Avanti West Coast has announced the start of the restoration of a full rail timetable on its Manchester to London route. The train company, which cut services to a maximum of one train every hour on its routes out of London Euston this summer due to staff shortages, will add 70 additional trains … [Read more...]
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Stockport food and drink scene serves up wins at Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards 2022
Food and drink businesses in Stockport town centre were served generous helpings of success at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards 2022. Winners were announced yesterday evening (Monday 26th September) at an award ceremony that took place at Manchester city centre’s Escape to Freight … [Read more...]
MAG offers guaranteed interview for Doncaster Sheffield Airport staff following planned closure
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has extended an offer of a guaranteed job interview for employees of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the planned closure of which was announced on 26th September. All staff affected by the upcoming closure of the South Yorkshire airport will be able to receive a … [Read more...]
Self Assessment taxpayers have until 5th October to register with HMRC
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone who needs to complete their first Self Assessment tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year to register online before the 5th October. Before taxpayers can complete their first Self Assessment return, they need to register with HMRC to receive … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport launches autism-friendly screenings
Next Monday, 3rd October sees the first of the new series of Autism-Friendly screenings at The Light Cinema at Redrock in Stockport, in partnership with Disability Stockport. The first Monday of each month Light Cinema will screen an Autism Friendly showing of the latest blockbuster … [Read more...]
Start Up Loans scheme sees eligibility expanded
The Business Secretary has announced the expansion the Start Up Loans programme, an £884 million scheme for new businesses to access finance. Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that the scheme will now be eligible for businesses trading for up to three years, with new 'second loans' … [Read more...]
Manufacturing technology adoption programme secures funding for three more years
The Made Smarter programme to support SME manufacturing in the North-west to invest in the adoption of new digital technology and skills has secured £6.1 million funding that will allow it to continue for a further three years. Made Smarter, which first launched as a pilot scheme in the … [Read more...]
musicMagpie trading update warns of ‘cautious consumer behaviour’
'Cautious consumer behaviour' in August and September has led Stockport headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, to warn of slower than expected sales growth for the second half of the year in a trading update issued 26th September. While the Group still expects improved trading … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer announces £15 million plan to support workforce with cost of living
Retailer Marks & Spencer has become the latest large employer to announce plans to support its workforce with the rising cost of living. The high-street brand has announced plans to invest £15 million in supporting its front-line colleagues, including a 20p pay uplift for its lowest paid … [Read more...]
Paper £20 and £50 banknotes to have legal tender status withdrawn from 30th September
This week is the last week when paper £20 and £50 banknotes will be legal tender, with the notes being withdrawn from circulation from 30th September. Businesses will no longer accept this banknotes, featuring economist Adam Smith and engineers Boulton and Watt from Friday 30th September, with … [Read more...]
Chancellor unveils Growth Plan with raft of tax cuts
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a new Growth Plan for the UK economy, unveiling a series of major tax cuts for individuals and businesses. Following the Bank of England's reveal yesterday that it believes the country's economy is now in recession, the Chancellor's 'mini-budget' sets out … [Read more...]
Work starts on Cheadle Towns Fund walking and cycling scheme
Work has begun on delivering new walking and cycling routes to Cheadle as part of the district centre's Towns Fund award. The new routes will provide links between Cheadle's High Street, a new railway station (also being supported by the Towns Fund), and connections to existing cycle routes on … [Read more...]
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