Greater Manchester leaders have set out their next steps to further strengthen business, investment and cultural ties with Japan in 2025. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham; Leader of Manchester City Council and GMCA Economy lead, Cllr Bev Craig; and Jo Ahmed, Honorary Consul of Japan … [Read more...]
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King’s Speech sets out government’s plans for planning, transport and devolution
In the first State of Opening of Parliament since the General Election, the government's plans for planning and housing, transport and devolution have been set out in the King's Speech. The speech has set out newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's focus as improving living standards … [Read more...]
Stockport business owners invited to latest instalment the Rise with Xeinadin programme
Stockport business owners and decision makers are invited to a seminar, hosted by the Xeinadin Stockport team (previously known as Hallidays), to explore the importance of a business' systems in driving growth. The 'Systems for Growth' seminar is part of the firm's Rise with Xeinadin programme … [Read more...]
British Business Bank launches Growth Guarantee Scheme for SMEs
SMEs in the North West will be able to continue to access finance to support investment and growth following the launch of the Growth Guarantee Scheme from the British Business Bank. The scheme, the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme introduced after the Covid-19 pandemic, is expected to … [Read more...]
Quarterly survey reveals returning confidence among Greater Manchester businesses
The most recent Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) conducted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has revealed growing confidence among the city-region's businesses since the start of 2024. While the previous survey for Q1 2024 showed a sharp decline in economic performance, the latest … [Read more...]
Six-month scale-up programme launched for Stockport businesses
The GM Business Growth Hub, in partnership with KPMG, has announced the launch of the ASCEND Scale-Up Programme to support and accelerate the growth of businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The six-month cohort-based programme will provide business owners with the tools, … [Read more...]
North West businesses remain more optimistic than national average, finds Lloyds Bank Business Barometer survey
Business confidence nationwide fell in June, according to the most recent Business Barometer survey from Lloyds Bank, although North West firms are more optimistic than the UK average. The survey of 1,200 companies across the UK saw overall business confidence drop nine percentage points to … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses targeting international expansion invited to Growth Sprint event
Stockport businesses with international ambitions are being invited to take part in a Growth Sprint event built on processes pioneered by Google. The International Growth Sprint is coming to Manchester on 25th July, now in its 3rd iteration. It introduces businesses to high-impact growth … [Read more...]
50 fastest growing businesses in the North West revealed
Northern law firm, Ward Hadaway, has revealed the 50 fastest growing businesses across North West England at an awards ceremony on 21st June at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. The event, held in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) brought together more than 250 … [Read more...]
Rogue traders await sentencing following Stockport Trading Standards investigation
Two rogue traders await sentencing in Stockport following investigations by the Council's Trading Standards Service. Separate investigations by Halton Borough Council and Lancashire Police also helped deliver justice to victims. Steven Lee Junior, from Bartle, Preston, and business associate Eli … [Read more...]
Bank of England continues to hold interest rates at 5.25%
Leading economists on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England have once again chosen to hold interest rates at their current 16-year high of 5.25%. Committee members voted 7-2 in favour of keeping rates at 5.25% for at least a further six weeks; the two members voting against … [Read more...]
Stockport environmental consultancy expands down under with latest acquisition
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group has announced its seventh acquisition since 2021: Australian ecology consultancy, Biosis. The deal significantly expands APEM's presence in Australia, adding 150 new colleagues across nine offices in the states of Victoria and New … [Read more...]
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