13,000 apprenticeships and T Level placement opportunities in the construction sector are to be created through government investment into upgrading school buildings across England. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will … [Read more...]
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Food market hall opens to passengers flying from Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport’s first-of-its-kind street food market hall has opened for business in Terminal 2 as the terminal nears the end of its transformation. Great Northern Market in the £1.3 billion Terminal 2 features six street food style kitchens alongside cookies and donuts. The kitchens are all … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces its 2026 charity
Continuing its long-standing commitment to charitable causes, Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has selected Contact Hostel as its Charity of the Year. Manchester-based Contact Hostel provides accommodation and practical support for homeless teenage girls and has helped nearly 1000 young women move … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council to consider 9.99% council tax rise
Cheshire East Council is considering raising council tax in the borough by up to 9.99% as part of its budget setting process, above the 4.99% normally allowed by government. Cheshire East Council’s Finance Sub-Committee has made the recommendation, and no decision on increasing council tax has … [Read more...]
11.48 million file Self Assessment returns
More than 11.48 million people filed their Self Assessment tax returns on time for the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC has revealed. On deadline day, 31st January, over 475,000 taxpayers submitted their returns, with 27,456 doing so in the final hour before midnight to avoid a £100 penalty for late … [Read more...]
MIX MANCHESTER strengthens project team
The airport-based MIX MANCHESTER science, innovation and manufacturing campus has strengthened its project leadership team with a duo of senior promotions. Helen Ratcliffe MRICS (left) and Emily Fleet MRICS (right) are currently Senior Development Managers for Manchester Airports Group – … [Read more...]
Former Homes England Chief Executive set to lead new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority
The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board is set to approve the appointment in principle of former Homes England boss Nick Walkley (pictured), as its interim Chief Executive when the body is established in March 2026. The appointment, if approved at the CWCA Shadow Board meeting … [Read more...]
North West investors back Wilmslow chauffeur services platform
Wilmslow-based premiumg chauffeur platform, SCS, has secured a seven-figure investment from North West investors, Arete Capital Partners and River Capital. Founded by Garry Jones, SCS delivers high-end chauffeur services for major airlines, luxury restaurant groups and elite sporting … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle raises £12,000 for the local community
Community Matters, the John Lewis Partnership’s flagship charitable giving programme, donates over £2 million annually to local causes and organisations. Supporting local communities is fundamental to their Partnership’s values. John Lewis Cheadle is also proud of its strong relationships with … [Read more...]
North West businesses maintain optimistic outlook despite slow end to 2025, finds NatWest Growth Tracker
The latest NatWest Growth Tracker showed a subdued end to 2025 for the North West’s private sector economy, although business expectations for the year ahead remained positive, reflecting hopes of a recovery in market conditions. The high street bank’s headline North West Business Activity Index … [Read more...]
Fever-Tree opens new airport bar in Manchester Airport’s transformed Terminal 2
Mixer brand, Fever-Tree, has opened a new airport bar in Manchester Airport’s newly transformed Terminal 2. Officially opened on 15th January by Fever-Tree co-founder Tim Warrillow and Chris Woodroofe, Manchester Airport MD, the new bar builds on Fever-Tree’s experience in creating premium spaces … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces recruitment drive to continue growth
Cheshire-based law firm SAS Daniels is announcing a series of new vacancies, reflecting the firm’s continued business-wide growth in the new year. The firm, which provides a broad range of legal services to individuals, families and businesses, has experienced a sustained increase in client … [Read more...]