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musicMagpie NHS fundraising scheme raises £200k

Stockport based tech reseller, musicMagpie has ended its NHS fundraising campaign after raising £200,000. Supported by a surge in demand for its products as people look to work, stay connected and be entertained from home, musicMagpie pledged to donate £1 for every single item of consumer tech … [Read more...]

July 16th – Coronavirus News Updates:

As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK … [Read more...]

Bid prepared for Cheadle railway station

A bid is being prepared for Cheadle to receive up to £25 million from the Towns Fund, including plans to build a new railway station in the town. Cheadle has not had its own railway station since the 1960s and is one of the only district centres in Stockport not served by a rail link, and also … [Read more...]

Environmental consultancy reports record growth

Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM, has announced record results, global expansion and ambitious future plans in its latest year end figures. Year end results up to 31st December 2019 report the environmental consultancy has seen improved profitability and a 13% increase in … [Read more...]

Family-run retailer reopens Stockport shoe shop

Family-run shoe shop, Meeks Shoes, has reopened its Stockport store following a funding boost from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Meeks Shoes has used the £150,000 CBILS financing to cover shop rent, staff salaries, supplier invoices and invest in online presence … [Read more...]

TfN to discuss importance of East-West link in latest webinar

In the latest of a series of webinars, Transport for the North (TfN) have invited a panel of speakers to discuss the merits of an East-West high speed rail link in the North of England. Dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail, TfN have advocated for the East-West rail link, also referred to as HS3, to … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Stamp duty relief explained

Following a recent announcement by the Chancellor, Stockport solicitors, SAS Daniels, explain how the stamp duty relief announced could affect the purchase of your next property. On 8th July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a temporary stamp duty holiday for those buying a new home under the … [Read more...]

July 15th – Coronavirus News Updates:

As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK … [Read more...]

Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own

Following the UK government's announcement that face coverings would be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24th July, new guidance has been published on what constitutes a face covering and how to make one at home. Wearing a face covering is also required when on public … [Read more...]