Latest NatWest Growth Tracker survey results showed a reduction in business activity across the North West at the start of the second quarter of 2025. Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting … [Read more...]
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Boost your business at upcoming Stockport College innovation events
Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is inviting local small businesses to take advantage of upcoming events taking place at Stockport College's Innovation Hub. Addressing a range of topics, from AI tools to tax opportunities and business leadership, programmes are suitable for SMEs of all … [Read more...]
Strong Q1 for exporters, finds new UK Trade Barometer report
More than 60% of British exporters saw an increase in overseas sales in the first three months of the year, the latest UK Trade Barometer report has shown. The findings released by UK’s largest group of airports – MAG – and the Growing Together Alliance of regional business bodies, also showed … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities partner with digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
Two Greater Manchester universities have partnered with the Made Smarter programme to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers in the region. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme , a … [Read more...]
Consortium backs Northern businesses with over £1.7 million in NPIF II Smaller Loans
GC Business Finance and River Capital have supported Northern businesses with over £1.7 million in smaller loans funding in the first year of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Since the launch of the fund in April 2024, the consortium has supported 32 businesses across the … [Read more...]
Bank of England announces cut in interest rates
Economists on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee have voted to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. MPC members voted 5–4 in favour of the decision, with two members preferring a deeper rate cut of 0.5 points, and two supporting no change to the base rate. The split in the level … [Read more...]
Shared council procurement service extends partnership with energy consultant
STAR Procurement, a shared procurement service representing a number of councils and NHS organisations in the North West, including Stockport Council, has extended its partnership with energy consultant, Equity Energies for a further two years. The extension of the contract through to 2027 … [Read more...]
HMRC launches online help for tax compliance checks
HMRC has launched a new Interactive Compliance Guidance tool to help guide both businesses and individuals through tax compliance checks. The tool, accessible through the government website, brings together existing guidance in one place and helps customers understand: Joanne Walker, Low … [Read more...]
Poor enquiry handling costing UK professional services firms millions, finds Insight6 research
A market study, led by customer experience specialists insight6, in partnership with Moneypenny, has revealed poor enquiry handling can cost a professional services firm more than £1 million every year. Research set out to measure, analyse and benchmark how professional services firms handle new … [Read more...]
Starkey bids farewell to two long-serving colleagues
Stockport-based hearing technology manufacturer, Starkey, has waved farewell to two long-serving colleagues, Russell and Tony, who have collectively worked for the business for nearly 75 years. Russell – 47 Years of Dedication Retiring from Starkey after an astonishing 47 years, is Russell, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester FE colleges secure £2.5 million to continue business innovation programme
Nine Greater Manchester Colleges, including Trafford and Stockport College Group, have been awarded £2.5 million in additional funding following the success of their Innovation Programme pilot. The additional funding from Innovate UK’s Further Education Innovation Fund enables the Greater … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre hosts events to grow your business
June 2025 sees two seminars come to the Merseyway Innovation Centre to support local businessess to grow and address challenges they face. On Wednesday 4th June the Reboot Your Business Model event invites startups, small businesses, or social ventures to give their business a refresh. The … [Read more...]
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