Ahead of her Budget, The Great North mayors and combined authority leaders have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, calling for a commitment to invest in the region. The Great North is a Mayoral led partnership bringing together political leaders representing the Mayoral Combined Authorities of … [Read more...]
News for: Business
JCM Business Solutions helps self-employed get ready for Making Tax Digital
Ahead of new requirements for the self employed to file income tax returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant software, JCM Business Solutions is hosting a short webinar to help people prepare. Taking place on Wednesday 26th November from 10am, the 90-minute webinar will take participants … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Director Identity Verification — what you need to know about Companies House changes
Christian Mancier, Corporate and Commercial Partner at Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors, explains what businesses need to know ahead of Companies House's new identity verification requirements. From 18 November 2025, sweeping changes to UK company law will come into effect, requiring all … [Read more...]
Employers and government to partner on building healthier workplaces
More than 60 major and many small employers are partnering with government to tackle the growing numbers of people out of work due to ill health. The joint effort, developed in response to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review, will drive action to prevent ill-health, support people … [Read more...]
Stockport College welcomes businesses to innovation events
Trafford and Stockport College Group is inviting local businesses to join them to explore innovation, adopt digital tools and drive growth at events this November. Sessions are part of the Greater Manchester Further Education Innovation Programme, funded by Innovate UK, and are free to attend for … [Read more...]
Companies House announces upcoming changes to fees
Businesses registered with Companies House are being warned of upcoming changes to fees that will take effect from 1st February 2026. A full list of new fees can be found on the Gov.uk website. Changes include: Income from Companies House fees is used to fund The Insolvency Service’s company … [Read more...]
Rise in North West businesses in financial distress slows
The number of businesses experiencing 'significant' financial distress in the North West has risen to more than 74,000, according to the 'Red Flag Alert' monitor of UK companies' financial health by Begbies Trainor. While the total number of firms (74,079) experiencing distress rose 12.6% … [Read more...]
Business surveys reveal ‘resilience’ of Stockport economy
The local economy continues to show signs of steady growth, according to the findings of two surveys of businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce both presented their findings on the state of the local economy in their … [Read more...]
Self Assessment deadline less than 100 days away
Self Assessment customers have less than 100 days to file their tax return and pay any tax owed before the 31 January deadline, HMRC is warning. More than 3.5 million people have already filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year and with 100 days to the 31 January 2026 … [Read more...]
JCM announces leadership transition
Stockport based family business, JCM Business Solutions, has announced an important leadership transition as Chris Moran, founder and long-standing Managing Director, steps into a new role as Chairman. Succeeding Chris (left) as Managing Director is his eldest daughter, Sara Moran (right), who … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Are you working ‘on’ or ‘in’ your business?
Business coach, Julian Stafford, shares his advice for busy business owners to let go of the small tasks, and spend time on strategy. "I’m flat out. I’ve got so much on. This place couldn’t run without me." A business owner told me that recently, and he said it with pride. The trouble is… … [Read more...]
September inflation holds at 3.8%
September saw inflation remain at 3.8%, new Consumer Price Index data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown. The slowdown in the rate of price rises falls in line with economists' expectations that inflation will be peak in Autumn 2025, before gradually falling back towards the … [Read more...]
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