A report by the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission has recommended further support for the sector can bring greater economic and social benefits to the city-region. The commission has recommended Greater Manchester becomes a dedicated Co-operative Zone, and offers dedicated advice and … [Read more...]
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300 North West manufacturing SMEs benefiting from Made Smarter pilot
300 manufacturing SMEs in the North West are benefiting from funding, support and advice on how they can use new digital technology, as part of the Made Smarter programme. The Made Smarter project is being piloted in the North West and aims to educate and support SME manufacturing companies on … [Read more...]
C&C create specialist Private Clients Division
In recognition of the specialist service offered by their in-house team, Stockport’s head-quartered C&C Insurance Brokers Limited have rebranded their personal lines division to C&C Private Clients division at their head office in Romiley providing specialist insurance cover to high-net … [Read more...]
Regional inequality should be addressed in 2020 Budget, says KPMG report
Greater investment in the UK’s regions is needed in the upcoming 2020 Budget to tackle regional inequality, according to a KPMG report which cites the successes of Greater Manchester’s devolution. The report suggests that infrastructure investment, particularly in transport and digital … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester bus consultation receives over 8000 responses
The consultation on Greater Manchester’s proposed bus franchising scheme has closed after receiving over 8000 responses since opening in October 2019. Market research agency Ipsos MORI is analysing the responses from businesses and members of the public on the proposed changes to the bus … [Read more...]
Stockport climbs 23 places in Sustainable Growth Index
Stockport has risen 23 places in this year’s Sustainable Growth Index, compiled by business advisory firm Grant Thornton, placing the borough in the top 30% of UK local authorities. While the league table’s top places were dominated by areas in the South of England, Stockport was one of only four … [Read more...]
North West named the most entrepreneurial region outside London by government Start Up Loans programme
Following research that showed the region gained 11,000 businesses in 2019, data from Start Up Loans showed the government-backed programme for entrepreneurs provided more funding to the North West than any other UK region outside London. Start Up Loans supported 8,366 new businesses in the … [Read more...]
Lloyds Bank announces £1.3 billion of lending for North West businesses
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it expects to lend £1.3 billion to businesses in the North West in 2020. The announcement is part of a wider plan to lend £18 billion nationwide to support UK businesses wishing to grow. The loans are designed to support entrepreneurs start-up businesses, … [Read more...]
Creative Scale Up programme launches for Greater Manchester creative industries
Businesses in the creative sector are being invited to join the Creative Scale Up programme, supporting businesses to grow their operations. The programme is a pilot scheme, funded by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and managed by GC Business Growth Hub. The … [Read more...]
North West gained 11,000 new businesses in 2019
A survey by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 shows that the number of businesses in North West England grew during 2019, with 11,000 more companies opening than closing. In December 2019, there were 380,000 active businesses in the region, an increase of 21% since 2015; this is slightly … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Transport Secretary recommends review of Northern Rail franchise
This morning, Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that he has set the wheels in motion for Northern Rail to potentially lose it's franchise to operate in the region. Following months of campaigning by Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham, the transport secretary announced on BBC … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy new year!
The team here at Marketing Stockport would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year and than you for your support. We are proud to support, promote and connect Stockport's vibrant business community, especially at a time when Stockport is attracting major investment and … [Read more...]
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