Small businesses across the UK are set to benefit from the strongest commercial late payments regulations of any major economy, according to a new report conducted by the Enterprise Research Centre. The report found that new legislation to protect smaller firms from late payments and unfair … [Read more...]
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70% businesses fear economic uncertainty most, finds Azets Barometer
The findings of the Q2 2026 Azets Barometer showed that economic uncertainty was the biggest concern over the next year for nearly 70% (69%) of respondents. For the quarterly Barometer, nearly 450 (442) UK senior decision-makers were surveyed by Azets, which has offices across the North West … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester economy remains resilient, finds Chamber survey
Greater Manchester’s economy continues to see a low level of growth but has avoided recession and remains resilient, according to the figures from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Director of Business Policy and … [Read more...]
New AI research labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use
Government funding will support two new research labs to spearhead work to make AI cheaper to run, more dependable, and easier for businesses, researchers and public services across the UK to adopt and use. Labs led by Oxford University and University College London will share up to £60 million … [Read more...]
Azets comments on May 2026 insolvency statistics
Richard Oddy, Restructuring and Insolvency partner at accountancy and business advisory group, Azets, shares his thoughts on May's insolvency figures. The month saw 1,868 corporate insolvencies in May 2026 – 10.5% fewer than in April 2026 (2,087), and 16.3% fewer than in May 2025 (2,231) according … [Read more...]
Future Ready Business Network to discuss employee engagement and climate action at June event
Businesses in Stockport are invited to join the borough's Future Ready Business Network for its next breakfast event and discuss how employee engagement can support sustainability goals. Formerly the Climate Action Business Forum, the One Stockport Future Ready Business Network brings together … [Read more...]
Vita Safety celebrates 20 years
2026 marks an incredible milestone for Stockport-based health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, which is celebrating 20 years of supporting organisations to protect their people, assets and reputations. Vita Safety was established with the aim of providing practical, high-quality health and … [Read more...]
GM Chamber appoints Chief Executive Officer
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has announced the appointment of Emma Holt (pictured) as the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer, effective from July 2026. Following the Chamber's phoenix deal that resurrected the organisation after it fell into administration last year, is … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester signs Sister Cities agreement with Austin, Texas
Greater Manchester has signed a formal Sister City Agreement with the US city of Austin, Texas, to support new, closer working between the two cities. The agreement will foster closer collaboration in innovation, education, tourism, culture and music, and seeks to create trade and investment … [Read more...]
New CEO for Kao Data
The developer and operator behind a 25,900 sqm data centre in Reddish, Kao Data, has announced the appointment of Spencer Lamb (pictured) as its CEO, succeeding the firm's founder David Bloom in the role. Lamb joined the business in January 2020 and has served as Managing Director and Chief … [Read more...]
14 North West firms make Sunday Times fastest-growing private businesses list
14 companies headquartered in the North West have ranked among the 100 fastest-growing privately-owned firms in an annual ranking by the Sunday Times newspaper. The Sunday Times 100 - Britain’s fastest-growing private businesses celebrates Britain’s 100 leading entrepreneurial businesses, and … [Read more...]
May saw rebound in business confidence, finds Lloyds Business Barometer
A nationwide survey of 1,200 UK companies by Lloyds Banking Group and Ipsos has revealed a rebound in business confidence in May, after a decline in outlook the previous month. Seven out of 12 UK regions saw a recovery in business confidence in May, including the North West, according to Lloyds … [Read more...]
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