Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to announce a number of reforms to support apprenticeships and small businesses in his speech addressing the Business Connect conference. Among the expected announcements he is set to make in Warwickshire today (18th March) include funding to support more … [Read more...]
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Start Up Loans provide £16.1 million boost to North West entrepreneurs over 50
Entrepreneurs aged 50 and over have secured more than £140 million in Start Up Loans from the British Business Bank since 2012, with more than £16.1 million going to those based in the North West. The programme has supported 13,422 loans, at an average of £10,427. In the North West, 1,549 Start … [Read more...]
Margin improvements behind 2023 EBIDTA rise for musicMagpie
Stockport-based circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, has revealed significant margin improvement have contributed positively to the tech reseller's annual results to 30th November 2023. In its annual results, published today (13th March), musicMagpie has recorded a 15.4% increase in EBIDTA to … [Read more...]
Business support programme to open to second cohort of Stockport creative businesses
Digital technology skills and training provider, IN4 Group, is launching a second cohort of its Stockport Creative Campus support programme for the borough’s entrepreneurs and freelancers. The Stockport Creative Campus programme returns on May 9th for 8 weeks of hybrid delivery, providing … [Read more...]
Stockport Council CEO named preferred candidate for top spot at GMCA, GMFRS and TfGM
Fittingly coinciding with International Women’s Day, Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Stockport Council, has been revealed as the preferred candidate to become the new Group Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Transport for … [Read more...]
Chancellor announces range of tax changes in 2024 Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented his 2024 Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday 6th March. Addressing the fellow MPs, the Chancellor outlined improvements made in the economy since taking office in 2022, including a slowing in the rate of inflation from 11% to 4%, but … [Read more...]
North-west business leaders react to 2024 Budget
Following the Chancellor's 2024 Budget announcement on 6th March, business and political leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reaction to its contents. While many individual measures have been welcomed, the business community has had a mixed reaction to the Budget … [Read more...]
Overhead powerlines specialist is latest acquisition for Stockport utilities group
Stockport headquartered utilities contractor, OCU Group, has completed the acquisition of Nettworx, a specialist in overhead powerlines with depots in Northern Ireland, North-east Scotland and Southern England. The acquisition enhances OCU Group's capabilities within the overhead powerlines … [Read more...]
Stockport Council details budget for 2024/25
Stockport Council has set out how it plans to spend its £788 million budget during the financial year 2024/25 on the provision of a wide range of services to Stockport residents. Spending includes £264 million for schools which will be met by dedicated government grants, and £65 million on the … [Read more...]
Australian pension fund plans further £8 billion investment in UK by 2030
Australian Super, the country's largest pension fund, is expected to invest an additional £8 billion and take its total investment in the UK to £18 billion by 2030. AustralianSuper currently has around £8 billion already invested in the UK, and holds a further £2.5 billion in UK-listed equities, … [Read more...]
£360 million investment announced for manufacturing and life sciences sectors
The Chancellor has announced a £360 million investment package into the UK's life sciences and manufacturing sectors ahead of the Spring Budget. Funding will go to support organisations and projects delivering technological advances in areas that are key to economic growth, such as health … [Read more...]
British Business Bank reveals fall in SME equity investment activity in the North West
North West SMEs completed 88 equity deals in Q1-Q3 2023, a 27% decrease compared to the equivalent period in 2022, according to a report from the British Business Bank. The fall in the number of deals comes alongside a 64% fall in total investment, down to £175.3 million in the same period. The … [Read more...]
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