Three Stockport business leaders have been honoured as the North West's business community came together at The Midland Hotel in Manchester city centre to celebrate excellence in business leadership. Established by TheBusinessDesk.com, the North West Leadership Awards honour individuals who serve … [Read more...]
News for: Business
Tech entrepreneur appointed to lead Innovate UK
Tech entrepreneur and founder of Metail, Tom Adeyoola, has been recommended to as executive chair of Innovate UK, which directs government investment into innovation and research being carried out by British businesses. Innovate UK is the UK's largest national public research funder and also … [Read more...]
Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to hold its base interest rate at 4.5% after agreeing a small 0.25 percentage point fall in February. The decision follows recent rising inflation, which saw the CPI rise to 3% in January, and sparked some speculation that the Bank's … [Read more...]
National Living Wage increase to take effect from 1st April
New rates of the National Minimum and National Living wage will come into effect from April 1st 2025, and businesses are reminded to ensure they are prepared for payroll changes. The new minimum rates of pay will see those aged 21 and over paid a National Living Wage of £12.21, a 77p increase on … [Read more...]
Chancellor meets regulators to reduce red tape on businesses
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has met with leaders of UK regulators amid plans to cut red tape on businesses. The Chancellor's plans look to ensure the UK's regulatory environment supports economic growth and does not place unnecessary costs or bureaucratic burdens on businesses … [Read more...]
Businesses have until 1st April to submit data under producer responsibility for packaging scheme
Businesses affected by the extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme, introduced last year, have until 1st April to submit their data. Under legislation which came into force from 1st January 2024, large businesses must submit data for July to December 2024 by the deadline, … [Read more...]
£4.5 million boost expands essential skills support programme for Greater Manchester businesses
Businesses across Greater Manchester can now access free, tailored skills development support to help address workforce challenges, boost productivity, and invest in staff training. The £4.5 million expansion, funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), allows GM Business Growth … [Read more...]
Airport ‘Meet the Buyers’ event generates nearly 1,000 meetings for local businesses
Attendees from 150 small and medium sized businesses from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire were in attendance at a Meet the Buyers event to connect with businesses based at Manchester Airport. The annual event took place on 13th March at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park, and saw … [Read more...]
Irish outsourcing business announces £7 million Manchester investment
A leading Irish customer service and sales outsourcing business, Uniquely, has announced a £7 million investment in Manchester as part of a wider £20 million investment across the UK. The Irish business is expected to create 100 new jobs in Greater Manchester by the end of 2025. Uniquely has also … [Read more...]
£7 million WorkWell pilot scheme helps Greater Manchester residents stay in work while managing health
Greater Manchester is among the 15 areas to pilot the WorkWell service, which offers support to help people with health issues stay in or return to work. The city-region has been awarded £7 million in government funding to deliver the tailored programme of support through to 31st March 2026. … [Read more...]
Azets advises Lancashire bakery chain as it nears deal to reopen seven shops
Azets, the UK top ten accounting and advisory firm, alongside Brabners Solicitors, has been advising the fourth-generation family bakery, Oddie’s, as it nears a deal to save seven of its shops. The Lancashire-based family business was forced to close its 13 sites in the region after a sale of the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester signs Friendship Cities Agreement with Austin, Texas
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a Friendship Cities Agreement with the State Capital of Texas, Austin, during a visit to the city. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Austin … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- …
- 100
- Next Page »