A new Employer Integration Board has met for the first time as part of the city-region's ambitions for technical education, work and skills. The Board is comprised of representatives from 13 major employers across seven key industries in the city-region, including the likes of Factory … [Read more...]
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Expert opinion: Growth through pricing
Ahead of their upcoming Rise with Xeinadin seminar, Growth through Pricing, taking place on 30th January, Stockport accountancy and business advisory firm, Hallidays, explain the impact your pricing strategy can have on a business. When you run a company, there are many tweaks, trims and tune-ups … [Read more...]
Hallidays’ to make business advice programme free in 2024
To celebrate the national roll-out of its Rise with Xeinadin (formerly Hallidays' Business AM) programme, Stockport accountancy and business advisory firm, Hallidays, is making the full programme free to attend from 2024. The first session of 2024 will be held on Tuesday 30th January and will … [Read more...]
Firms of up to 50 employees set to get access to Energy Ombudsman support under new proposals
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced plans to extend access to support from the Energy Ombudsman with disputes with their energy supplier. Proposals would allow companies with up to 50 employees would qualify for support from the Energy Ombudsman, extending support to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester agrees landmark partnership with Osaka, Japan
Leaders from Greater Manchester have signed a new partnership deal with counterparts in Osaka, Japan, on the first day of a trade mission to the city. The agreement follows on from a visit to Manchester by delegates from Japan earlier this year between the two cities, and will see closer … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Business Board welcomes five new members
Five experienced business leaders have been appointed to the Greater Manchester Business Board. The Greater Manchester Business Board replaces the city-region's Local Enterprise Partnership and acts as a voice for local businesses within local and national decision making. The new members were … [Read more...]
£29.5 billion of investment unveiled at Global Investment Summit
Leading global investors have committed £29.5 billion for UK projects and capital ahead of the Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace. The investments will support thousands of jobs in the UK across sectors ranging from tech, life sciences and green energy, to infrastructure and … [Read more...]
Stockport’s inaugural Transformation Greater Manchester conference a huge hit for business
The first of its kind to be held in Stockport, the Transformation Greater Manchester half-day conference attracted a stellar line up of panellists and a sell-out audience to the 1883 suite at Edgeley Park. Sponsored by Sharp UK in partnership with Marketing Stockport and Stockport County, over … [Read more...]
Chancellor sets out Autumn Statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has set out his plans for the economy in his Autumn Statement, presented to the House of Commons on Wednesday 22nd November. Addressing the House of Commons, the Chancellor outlined proposals to grow the economy through boosts to productivity, and to … [Read more...]
Business leaders responds to Autumn Statement
Business leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reactions to 22nd November's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a number of tax cuts and investment plans in the light of the economy having performed better than … [Read more...]
Nearly 10% rise announced for National Living Wage
The National Living Wage will rise by 9.8% in April 2024 to £11.44 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, the largest single increase in the statutory minimum rate of pay since its inception. Following the publication of the Low Pay Commission's recommendations on the rates that the National … [Read more...]
£4.5 billion investment announced for UK manufacturing
The UK government has announced a £4.5 billion package of investment across eight UK manufacturing sectors between 2025 and 2030, including the automotive, aerospace, and clean energy sectors. The automotive industry is the largest recipient of funds, securing over £2 billion, while the aerospace … [Read more...]
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