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...]
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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...]
65% rise in Self Assessment payments via HMRC app
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...]
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...]