Karen Smart, MD of Manchester Airport, has stood down from her role after two years amid ongoing staffing challenges at the airport. A Manchester Airports Group (MAG) statement said that Smart, who had previously held positions at MAG's East Midlands and London Stansted airports, was seeking new … [Read more...]
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Handelsbanken research finds charities missing out on tax relief worth £940 million
UK charities could be missing out on more than £940 million a year, as generous donors fail to claim tax relief on the money they give, reveals new research from Handelsbanken Wealth Management & Asset Management. The research finds that 60% of charity supporters are not claiming tax relief … [Read more...]
Hallidays share April financial news including latest economic forecasts
Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays share their round-up of the financial stories this April, including the latest economic forecasts in the wake of interest rate rises and Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement. Chancellor cuts fuel duty in Spring StatementChancellor Rishi Sunak announced a 5p per … [Read more...]
29km of Stockport gas pipes set for upgrade by 2023
Gas network operator, Cadent, has revealed that over 29 km of gas pipes in Stockport are receive an upgrade between April 2022 and March 2023. Cadent has planned £70 million of upgrades for the gas distribution network in the North-west, which will see some of the country's oldest energy … [Read more...]
UK looks to recognise cryptocurrencies for payments
The UK government has announced it plans to introduce regulation that will recognise the use of certain cryptocurrencies for payment. The government is planning to bring 'stablecoins', cryptocurrencies tied to real-world assets such as the value of the US dollar, within legislation for payments … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to move forward with Bee Network vision following funding award
Greater Manchester will push forward with plans for its Bee Network London-style integrated transport system, following the award of over £1 billion funding announced for the city-region yesterday. Greater Manchester will top up the £1.07 billion CRSTS funding allocation with £170 million in … [Read more...]
NPIF investment has created over 6000 jobs since fund’s launch
Since its launch in 2017, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has supported the creation of over 6000 new, high-quality jobs, according to independent research by SQW. Backed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by the British Business Bank, the fund has aimed … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler appoints new Head of Marketing
Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Jamie Ferguson to a newly created Head of Marketing role within the firm. Jamie (pictured) will lead the employee-owned retail group's marketing departments and oversee all aspects of the Parfetts brand, as well as supporting the Go … [Read more...]
Cheadle fitness studios shortlisted for start-up award
Cheadle-based fitness start-up, Winners Strength & Wellbeing Studios, have been shortlisted in an awards programme for new businesses. The StartUp Awards National Series has been launched to recognise the booming start-up scene in the UK, which has only accelerated since the pandemic began, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to receive over £1 billion funding for transport infrastructure
The Department of Transport (DfT) has granted Greater Manchester £1.07 billion funding over the next five years to deliver sustainable transport improvements across the city-region. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed in a letter to the city-region leaders that Greater Manchester would … [Read more...]
Hazel Grove named one of the top hubs for UK microbusinesses
Hazel Grove has been named in the top five UK Parliamentary constituencies outside London for microbusinesses in research from website hosting service, GoDaddy. The area, which includes Bredbury, Marple, Bramhall and High Lane as well as the Hazel Grove area of Stockport that lends the wider … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 235,000 sq ft warehouse space at Manchester Airport World Freight Terminal
Investors, Columbia Threadneedle, have submitted plans to develop new logistics warehouse units at the World Freight Terminal at Manchester Airport, totalling 235,000 sq ft. These applications follow the approval of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments' first planning application in January … [Read more...]
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