Latest inflation data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has found that prices rose 2.2% over the 12 months to August 2024, the same rate as recorded the previous month. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the ONS sees inflation remain slightly above the Bank of England’s 2% … [Read more...]
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New rail link between North-west and Birmingham proposed to replace cancelled HS2 leg
A private sector consortium has backed plans for a new rail link to be built between Birmingham and the North-west of England that replaces the cancelled HS2 leg and will alleviate rail congestion on existing routes. Combined authority mayors for Greater Manchester and the West … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group continues record breaking performance
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has continued to exceed record passenger numbers during the summer 2024 season at both Manchester and London Stansted airports. The group, which also operates East Midlands Airport near Nottingham, saw nearly 7 million passengers travel through its three UK sites in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 15 top tips for scaling your business
Legal experts from the employment, corporate, commercial property, litigation and private client teams from Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, discuss some of the key areas you may need to consider to help you on your way to successfully grow your business. Looking to scale your business and … [Read more...]
Second consultation launched on Woodford Garden Village extension plans
Harrow Estates, part of Redrow Group, has launched a second consultation regarding emerging plans to extend Woodford Garden Village on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Following initial public consultation in the Summer, the masterplan for the development has been updated with further design work … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport responds to Which? magazine survey performance
Manchester Airport has responded to a report into UK airports by the consumer magazine, Which?, which rated Terminal 3 at the hub as the UK’s worst. Responding to the Which? report, which is based on submitted survey responses by its members, the airport criticised the methodologies used in … [Read more...]
Alderley Edge financial advisors sponsor charity golf day
Wilkinson Financial Management, an advisory firm based in Alderley Edge, served as the headline sponsor for a charity golf day on 5th September 2024 in aid of Seashell Trust. The event attracted almost 100 local business professionals and golf enthusiasts who engaged in a challenging 18-hole … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council submits transformation plan to government
Cheshire East Council has submitted its ambitious transformation plan to government as it seeks ensure the borough's financial stability. The plan, approved by the council's corporate policy committee on 21 August, outlines how the council will address the significant challenges it faces, … [Read more...]
Jet2.com expands Christmas schedule from Manchester Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have released details of an expanded Winter 2025/26 schedule from Manchester Airport with additional flights to popular Christmas markets across Europe. Across its operations, Jet2.com has launched its largest Christmas Markets programme to date in response to strong … [Read more...]
Wilmslow care facility welcomes new manager
New Care has announced the appointment of Darren Molyneux as registered home manager at its 63-bed Wilmslow Manor facility, on Handforth Road, Wilmslow. As home manager, Darren is tasked with overseeing the day-to-day running of the care home, leading and managing staff so they can perform their … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels colleagues tackle Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for charity
A courageous team of four colleagues from Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels have taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in aid of the firm's Charity of the Year, Stockport and District Mind. After camping out and rising for a 4.30am wake up, the quartet battled through adverse weather … [Read more...]
Local children get the bug for biodiversity at MIX MANCHESTER
Local children and staff from Woodhouse Park Family Centre in Wythenshawe joined the MIX MANCHESTER team to install a series of special bug hotels for the mini beasts at the 60-acre site at Manchester Airport. The children, aged 5-11, and their care team helped to create and decorate 20 bug … [Read more...]