Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a statement on ongoing disruption at Manchester Airport, following a meeting with its leadership on 6th April. The airport has been plagued with long delays for passengers as the airport has struggled to recruit baggage handlers and security … [Read more...]
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Big Four accountancy firm to create 1,200 new jobs in Greater Manchester
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has announced it will more than double its headcount in Greater Manchester, creating over 1,200 new jobs in the city centre. EY is set to bring the number of colleagues based at its Manchester office from 800 to 2,000, expanding its UK consulting business through … [Read more...]
Care scheme granted at Woodford Garden Village
A care and housing facility for older people has been given planning approval as part of the Woodford Garden Village development on the former Woodford Aerodrome site. Anchor, a not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has been granted approval for 107 homes on the … [Read more...]
Increased Employment Allowance comes into effect
A £1,000 increase in the Employment Allowance, the amount smaller firms can claim to reduce National Insurance Contributions (NICs), has come into effect from today (6th April). The Employment Allowance has risen from £4,000 to £5,000, as announced in the Chancellor's Spring Statement. The … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport boss steps down
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...]
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...]
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