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Delay to roll out of Tax Free Childcare

The Government has announced a delay its planned roll out of tax free childcare - one of the issues highlighted in this month's newswire from Hallidays. This month's newswire also looks at employee gifts, increases to pension contributions and the latest news concerning Class 2 national insurance … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society calendar 2018 on sale

The Vernon Building Society calendar 2018 is now on sale with all proceeds going to its Jubilee Fund. The Stockport mutual launched a competition to find the best photographers in the area and has chosen 13 photos, including the cover photo, to feature in the calendar. The photos taken in … [Read more...]

Northern Powerhouse postpone 2018 Conference

The Northern Powerhouse Conference 2018 scheduled to take place in February in Manchester, has been postponed, according to the organisation's website and as reported in the Manchester Evening News.   Last year's event brought together thousands of delegates including chief executives, businesses … [Read more...]

Stockport company supplies 100th DEFIB on Western Isles

A Stockport company has supplied the 100th DEFIB on the Scottish Western Isles making it one of the best protected communities in the UK. A collaboration between the local authority, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, and the charity Lucky2bhere has made the Western Isles one of the best protected … [Read more...]

Finance Bill 2017-18 legislates for Autumn Budget tax changes

Plans to introduce a Stamp Duty Land Tax relief for first-time buyers, back innovative businesses and crack down on tax avoidance and evasion took the next step forward today (1 December 2017) as the government publishes the Finance Bill 2017-18. The Bill will legislate for tax changes announced at … [Read more...]

Together named Specialist Lender of the Year

Together has been named 'Specialist lender of the year' by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB). This recognition from the prestigious association, which comprises over 1600 commercial finance brokers across the UK, crowns an outstanding year for Together, following record … [Read more...]

Brakes are on for Business in December

It's arrived! The brakes are on for business! The countdown to Christmas is on: lists are written, lights are shining, gifts are gathered, parties are planned. Everybody loves this time of the year, don't they? At the risk of sounding like my parents, is it really necessary for the shops to stock … [Read more...]

Magical Christmas events in Stockport

There are plenty of magical Christmas events in Stockport so don’t miss out on fabulous events across the borough in the run up to the big day. Make the most of the long nights and festive spirit by getting the whole family together at these upcoming events: •  Reindeer Christmas at Staircase … [Read more...]

Memorial to be unveiled for Cockleshell Hero

The bravery of the Cockleshell Hero, Royal Marine James Conway, will be honoured with a permanent memorial to be unveiled on Sunday 10th December in his home town of Stockport. Members of the public are invited to attend the unveiling ceremony at Mount Tabor, just opposite of the Stockport War … [Read more...]

Aurora Business Park 75% let ahead of completion

Property agents from across Greater Manchester visited Stockport's Aurora Business Park as it was announced that this latest development is already three quarters let ahead of its completion. Baumüller and Aeroco have both signed up to make the new industrial park their home, with a further large … [Read more...]

Profits rise for Cheadle’s On the Beach

On the Beach, the Cheadle-based online travel company, has posted group revenues of £83.6m for the year ending 30 September 2017, up by over 17% on the previous year. Profits for the group before tax rose by nearly 34% to £28.5m over the same period. In the UK, revenues increased by 16.7 per cent … [Read more...]