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Inflation has fallen in April to 2.3%, its lowest rate in nearly three years and close to the Bank of England's 2% target, latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown. The ONS Consumer Price Index (CPI) has revealed its headline measure of inflation has fallen to 2.3% in … [Read more...]

A new government White Paper has set out new principles for UK regulators to help reduce the bureaucratic burden on British businesses. The paper, published 16th May, makes use of the UK's greater regulatory freedoms brought about by its departure from the European Union. Features set out include … [Read more...]

High street bank, NatWest, has revealed the North-west saw its economy continue to grow in April according to its monthly Regional PMI survey. NatWest's headline Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 54.0 in March for the North-west region, up from 52.7 in April, representing stronger levels of … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses have just four weeks left to submit their entries for the 2024 Stockport Business Awards before submissions close on 7th June. Founders, organisers and main sponsors of the awards, CN Chartered Accountants are reminding businesses to make sure they have their entries in … [Read more...]

Stockport engineering firm, BFT Automation is celebrating its 20th anniversary of doing business in the UK. The automation specialist was originally founded in Italy in 1981. BFT opened its first UK branch in the North of England in 2004, when it also joined the Somfy Group, a global specialist … [Read more...]

Cisco and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have launched the GM LINK Programme, a social value innovation incubator for start-ups across the city-region. The GM LINK programme is an new innovation programme where early-stage start-ups can apply for a package of support to help them … [Read more...]

A man has been sentenced for ‘fronting’ a Stockport-registered business for a disqualified director following an investigation by Stockport Council Trading Standards Service. Stockport Council Trading Standards Service began an investigation into the activities of The Cheshire Window Outlet … [Read more...]

Purpose-driven video production agency, Studio 91 Media has certified as a B Corp, joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement … [Read more...]