Kao Data, a specialist high performance data centre developer and operator, has announced plans to invest £350 million into a new site in Stockport. The company has secured a 39,000 sqm ex-industrial unit at Kenwood Point in Reddish for sustainable redevelopment into a 40 megawatt data centre for … [Read more...]
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HMRC late payments interest rates revised following base rate rise
Following the Bank of England’s decision to increase its base interest rate to 4.5%, HMRC has confirmed that interest on late payments will also increase. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate, and set at the base rate plus 2.5%. Repayment interest is set at the higher … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport releases details of 2023 Christmas packages
The Light Cinema in Stockport has released details of its Christmas packages available for booking ready for the festive season. The Light Stockport offers a range of packages that aim to deliver an unforgettable experience across a variety of private hire spaces, state of the art screens and fun … [Read more...]
Health and support charity to deliver digital inclusion events in Stockport
Health and support charity, Alternative Futures Group (AFG), will offer services in Stockport for the first time, providing support for members of the community to live more independently and delivering four digital inclusion events for borough residents. The organisation which currently supports … [Read more...]
Transpennine Express to come under DfT control
The Transport Secretary has announced that Transpennine Express will be brought under the control of the Department of Transport's (DfT) Operator as Last Resort when FirstGroup's contract to run the franchise ends on 28th May. The move follows significant disruption for the rail company's … [Read more...]
Bank of England base rate rises by a further 0.25 percentage points
The Bank of England's top economists have agreed a further 0.25 percentage point increase in its base rate of interest, which now stands at 4.5%. The bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have followed in the footsteps of the US Federal Reserve and the Eurozone's European Central Bank in raising … [Read more...]
Jet2 celebrates first of more sustainable aircraft flying from Manchester Airport
Holiday airline Jet2.com has seen the first of nearly 98 more sustainable aircraft enter service, flying from Manchester Airport to Málaga on 10th May. Parent company, Jet2 plc has ordered 98 Airbus A321/A320 neo aircraft, which could eventually extend to 146 aircraft as part of plans to grow and … [Read more...]
Lord Jim O’Neill announced as new Chair of Northern Powerhouse Partnership
Lord Jim O'Neill has been announced to be the new Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, a business-led advocacy group focused on closing the North-South economic divide. Lord O'Neill will take over the role from NPP founder and former Chancellor, George Osborne, who will remain at the … [Read more...]
£15 million Bramhall care facility fully open following NHS partnership
Following its innovative three year partnership with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, New Care’s Bramhall Manor care centre is now fully open and welcoming private residents from the local area. Completed in March 2020, the £15 million facility was commissioned in its entirety by Stockport NHS … [Read more...]
Longer lorries to offer £1.4 billion economic boost
Longer lorries are to be permitted on British roads as part of efforts to cut the environmental impact of road emissions and support supply chains, in a move estimated to boost the economy by £1.4 billion. Legislation is being laid today (10th May) to safely roll out lorry trailers up to 2.05 … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches behind-the-scenes podcast
Manchester Airport has announced a first-of-its-kind podcast that will lift the lid on the inner workings on the North's global gateway. Manchester: Your Airport, MAN goes behind the scenes to look at themes ranging from how an airfield works, to the arrangements put in place when celebrities … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host first DevCon
Greater Manchester is to host its first ever ‘DevCon’, which will take place on the 11th and 12th of July, its organisers have announced. The two-day event will take place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester city centre and see 500 delegates, including tech founders and senior … [Read more...]
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