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...]
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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...]
SAS Daniels advises Cheshire waste management business on sale to Belgian group
Stockport and Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has advised on the sale of a Cheshire waste management business to a Belgian group. Middlewich-based BIP Chemical Holdings and BIP Environmental have been acquired by Belgium’s Indaver for an undisclosed sum. BIP Chemical Holdings (including BIP … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester charity develops training to help businesses spot signs of domestic abuse
Independent Choices – a Greater Manchester based charity supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse and violence – is offering training to businesses across the city-region to help them better support employees in the workplace. The organisation is developing the training suite for … [Read more...]
Small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 support from local authority grants
Covid-19 grants distributed by local authorities provided small businesses across England with £21.3 billion in business support through the pandemic. A new report into the government's COVID-19 Local Authority Business Support Grants scheme also showed over one-third of all available funding was … [Read more...]
Hainan Airlines restores Manchester Airport to China link
Direct flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing, China, operated by Hainan Airlines are to be restored for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hainan Airlines, which has operated the Beijing to Manchester route since 2016, will resume weekly flights from 22nd August. Since … [Read more...]
Stockport bin lorries harness solar energy
Six bin lorries in Stockport, operated by Totally Local Company, will use solar power to help reduce emissions thanks to a link-up with a technology company, TRAILAR. TRAILAR has now been installed on six bin lorries operated by Totally Local Company in Stockport and it is estimated that by using … [Read more...]
HMRC names Stockport firm as tax avoidance promoter
A business on Greek Street in Stockport town centre is among a number of businesses named by HMRC as tax avoidance promoters. Customers are being urged to withdraw from three published schemes and contact HMRC as soon as possible; the 3 named tax avoidance promoters are: Gateway Outsource … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester delegation meets with Avanti West Coast over timetable reduction
A delegation of representatives from Greater Manchester have met with Avanti West Coast management to discuss a way forward after significant timetable reductions by the train operator. Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Luthfur Rahman, the city-region's Transport Commissioner, Vernon … [Read more...]
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