New homes will be better protected from flooding following changes to planning guidance, the government has announced today (25 August 2022). Updated planning guidance published today will help councils make sure developments meet strict criteria in locations at risk of flooding before they … [Read more...]
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EV chargepoint network to get £20 million boost
More than 1,000 additional EV chargepoints are to be installed across the country following a a £20 million investment from government, local authorities and industry. Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme is supporting local authorities and industry to build new commercial EV charging … [Read more...]
Property investment business agrees £7.5 million loan with Together
Family-run property investment business, Flood Estates, is set to expand its portfolio after agreeing a £7.5 million loan facility with Cheadle-based Together. The deal with the specialist lender will allow Flood Estates to expand its commercial property portfolio further. The business currently … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs encouraged to take advantage of Skills for Growth support programme
SMEs in Stockport and throughout Greater Manchester are being encouraged to make the most of a programme of support available to small businesses in the city-region. The Skills for Growth – SME Support programme helps businesses identify the skills needed to grow by streamlining or improving … [Read more...]
Flybe to add Manchester Airport to Newquay connection
Flybe is to resume providing regular flights from Manchester Airport to Cornwall Airport Newquay as the revived airline expands its offering for the Winter 2022/3 schedule. Flybe, now headquartered in Birmingham, was relaunched earlier this year after falling into administration in early 2020 and … [Read more...]
Companies House to introduce new WebFiling account
Companies House is to introduce a new WebFiling account to increase functionality and security when businesses manage their records online. The move is the first step enabling a single sign-in across all Companies House services as part of the ongoing digitalisation of government processes. The … [Read more...]
Together study finds specialist residential mortgage market set to triple by 2030
A major nationwide study by Cheadle lender, Together predicts the UK specialist residential mortgage market will treble to £16 billion by 2030 driven by changing employment and living patterns. The study, carried out in partnership with economist Dr John Glen, also predicts the overall UK … [Read more...]
Northern leaders publish 2022/23 Business Plan for the region’s transport network
Transport for the North (TfN) has published its 2022/23 Business Plan, setting out how investment is needed in the transport network across Northern England. The Business Plan outlines TfN's vision for developing a transport infrastructure in the North that is user-centred, place-based and … [Read more...]
Merseyway welcomes new independent coffee house
A new independent coffee house, Coffee Block, is set to open its doors at Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre. Located next to The Body Shop on the High Street, Coffee Block will be serving hand-crafted coffee as well as a wide selection of delicious cakes, paninis, and sandwiches. The shop is … [Read more...]
World War II pilot behind Glider Regiment memorial at Manchester Airport returns for 100th birthday
A World War II glider pilot returned to Manchester Airport today for a surprise party to celebrate his 100th birthday. Peter Davies, from Bollington in Cheshire, was a Glider Pilot during WWII, based at RAF Chilbolton in Hampshire. He flew Hamilcar Gliders, most notably as part of Operation … [Read more...]
Government agrees £130 million support package to protect bus services
A £130 million support package has been agreed by government to protect local bus services in England as they continue to recover to pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The funding to cover the six months from October 2022 to March 2023 brings the total pandemic support for bus travel over the last … [Read more...]
SMEs account for £2 trillion of the UK economy
A study by the School of Marketing analysing ONS data has revealed that UK SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) account for 44% of employment and collectively turnover £2 trillion each year. The research also identified the sectors and regions most powered by smaller businesses across the … [Read more...]
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