A new AI-powered procurement platform is to be piloted in Stockport and five other local authorities to make it easier for smaller firms and the VCSE sector to bid for lower value contracts with local councils. STAR Procurement, a shared procurement service used by Stockport, Trafford, Tameside … [Read more...]
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Apprentices to contribute £25 billion to economy, finds government research
Apprentices in England are expected to add £25 billion to the economy over their lifetime, according to new government figures, almost double the contribution of the previous assessment in 2018. Figures are for apprentices who were participating in an apprenticeship at levels 2 to 5 in the … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Support Hub returns on 28th February
Stockport start-up and pre-start businesses are invited to access support from business experts at the Stockport Business Support Hub at Merseyway Innovation Centre on Friday 28th February. The programme offers a monthly opportunity for local businesses and individuals to access free business … [Read more...]
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted in favour of cutting the bank's base interest rate to 4.5%. Economists on the bank's MPC were unanimous in calling for a cut in interest rates and voted 7-2 in favour of the 0.25 point decrease, with those voting against preferring a … [Read more...]
Government confirms April rise to National Living Wage
Over 3 million workers will receive a pay rise in April after the Government set out the legislation confirming a rising in the National Living Wage and other statutory minimum rates of pay announced in last year's Budget. The National Living Wage will rise 6.7% to £12.21 per hour, while the … [Read more...]
Stockport ecommerce platform raises £2 million from second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Stockport based ecommerce platform, Shopblocks, has raised £2 million from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The latest investment from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance – which is managed by Mercia Ventures as part of the Northern … [Read more...]
New #HereForBusiness campaign launches with programme of webinars and events
Businesses in Stockport are invited to take advantage of a new programme of free webinars and events as part of the #HereForBusiness scheme from GM Business Growth Hub. Available for businesses from across the city-region, support is designed to help firms with the essentials of running and … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken research highlights self-assessment worries of the self-employed
More than 300,000 self-employed people have reported that they expected to miss the January 31st deadline for completing self-assessment tax returns and paying any money owed, new research from Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management shows. Research came alongside the release of HMRC data … [Read more...]
Sponsorship packages available for 2025 Stockport Business Awards
With this year's Stockport Business Awards set to take place Thursday 2nd October 2025, founders, organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, have announced that sponsorship packages are now available for local businesses to support the annual event, which will once again take place in … [Read more...]
British Business Bank reveals impact after a decade of support for small businesses in the North West
Since it was established in 2014, the British Business Bank has delivered funding to over 24,000 smaller businesses across the North West of England according to findings published in the Bank's The Power of 10: 10 Year Impact Report. Assessment of the British Business Bank's impact found support … [Read more...]
Regional leaders launch Mayoral Innovation Exchange
Regional mayors from across England have announced launch of an innovation exchange scheme to foster collaboration and share best practices between local authorities. Launched at an event hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and PwC in South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Support Hub comes to Merseyway Innovation Centre
The Stockport Business Support Hub, formerly known as The Work Shop, will return to the Merseyway Innovation Centre throughout 2025. The initiative offers book-in/drop-in sessions for pre-starts, start-ups, self-employed and established businesses (of any size) to access free business advice and … [Read more...]
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