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As part of its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has launched a new policy, toolkit and training to support people going through the menopause in the workplace. An Inclusive Management Workshop will be held … [Read more...]

The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker has found usage of external finance has increased overall across North West businesses; however, sentiment on economic opportunity remains subdued among smaller firms. Usage of external finance among smaller businesses in the North … [Read more...]

Inflation in September fell to 1.7%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The rate, down 0.5 percentage points on the previous month's figure, marks the slowest rate of price growth since April 2021 and sees inflation fall to below the … [Read more...]

Investment deals in growth sectors worth billions of pounds are expected to be announced by businesses and government ministers as the UK hosts its first International Investment Summit. Taking place today (14th October), the event will see CEOs and investors from around the world meet with … [Read more...]

On the 3rd October 2024 founders, organisers, and main sponsors CN Chartered Accountants revealed the winners of the 2024 Stockport Business Awards at a ceremony at Edgeley Park. The awards evening saw another amazing turnout with over 350 guests in attendance to celebrate the success and … [Read more...]

Accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, is urging company directors to avoid engaging rogue unlicensed insolvency advisors or risk severe financial penalties, being struck off as a director or at worst, a prison sentence. Nicola Clark, a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner with Azets … [Read more...]

The latest results of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's quarterly survey of the city-region's businesses has revealed a slowing down of the economy. The Quarterly Economic Survey's Greater Manchester Index fell from 30.6 in the last survey to 18.3 for the last three months. The figures … [Read more...]

Registered companies and their directors are being warned of new penalties being introduced by Companies House for non-compliance with their legal responsibilities. As part of new powers granted to the body in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, businesses could face financial … [Read more...]