23 tax year
HMRC is reminded those who are have to pay tax via Self Assessment for the first time for the 2022-23 to register by 5th October. If a customer has any income that they have not already paid UK tax on, they need to register for Self Assessment. New Self Assessment customers could be someone who … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing employees with ADHD
Rob Birley from Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explains how employers can understand and empower success from employees with ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects people’s ability to focus, control impulses, … [Read more...]
Avanti awarded long-term contract to continue running West Coast Mainline
Rail operating company, Avanti West Coast, has been awarded a long-term contract to continue running West Coast Mainline services between London and the North-west, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The award of a long-term contract, which will have a core term of three years and … [Read more...]
Employees to gain right to request predictable working patters
Workers on atypical contracts such as zero-hours contracts will able to demand more predictable patterns of work following the Predictable Working Act gaining Royal Assent. The Act gives workers the right to request a predictable working pattern from their employers and aims to redress the … [Read more...]
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