Chancellor Rishi Sunak has urged small and medium-sized business owners to sign up to the government's Help to Grow scheme and gain access to free training. The scheme was announced in this year's Budget to help provide small businesses with the necessary skills to innovate, grow and support the … [Read more...]
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Northern regions lead in business confidence
The North East and North West regions of the UK are leading in business confidence in the economy according to the latest Business Barometer survey from Lloyds Bank. While overall business confidence dipped slightly nationwide this month, the measure of optimism in the economy remains above the … [Read more...]
musicMagpie pleased with first half-year results since stock market flotation
Stockport-headquartered recommerce business, musicMagpie, has posted strong financial results for the six months to 31 May 2021, the firm's first half-year results since its AIM listing earlier this year. The firm saw its revenue increase 2.3% to £72.8 million on the same period in 2020. In the … [Read more...]
UK economy growing at the fastest pace in eighty years, forecasts major accountancy firm
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has upgraded the country's economic growth prospects, predicting the fastest rate of growth in 80 years as the UK emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. The EY ITEM Club's Summer Forecast predicts the economy to grow 7.6% this year, the fastest rate of economic … [Read more...]
93% of Greater Manchester businesses diversified during the pandemic
According to research from telecoms provider TalkTalk, 93% of businesses in Greater Manchester have diversified their products and services in response to the coronavirus pandemic. TalkTalk's research, released as the government ends Covid-19 related restrictions, reveals how businesses across … [Read more...]
Lowest number of profit warnings issued across UK in second quarter 2021
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has recorded the lowest ever number of profit warnings from listed businesses across the UK during the period April to June 2021 according to its quarterly EY-Parthenon report. Nationwide, just 32 profit warnings were issued, the lowest number in 22 years of the … [Read more...]
More work needed on jobs and housing to ‘level up’ UK regions
A new report published by financial services group, Legal & General, has found despite large-scale infrastructure investments, more work is needed on jobs and housing to level up the most deprived parts of the UK. Legal & General launched the L&G Rebuilding Britain Index in April to … [Read more...]
Central Library gets a new look ahead of 19th July reopening
Stockport’s Central Library is getting prepared to reopen at 10am on 19th July, subject to the easing of restrictions in line with the next stage of the government’s roadmap. Residents will once again be able to enjoy several services at the library, as well as borrow books and use the newly … [Read more...]
Hallidays praises efforts of its business advisory services during pandemic
Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays has praised its colleagues who have delivered business advisory services during the pandemic. Hallidays has been on an incredible journey supporting a wide range of businesses, both local and international, throughout the pandemic. Paul Whitney, Hallidays MD … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester economy rebounds as restrictions ease
The Greater Manchester economy has begun to rebound from the impact of the pandemic with businesses across the city-region reporting a substantial increase in customer demand during the last 3 months in Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's (GMCC) latest Quarterly Economic Survey. Survey … [Read more...]
UK economy to return to pre-Covid levels by end of year, CBI predicts
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has predicted the UK economy will return to pre-Covid levels by the end of 2021 in its latest Economic Forecast. Despite the delay in fully lifting lockdown restrictions, the CBI expect the UK economy to grow 8.2% in 2021, and 6.1% in 2022, as it … [Read more...]
musicMagpie reports continued growth in half-year update
Stockport-headquartered re-commerce business, musicMagpie, has reported continued growth in its pre-close trading update for the six months to 31 May 2021, thanks to increased consumer adoption of recycling and reuse of items. The group's financial performance has been in-line with management … [Read more...]
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