Peter Gallanagh, UK CEO at Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy group and specialist advisor to SMEs, explains the importance of small businesses to the UK economy and argues for them to be put front and centre to support the country's economic resilience. Employing more than 16 million people and … [Read more...]
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HMRC warns Self Assessment taxpayers to be wary of scams
HMRC is urging Self Assessment taxpayers to look out for scams taking the form of texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters impersonating the UK tax authority. In the 12 months to 2023, HMRC received over 130,000 reports about tax scams, including 58,000 claiming to offer tax rebates. … [Read more...]
Environmental consultancy completes its sixth acquisition in two years
Stockport-based environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the acquisition of Aspect Ecology, its sixth in two years. Aspect Ecology is a leading ecological planning consultancy and its acquisition by Heaton Mersey-headquartered APEM brings the group's headcount to over 600, including … [Read more...]
North West business activity sees second month of decline, finds NatWest survey
The latest findings of NatWest's Regional PMI survey of North West businesses has revealed a second consecutive month of decline in business activity in the region in September 2023. Amid the sustained downturn in demand for goods and services from North West businesses, employment also fell for … [Read more...]
Stockport Council hosts Meet The Buyer event
Stockport Council is inviting local businesses to a Meet The Buyer event to learn how they can partner with the borough to deliver its regeneration ambitions. Taking place on Thursday 7th December from 3pm - 5.30pm in Stopford House (Piccadilly, Stockport, SK1 3UR), the event gives businesses the … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to Proper Good Business Conference
Stockport businesses are invited to attend the borough's first Proper Good Business Conference, aimed at connecting the business community with Stockport's social enterprises. This event has been specifically created with businesses in mind to offer solutions to the challenges faced by businesses … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre team announced
The team leading Stockport’s new Merseyway Innovation Centre has now been announced, with Gordana Maljkovic (middle left) and Emma Husband (right), joining Innovation Director Naomi Timperley and Centre Manager, Rob Kates. Naomi Timperley is the centre’s Innovation Director and will provide … [Read more...]
Tougher measures announced to tackle late payments to small businesses
The government has announced it will introduce tougher measures to address late payments to small businesses ahead the publication of the Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review. Small businesses are particularly affected by late payment of invoices and long payment terms imposed by larger … [Read more...]
One in five SME owners planning to sell by 2025, finds Handelsbanken study
A study conducted for Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found that one in five SME business owners plan to sell all or part of their business within the next two years. The survey also found a further 11% will seek to downsize during the same period. Of those considering sale or … [Read more...]
Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has opted to hold interest rates at 5.25% following yesterday's (20th September) surprise fall in inflation. Economists at the bank voted 5-4 in favour of holding the rate at 5.25%, with those opposing the decision calling for a 0.25 percentage … [Read more...]
ONS records slight drop in inflation
Inflation fell slightly from 6.8% in July to 6.7% in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The latest decline, albeit just by a tenth of a percentage point, brings inflation to lowest level in 16 months. The main contributing … [Read more...]
Start Up Loans hits £1 billion milestone of support for UK small businesses
The government-backed Start Up Loans scheme, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than £1 billion worth of loans to small businesses nationwide since launching in 2012. In the North-west, businesses in the region have secured almost £122 million in 13,020 loans, with an average … [Read more...]
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