UK DATA Total UK Cases: 3,543,646 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 37,892 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 37,946 (3,709 new admissions)New deaths across UK: 1,290Total UK deaths: 94,580England Cases per 100,000: 484 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.2 – 1.3 as of … [Read more...]
Marketing WAM News
KPMG reports administrations are at historic low thanks to pandemic support
Accountancy firm KPMG has reported the number of companies falling into administration fell to record lows in 2020, and attributes the figures to the government's pandemic support measures. However, while support measures have shielded many businesses from insolvency during the coronavirus … [Read more...]
Lockdown accelerates CRM use for small businesses
The number of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) looking to adopt a CRM system rose by 16% on the previous year, according to a survey by business software firm, Workbooks. The survey also found that many small businesses had changed priorities as a result of the pandemic, with as … [Read more...]
Council unveils plans for Victoria Park, Macclesfield
Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to have their say on draft plans for Victoria Park in Macclesfield. The draft plan sets out several proposals to transform the park over the coming years – making it a park that is fit for the future, while bringing its history to … [Read more...]
Expert physio leading the way to recovery
Jeff Ross, founder and owner of Harris & Ross, says we don’t have to be going for massive, impressive exercise challenges as we navigate Covid. Just getting out and about, moving more, will help enormously. He spoke to Marketing WAM members this week… Mental health and physical health are … [Read more...]
January 20th – Coronavirus News Updates
UK DATA Total UK Cases: 3,466,849 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 33,355 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 37,946 (3,634 new admissions)New deaths across UK: 1,610Total UK deaths: 91,470England Cases per 100,000: 506.5 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.2 – 1.3 as of 15th January Vaccine … [Read more...]
NW businesses receive £6.5 billion from government backed loan schemes during pandemic
Businesses across the North-West have received around £6.5 billion through accessing two government backed loan schemes during the pandemic, the Treasury has revealed. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme which launched in May 2020 to help businesses resume trading after the first lockdown, has supported … [Read more...]
Cheshire prepares for Census 2021
Households across Cheshire will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021, the first to be run predominantly online due to the pandemic. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out … [Read more...]
Heatherley Wood site manager recognised with Seal of Excellence award
Site Manager at Bellway Homes' Heatherley Wood development, Karl Henshaw, was one of 12 in the North West to be awarded the Seal of Excellence award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Karl's award comes after he was recognised with a Pride in the Job award last year. As part of the … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels discusses new ways of working in next SAS Live webinar
Employment law and HR specialists at Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels LLP will discuss ‘new ways of working’ in their latest SAS Live breakfast webinar for North West businesses. The 30-minute discussion will take place on Tuesday 26th January at 10am, providing guidance for employers, business … [Read more...]
January 15th – Coronavirus News Updates
UK DATA Total UK Cases: 3,260,258 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 48,682 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 36,797 (4,256 new admissions)New deaths across UK: 1,248Total UK deaths: 86,015England Cases per 100,000: 622.3 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.1 – … [Read more...]
Northern leaders decry transport budget cuts despite promises to ‘level-up’
Leaders from across the North of England have spoken out against government plans to cut funding for transport initiatives across the region. The region’s statutory transport body, TfN, will see its budget reduced from £10 million to £6 million per year, and will now receive no funding towards … [Read more...]