The ongoing war in Iran is pushing up the cost of borrowing for North West SMEs, and may be the final nail in the coffin for some businesses, says a sector specialist from accountancy firm, Azets. Mark Barrie, Head of Debt Advisory at Azets, believes the conflict – which began in February and … [Read more...]
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Stockport young professionals invited to connect with others from across the city-region
Future Stockport has partnered with a Greater Manchester-wide networking group to help young professionals in the borough make connections across the city-region. Future Stockport is a networking group with an ambition to support young professionals, living and working in Stockport, to grow their … [Read more...]
436,000 file first quarterly update through Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
More than 436,000 sole traders and landlords have successfully submitted their first quarterly update after Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became mandatory for those with annual incomes over £50,000. Taxpayers who have not yet sent their update can do so now in a few simple steps through … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Re-using a company name after liquidation
Sarah Lee, Partner in Gorvins Solicitors' Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team, explains the rules company directors need to know before re-using a company name after liquidation. When a company enters liquidation, directors are often keen to move on and establish a new business. … [Read more...]
New £20 million fund announced to support Greater Manchester high streets
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced a new £20 million fund aimed at supporting local high streets across the city-region. The Good Growth High Streets Fund will be made available to local businesses, business groups, and voluntary and community organisations across Greater … [Read more...]
British Business Bank to boost support for investors in UK start-ups
The British Business Bank will support investors in UK start-ups through a next £100 million phase of its Investor Pathways Capital Initiative. The initiative, which will invest £400 million in total, helps fund managers provide the catalytic early capital that innovative, early-stage businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs invited to join Ignite Alliance growth programme
Ambitious SMEs across the borough are being invited to express interest in joining the second cohort of the Stockport Ignite Alliance, delivered by Trafford & Stockport College Group. Building on the success of the first cohort, the programme combines expert-led masterclasses, peer learning … [Read more...]
NatWest partners with Green Economy to support Greater Manchester businesses with sustainability
NatWest has announced a partnership with Greater Manchester-based Green Economy to support businesses in the region navigate rising energy costs and reduce emissions. The partnership will combine Green Economy's fully funded business support for the region's businesses with the bank's … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to join eight-week investment-readiness programme
Applications have opened for businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester to take part in the third cohort of the GC Angels Venture Forward investment-readiness programme. The scheme supports early-stage founders in the North with an eight-weeks of support, and the chance to secure up to … [Read more...]
Businesses backing local young people to be prioritised for Government contracts
New rules for Government procurement will strengthen the bids of businesses that commit to their local communities and support young people into employment. Changes will double the importance of creating local benefits when the government buys goods or services, ensuring spending directly creates … [Read more...]
Chancellor confirms date of Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has confirmed that his first Budget will take place on Wednesday 28th October. Announcing the Budget date in a short video, Healey promised to move money "out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain" while remaining grounded in the fiscal … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester elects Bev Craig as new Mayor
Voters across the city-region have elected Bev Craig as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester in a mayoral by-election on Thursday 30th July. Bev Craig, Labour leader of Manchester City Council, won 47.1% of first preference votes, with the second place candidate, Reform's Sian Astley, taking 21.0% … [Read more...]
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