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Carillion appoints liquidators after rescue talks fail

A number of workers and supplier businesses could be at risk as Carillion appoints liquidators after rescue talks failed. One of the UK’s largest employers, construction group and project management company, has fallen into liquidation after weekend rescue talks failed to reach a satisfactory … [Read more...]

Robinsons Re-open pub as brewer continues to invest

Stockport based brewer, Robinsons, is continuing to invest in its pub estate as The Railway, situated on the canal side in the heart of Sale, has now reopened following a substantial 4-week refurbishment.  Robinsons Brewery and licensee, David Biss worked together on the pub and undertook a … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers Swift Response to Liverpool Arena Fire

Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers got their clients motoring again following a swift response to claims from victims of the Liverpool Arena fire. C&C helped motorists get back on the road after 1,500 vehicles were destroyed in a huge fire which engulfed a city centre car park. The blaze … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Best UK Airport – again!

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the best UK airport, for a fourth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly.  The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive the accolade.   The award comes … [Read more...]

Vernon launches financial advice service with Wren Sterling

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has launched a comprehensive financial advice service for its members in partnership with a leading national independent financial advice provider. The Vernon’s Wren Sterling adviser Stephen Bracegirdle is able to offer advice on a range of needs including … [Read more...]

Local company fined for nuisance marketing

A local firm is one of four companies who has been heavily fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office for sending spam and nuisance marketing messages. Four companies that disrupted people with nuisance marketing have been fined a total of £600,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester selected for Defra’s environment plan

Defra has selected Greater Manchester as one of only four UK settings chosen to “pioneer” new ways of working in order to better protect and enhance our natural environment. As part of the Government’s department for the environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) 25-year environment plan … [Read more...]

Stockport College selected for Teachers’ Institute

Michelle McLaughlin, a Programme Coordinator at Stockport College, has been selected to attend the Teachers’ Institute at the Houses of Parliament.  Since its launch in 2006, Teachers’ Institute has trained more than 700 educators from all parts of the UK, giving them a detailed understanding of … [Read more...]

It’s a December Festivo for Dawn

Events company Victoria Warehouse appointed Stockport based Dawn to create a new brand identity for Festivo, ‘Cheshire’s finest fiesta’. Victoria Warehouse is a completely unique and innovative events company in the heart of Manchester working with brands such as Adidas, Audi, Facebook, Netflix … [Read more...]

Learn How to Grow through Marketing

As part of their Business AM programme, Hallidays are hosting a Grow through Marketing session at their Kings Reach, Stockport offices. Date: Tuesday 30th January Time: 7:30-10:00am. With expert guest speakers from fellow Marketing Stockport member Trust Brand Communications, business owners … [Read more...]

No more credit card payments at HMRC

If you want to pay your tax with your personal credit card, you have just 2 days left to make a payment to HMRC! From this Saturday, 13th January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to stop accepting payments by credit card – less than three weeks before the deadline for self assessment tax … [Read more...]

A tale of two halves for retailers over Christmas period

As retailers release their sales figures over the vital Christmas period, it has been a tale of two halves for both 'bricks and clicks' as  High Street retailers and online enterprises show a mixed shopping bag for December.  Tesco, Morrisons, John Lewis and Waitrose reported an increase in … [Read more...]