Companies House and HMRC have announced that they will close their joint online filing service on on 31 March 2026. The service, used by businesses to file accounts and Company Tax Returns at the same time with both organisations, will be wound down to align with modern digital standards, … [Read more...]
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Expressions of Interest sought for grant from GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Foundational Economy Innovation Fund is open to expressions of interest from businesses in sectors including health and social care, early education and childcare, and retail, hospitality and leisure sectors ahead of the launch of the first phase of … [Read more...]
British Business Bank boosts North-west female-founded businesses with £50 million in Start Up Loans
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has delivered £50 million worth of loans to female-owned businesses in the North West, with businesswomen in Greater Manchester receiving £20 million of that total. With 36% of loans provided in the North West going to female entrepreneurs, the … [Read more...]
Stockport digital businesses invited to discuss transformative power of AI
Stockport digital and tech sector businesses are invited to discuss the potential AI could have have on their operations the next Stockport Digital Network event on Thursday 20th March at the Light Cinema. Sponsored by Stockport Council and chaired by Marie Hamilton, Microsoft Strategic … [Read more...]
Amendments to new employment rights legislation tabled following consultation
The Government has tabled a number of amendments to its Employment Rights Bill following the conclusion of consultations with businesses and trade unions in five areas. The Employment Rights Bill aims to tackle low pay, poor working conditions and poor job security in order to strengthen the … [Read more...]
New hub launched to help SMEs benefit from increase to defence spending
Following the government's announcement to increase the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP, a package of measures has also been revealed to ensure SMEs benefit from the increased government spending. The government has announced plans to launch a new hub to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) … [Read more...]
Stockport Council sets its 2025/26 Budget
Stockport Council has set its 2025/26 Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025. Despite ongoing financial pressures, the council is working hard to protect the vital services residents rely on while maintaining a stable financial position in the face of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses warn of April rise in costs in letter to Chancellor
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of the rising costs facing businesses in April following last year's Budget. Measures announced in the Chancellor's October Budget including a rise in the National Living Wage and an increase in … [Read more...]
Create the business you want people to talk about at JCM Business Solutions workshop
JCM Business Solutions is inviting small businesses in Stockport to attend a free workshop focused on strengthening customer relations. The Creating the business you want people to talk about workshop will take place at Profolk on Wednesday 26th March from 9am to 1pm. The session follows JCM's … [Read more...]
New public procurement rules take effect
New changes to make public procurement processes more efficient, transparent and competitive have taken effect from 24th February 2025. The changes come following the Procurement Act 2023 gained Royal Assent in October 2023. Among the updates to public procurement rules coming into effect … [Read more...]
Inflation rises to 3%
Inflation rose to 3% in January according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), its highest level in 10 months. The increase in the annual rate of inflation marks a 0.5 percentage point rise on December's figure, and has exceeded economists … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs and micro businesses invited to counter terrorism awareness event
Counter Terrorism Policing North West are inviting businesses from Stockport and throughout the region to its regional Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Engagement Event. ACT Engagement events are informative events for owners, senior leaders and decision makers from micro, small and medium … [Read more...]
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