News for: Business

A leading Irish customer service and sales outsourcing business, Uniquely, has announced a £7 million investment in Manchester as part of a wider £20 million investment across the UK. The Irish business is expected to create 100 new jobs in Greater Manchester by the end of 2025. Uniquely has also … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester is among the 15 areas to pilot the WorkWell service, which offers support to help people with health issues stay in or return to work. The city-region has been awarded £7 million in government funding to deliver the tailored programme of support through to 31st March 2026. … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester leaders have signed a Friendship Cities Agreement with the State Capital of Texas, Austin, during a visit to the city. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Austin … [Read more...]

Companies House and HMRC have announced that they will close their joint online filing service on on 31 March 2026. The service, used by businesses to file accounts and Company Tax Returns at the same time with both organisations, will be wound down to align with modern digital standards, … [Read more...]

The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has delivered £50 million worth of loans to female-owned businesses in the North West, with businesswomen in Greater Manchester receiving £20 million of that total. With 36% of loans provided in the North West going to female entrepreneurs, the … [Read more...]

Stockport digital and tech sector businesses are invited to discuss the potential AI could have have on their operations the next Stockport Digital Network event on Thursday 20th March at the Light Cinema. Sponsored by Stockport Council and chaired by Marie Hamilton, Microsoft Strategic … [Read more...]

Following the government's announcement to increase the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP, a package of measures has also been revealed to ensure SMEs benefit from the increased government spending. The government has announced plans to launch a new hub to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) … [Read more...]

Stockport Council has set its 2025/26 Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025. Despite ongoing financial pressures, the council is working hard to protect the vital services residents rely on while maintaining a stable financial position in the face of … [Read more...]