The Lake District Messenger

Tourism chief’s industry warning

Cumbria could lose out to Scotland, Wales and Ireland in terms of future visitor numbers, the county's tourism chief has warned.

Bids sought for A4e contracts

In June 2010, the Government announced a radical reform of the way 'Welfare to Work' services would be delivered in the future, with contracts being awarded using a framework contract appro

Rural network welcomes 'agenda for change'

England’s biggest rural partnership, which has several Cumbrian members has called on policy-makers to implement recommendations to help the countryside realise its economic potential.

File on time reminder for Cumbria’s employers

Employers in Cumbria are being reminded to submit their in-year PAYE forms to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) when an employee leaves or joins their company.  

A new media for business in Cumbria

A new business media for Cumbria will be launched next month, eBusinessCumbria.  

Local Enterprise Partnerships for Cumbria takes shape

Work towards creating a Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to drive forward Cumbria’s economy is continuing apace with a proposal on track to be submitted to the Government in time for the de

Plans to make Cumbria's economy among the fastest growing in UK

Cumbria has presented bold new plans to the Government to create a Cumbria-wide engine of growth to drive forward, enhance and energise the county’s economy.

Trader partnership boost for Kendal businesses

Kendal’s regeneration partnership, Kendal Futures, has commissioned Windermerebased social enterprise South Lakes Development Trust (SLDT) to help develop business partnerships in Kendal.

Tax payers urged to check PAYE codes

Tax experts in Cumbria are urging tax payers who are worried that they may receive a letter from HMRC informing them they have overpaid or underpaid income tax to check their personal tax codes.

Impact of Cumbrian business funder gets national recognition

The Cumbria Asset Reinvestment Trust (CART), which has now approved loans to Cumbrian businesses worth well over £2 million, has been recognised as playing an active part in supporting busine
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