Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction. It is already shaping how we work, learn, communicate, and even understand ourselves. But as AI grows more powerful, we are left with a pressing question: is it enhancing our lives or quietly eroding it? A couple … [Read more...]
News for: Business
Stockport named among top UK locations for a start-up
Research by specialist insurer, Markel Direct, has revealed Stockport to be among the best UK towns and cities to launch a start-up. The study analysed 46 cities across a range of factors, including business closure rate, five-year start-up survival rates, broadband speeds, and household income … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester business leaders join forces to support start-up founders
Five Greater Manchester business leaders have joined forces to launch a new venture supporting founders through growing and exiting their businesses. End Game brings together Nick Richardson, Vikas Shah, Giles Harridge, James Akrigg, and Naomi Timperley, who is also Innovation Director at … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £25 million to support creative industries
Creative sector businesses in Greater Manchester are set for a boost following the award of £25 million in funding from government to the region. Greater Manchester is one of six English regions already with strengths in creative industries such as film and TV, music, fashion and video games to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Start Up Loans team hails record summer
Greater Manchester-based business support partner for the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme, GC Business Finance, achieved its strongest ever month in August 2025, providing 230 loans worth £2.1 million to UK start-ups. The team had set a previous record in July, providing 218 … [Read more...]
Fund manager surpasses £25 million in NPIF II lending to North West businesses
Fund manager for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), FW Capital Debt Finance, has surpassed the £25 million lending milestone financing businesses in the North West of England. Since the Fund’s launch last year, NPIF II - FW Capital has successfully completed 64 … [Read more...]
Spanish firm acquires Stockport environmental group in £335 million deal
Spanish testing and certification group, Applus+, have agreed to acquire Stockport-headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group, in a c.£335 million deal. The deal follows a string of global acquisitions by APEM in recent years following investment from WestBridge, which will exit from the … [Read more...]
Applications open for creative sector business support programme
Applications have opened for a new fully-funded business support programme for creative sector businesses across Greater Manchester. Create Growth is an innovative sector specific support programme from GM Business Growth Hub, designed to help businesses in Greater Manchester unlock and develop … [Read more...]
Together loan book continues to grow
Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has announced its annual results for the year ended June 30th 2025. The year has seen the non-bank lender continue to grow its loan book to a record £7.9 billion, up from £7.4 billion in the previous year, with its average monthly lending also … [Read more...]
Bank of England holds interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced it has voted to hold its base interest rate at 4%. On 18th September, economists voted seven to two in favour of keeping rates at their current level, with those voting against the decision preferring for a further rate drop. … [Read more...]
New company formed to take over activities of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
After the organisation filed its intent to appoint administrators in August, a new company has been formed to take over the activities of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The organisation has confirmed that Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 2025 Limited has purchased the business … [Read more...]
Employment rights reforms return to Commons
The government's landmark employment rights reforms have moved closer to becoming law as the Employment Rights Bill returns to the House of Commons. The changes set out in the Employment Rights Bill include establishing day one rights to parental and bereavement leave, extending sick pay for up … [Read more...]
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