Government data has revealed there were 2,022 corporate insolvencies in March 2026, 6.7% more than in February 2026 (1,895) and 1.4% more than in March 2025 (1,995). Matthew Richards, Joint Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, … [Read more...]
News for: Business
NatWest Regional Growth Tracker reveals slowdown in North West business activity
Firms in the North West recorded a slight slowdown in business activity at the end of the opening quarter, following growth in the first two months of the year, the latest NatWest Growth Tracker showed. The bank's headline North West Business Activity Index – which measures changes in the … [Read more...]
Chambers of Commerce reveal gaps in reaching young people in skills system
In an analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have?revealed their limits in engaging young people with the workplace. While the Chambers' report found the business-led skills planning approach has engaged thousands of people and employers in the … [Read more...]
Torque Business Cars & Networking event returns for 2026
After the success of its 2025 event, CN Chartered Accountants is once again hosting its Torque Business ‘Cars & Networking’ at CN House, Cheadle Royal Business Park. Taking place on 14th May from 4pm, the event promises an evening of combining love for cars and networking. This year, CN … [Read more...]
Stockport technology company acquired European engineering group
Stockport-headquartered technology company, IPEC, has been acquired by European engineering group, ABB, in order to complement its growing maintenance service portfolio. IPEC uses advanced monitoring systems track critical electrical infrastructure around the clock, using AI and advanced … [Read more...]
Increased minimum wage rates take effect
Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage have come into force from 1st April 2026. The new rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission in Autumn 2025, which were accepted in full by Government in November's Budget. New rates, payable from … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Chamber appoints new Chair
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has appointed Wayne Jones OBE as its new Chair, with immediate effect following a Board meeting at the end of March. Not a new face to the Chamber, Wayne has previously served as a Past President, and as a Board member for nearly a decade. He brings … [Read more...]
Bid window opens for Stockport Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant scheme
Stockport Council has opened the bid window for the Stockport Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant (EDRFG) scheme. The scheme offers a mix of revenue and capital funding of up to £50,000 and is intended to support visible, time-limited projects that deliver clear outputs and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses warn of challenges from Middle East conflict
The impact of the conflict in the Middle East on local businesses was highlighted at a recent Greater Manchester Business Index event, hosted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and The Growth Company. With businesses already facing rising energy prices, the situation in the Gulf was a … [Read more...]
94% not ready for April MTD changes, finds Azets’ online poll
An online poll of businesses carried out by accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has found that 94% are not prepared for Making Tax Digital (MTD) which is being introduced for sole traders from 6 April. Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed with gross income above £50,000 per … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes 270 SMEs to annual Meet The Buyers event
Representatives of over 270 Northern SMEs attended an annual Meet The Buyers event at the Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, on 24th March. Attendees had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with procurement teams from 28 major businesses in the aviation and hospitality sectors at the … [Read more...]
Inflation holds at 3% in February data
Inflation data for February 2026 published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has recorded the average annual rate of price rises has held at 3% for the second consecutive month. While the hold in inflation ends a downward trend in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the ONS notes that … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- …
- 98
- Next Page »