James McCracken, a fractional CMO and Chair of CIM North West, explains why growing businesses can find themselves spending more on marketing without seeing a corresponding performance improvement. Many businesses do plenty of marketing. They have a website, social channels, campaigns, agencies, … [Read more...]
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Azets restructuring and insolvency partner explains the August rise in corporate insolvencies
With corporate insolvencies rising to 1,946 in August, 0.6% more than in the previous month, Jonathan Amor, a restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, explains why businesses may have struggled this summer. Corporate insolvency numbers hit a four-month high in August, driven by a rise in … [Read more...]
Business community sets out priorities for Stockport’s next chapter
SAS Daniels has published a new report highlighting what the local business community feels are priorities for the next phases of Stockport’s ongoing transformation. With a £2 billion regeneration currently underway that is set to bring 8,000 new homes and 1 million sq m of new employment space … [Read more...]
Proper Good Business Summit to showcase Stockport’s thriving social economy
Ahead of Social Enterprise Day, Stockport is shining a light on the businesses, social enterprises, charities and community organisations that make up one of the country's most active local social economies. As a recognised Social Enterprise Place, Stockport has built a strong culture of … [Read more...]
Passkeys rolled out to make access government services online more secure
Faster and more secure passkeys are being rolled out for the more than 23 million people accessing government services online through the GOV.UK One Login service. Passkeys allow for users to sign into the service using their fingerprint, face ID or PIN instead of a password, allowing for faster … [Read more...]
Stockport firm exceeds £1 billion in revenue for the first time
Stockport-headquarted utilities firm, OCU Group, has revealed its annual revenue has exceeded £1 billion in its Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2026. The firm saw its group revenue grow 37.8% to £1,221.2 million, up from £886.5 million in 2025, with operating … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group among businesses calling on Chancellor to close UK investment gap
A group of major transport businesses, leaders and infrastructure investors have written jointly to the Chancellor John Healey, calling on him to cultivate the conditions needed for long-term private investment in the UK. The letter, the signatories of which include the CEOs of Manchester … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on plans to cut reporting requirements for small businesses
A government consultation has launched on plans to reform corporate reporting requirements, exempting small businesses from audits, and moving to a digital-first approach for shareholder communications. While corporate reporting keeps firms transparent and ensures investors are well informed … [Read more...]
£150 million fund announced to support high growth businesses across the region
The British Business Bank will commit up £150 million capital to a new fund to support high-growth businesses across the North of England. Announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, the Northern scale-up fund will provide larger scale investment to innovative businesses seeking … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Are you using AI in the workplace safely?
As AI tools become an increasingly everyday part of a modern workplace, the Hallidays HR team explains the importance of having policies in place to ensure it is used appropriately. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday working life. From drafting emails to summarising … [Read more...]
Two in five employers unaware of upcoming sexual harassment law changes, warns Acas
A new survey commissioned by Acas has found that over two in five employers (41%) are unaware of upcoming changes to employment law to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens the law on sexual harassment from 30 October 2026 when employers will need … [Read more...]
UK businesses secure full access to global trading bloc
British businesses can now access enhanced opportunities in economies in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions worth almost a combined £10 trillion, as the UK's membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is ratified by members. The UK signed … [Read more...]