Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced four new government departments in Whitehall as part of a mini Cabinet reshuffle. The departments for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; and International Trade have been replaced with four new government … [Read more...]
News for: Business
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to once again increase interest rates, with the Bank's base rate now set at 4%. The latest rate rise is the tenth consecutive increase announced by economists at the UK's central bank, which is continuing to use its power over … [Read more...]
505 Stockport businesses have benefited from Start Up Loans scheme
The Start Up Loans programme, delivered by the British Business Bank, has seen 505 new businesses in Stockport benefit from £4.95 million since its launch in 2012. Stockport's 505 loans contribute to the more than 12,300 start up businesses in the North-west to be accessed finance through the … [Read more...]
New online tool launched to help businesses identify growth potential
A new, first-of-its-kind, online tool which helps identify businesses and sectors with growth potential has been launched by The Growth Company. Designed with policy makers, commissioners, business decision-makers and analysts in mind, Growth Flag pulls live data from a comprehensive dataset … [Read more...]
Set goals for growth and Rise with Xeinadin
Stockport accountants and business advisors and part of the Xeinadin Group, Hallidays, are inviting local businesses to try out their Rise programme. Taking place on Tuesday 7th February, 9:30 am – 12 noon at Hallidays Stockport office, the event is a complementary taster of the Rise … [Read more...]
Business rates list closes 31st March 2023
Businesses have until 31st March 2023 to ensure information about their property is correct before a new non domestic rating list takes effect. The non domestic rating list sets out the rateable values for non-domestic properties in England and Wales and is used to calculate business rates owed … [Read more...]
Inflation slowed slightly in December, latest ONS figures reveal
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December has been released by the ONS, showing that the annual rate of inflation slowed slightly on the previous month but remains in double figures. Analysis of prices for a range of consumer products shows that goods cost on average 10.5% more in … [Read more...]
Stockport welcomes High Commissioner of India
His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, the High Commissioner of India to the UK has made the first visit to the borough for an Indian High Commissioner. The diplomat's visit to the town was facilitated by Stockport MP Navendu Mishra as part of a wider tour of Greater Manchester to strengthen links … [Read more...]
#HereForBusiness support package helps Stockport companies to navigate cost of living crisis
Businesses in Stockport facing challenges with increasing costs can access high quality support right on their doorstep with the new #HereForBusiness campaign. GC Business Growth Hub has launched this new support package to help local businesses to manage the increasing cost of doing business, … [Read more...]
Government unveils new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses
The government has confirmed its new Energy Bills Discount Scheme due to come into effect to support non-domestic energy customers when the current scheme ends at the end of March 2023. The new scheme will provide support for an additional year through to 31st March 2024, discounting high energy … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Hallidays explain how the Rise programme can help your business grow
Ahead of the relaunch of their upcoming seminar series, Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, part of the Xeinadin Group, explain how the group's Rise programme can help you gain a big business advantage. In business, ‘Growth’ is an easy word to bandy around, but few … [Read more...]
SMEs forecasting 10% growth in profits in 2023, finds HSBC
Research by high street bank, HSBC, has revealed that UK SMEs are forecasting increases in profits and revenues in 2023 despite economic woes. Amid the threat of a recession, more than one in three business owners (38%) are forecasting a 10% jump in profits, rising to two-thirds (67%) for the … [Read more...]
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