Government

April 5th, 2012

Giving local businesses an Easter tax break

Local Government Minister, Bob Neill has urged every local council to make sure all local firms are made aware of tax breaks to enable growth.

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April 2nd, 2012

New minimum 12 month duration for all apprenticeships

Skills Minister, John Hayes has announced that apprenticeships in training and workplace learning will now last for a minimum of 12 months.

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April 2nd, 2012

North West Roadworks Update

Latest roadworks information from the Highways Agency, seven days beginning Monday 2nd April 2012.

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March 29th, 2012

M53 Bidston Moss viaduct upgrade work completed

Work to strengthen and refurbish a 730 metre long bridge on the M53 in the Wirral has been completed – on time and under budget.

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March 27th, 2012

Improved bus services in Greater Manchester are on the way

Greater Manchester £43m Cross City Bus Package has been given the green light by Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker.

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March 26th, 2012

North West Roadworks Update

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in the North West, seven days beginning Monday 26th March 2012.

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March 21st, 2012

Manchester City Deal brings 6,000 jobs boost

Greater Manchester will create and protect 6,000 jobs as the city signs an innovative deal with Central Government.

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March 21st, 2012

Knutsford Loves Local Life

The trailblazing Love Local Life campaign is coming to Knutsford, following a resounding ‘yes’ from the Town Council.

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March 19th, 2012

£30m Regeneration Fund launches in Merseyside

The £30m Chrysalis Fund, aimed at kick starting employment creating projects in Merseyside, has been officially launched in Liverpool today.

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March 19th, 2012

Taskforce publishes SME Finance Proposals

Proposals to widen business access to new sources of finance have been published by the independent Taskforce on non-bank lending.

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