Companies House has launched a new service to conduct identity verification for those setting up, running, owning and controlling businesses in the UK. More than 6 million individuals are expected to need to comply with new identity checks in the 12 months after identity verification becomes a … [Read more...]
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Businesses invited to share views on US tariffs
The UK Government has invited businesses to share their views on how the country should respond to new 10% tariffs imposed on imports into the US, announced by President Donald Trump. Companies are being asked to share the average value of their trade with the US, the impact of any potential … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital announces new Head of Digital Inclusion, Nordics
Nexer Digital, the human-centered digital design and development agency based in Macclesfield, has announced the appointment of Hanna Karppi as its new Head of Digital Inclusion, Nordics. The appointment comes as the business looks to expand its operations into Scandinavian markets with the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport has busiest day of the year ahead of Easter break
Friday 4th April was the busiest day of 2025 so far at the UK’s global gateway in the North, with 107,000 passengers travelling through Manchester Airport. The airport is now expecting equal or higher volumes of passengers to travel in the coming days as families get away during the Easter school … [Read more...]
New cyber laws to boost security requirements for data centres and MSPs
Data centres, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and critical infrastructure such as hospitals and energy suppliers will be required to strengthen their cyber security under new government plans. The government’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, first announced in the King’s Speech last year … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council to refresh Local Plan
Cheshire East Council has shared an update on work to prepare a new Local Plan, setting out future acceptable development in the borough. The Council agreed to prepare a new Local Plan in 2023, however, delayed starting work amid proposed changes to legislation both under the previous … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels kickstarts charity drive with March for March
Cheshire-based law firm SAS Daniels has launched its annual fundraising drive with an arduous March for March challenge, this year in aid of the voluntary-run charity Space4Autism. The charity, local to the firm's Macclesfield office, specialises in offering a range of activities, workshops and … [Read more...]
£600 million investment to address national construction sector skills shortages
Ahead of her upcoming Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £600 million investment to boost training and tackle skills shortages in the construction industry. Funding will enable training of up to 60,000 skills construction workers by 2029, including joiners, bricklayers, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport adds fifth route to Morocco
Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route from Manchester Airport to Rabat, the fifth route from the airport to Morocco and its only to the country’s capital. The twice-weekly service to Rabat-Salé Airport will commence from Sunday 30th March, and make Manchester Airport the second UK … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates promotion in employment law team
Cheshire-based law firm SAS Daniels, is celebrating the recent promotion of Aisling Foley, from Solicitor to Associate. Working in the firm’s employment law team, Aisling (pictured) covers all areas of employment law with a focus on settlement agreements and employment contracts. In addition, … [Read more...]
Next steps agreed for Handforth Garden Village scheme
Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee are to explore forming a joint venture to deliver 1,500 new homes at Handforth Garden Village. The joint venture would see the council and MADE Partnership work together as master developer on the project. Development of Handforth Garden … [Read more...]
National Living Wage increase to take effect from 1st April
New rates of the National Minimum and National Living wage will come into effect from April 1st 2025, and businesses are reminded to ensure they are prepared for payroll changes. The new minimum rates of pay will see those aged 21 and over paid a National Living Wage of £12.21, a 77p increase on … [Read more...]