The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax bill has increased by nearly 65% compared to the previous tax year. Almost 340,000 people have used the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax since 6 April 2025, an increase of 132,788 people compared … [Read more...]
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Office of the Small Business Commissioner recovers £10 million in late payments
£10 million in late payments has been paid to small businesses following intervention by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) since it was established in 2017. UK Government research has shown late payments cost the UK economy £11 billion per year with 4,000 businesses … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport records 32 million passengers in 2025
A record-breaking 2.4 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport in December 2025, taking the hub to a total of 32 million passengers for 2025 for the first time. In total 32,088,626 passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in 2025 – up 4% on 2024 and cementing Manchester … [Read more...]
New car registrations surpassed 2 million in 2025
Annual new car registrations reached a post-pandemic high of 2.02 million in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. 2025 marked the third consecutive year of growth for the UK’s new car market, with a December surge in registrations taking … [Read more...]
All sections of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion super terminal open to the public
A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces charity total for 2025
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has revealed it has raised over £5,000 over the course of 2025 for its chosen charity of the year, Space4Autism. Space4Autism is a UK charity that supports autistic children, young people and adults, as well as their families. The charity provides a range of … [Read more...]
Wilmslow claims management firm faces FCA investigation
Wilmslow-based claims management company, The Claims Protection Agency Ltd., is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following concerns over its advertising and sales tactics in regard to motor finance claims. The business, which has traded under names including My Claim … [Read more...]
GMPF backs North’s largest Premier Inn at MIX MANCHESTER
Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has announced an investment of £42 million to facilitate the development of the North of England’s largest Premier Inn within the MIX MANCHESTER hotel district at Manchester Airport. The announcement comes weeks after GMPF confirmed it had raised … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for airport business park
Developer, Ask Real Estate (Ask), has submitted a planning application to bring forward nine last-mile logistics units off Aviator Way, close to Manchester Airport. The development at Manchester Business Park will create around 115,000 sq ft of commercial space in units ranging from 6,700 sq ft … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport gears up for biggest its Christmas yet
Manchester Airport has extra staff and festive surprises in place as it anticipates serving more than 1.5 million passengers over the Christmas break. The two most popular days to travel over the Christmas period will be Friday, 19 December – the final Friday before Christmas – and Sunday, 28 … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle confirms extended Christmas opening times
In the approach to Christmas, John Lewis Cheadle has confirmed its opening times for the festive season. From Thursday 11th December to Tuesday 23rd December, the store will open 9am to 9pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on Saturdays, and 10.30am to 5pm Sundays (10.30am – 11am, browsing only). The … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels strengthens property teams with duo of appointments
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced the appointment of two experienced solicitors to its growing commercial and residential property teams. Safia Azra-Smith joins the firm as a partner in the commercial property department, and Jo Lawson has taken up a solicitor role within the … [Read more...]