The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of the rising costs facing businesses in April following last year's Budget. Measures announced in the Chancellor's October Budget including a rise in the National Living Wage and an increase in … [Read more...]
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Create the business you want people to talk about at JCM Business Solutions workshop
JCM Business Solutions is inviting small businesses in Stockport to attend a free workshop focused on strengthening customer relations. The Creating the business you want people to talk about workshop will take place at Profolk on Wednesday 26th March from 9am to 1pm. The session follows JCM's … [Read more...]
New public procurement rules take effect
New changes to make public procurement processes more efficient, transparent and competitive have taken effect from 24th February 2025. The changes come following the Procurement Act 2023 gained Royal Assent in October 2023. Among the updates to public procurement rules coming into effect … [Read more...]
Inflation rises to 3%
Inflation rose to 3% in January according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), its highest level in 10 months. The increase in the annual rate of inflation marks a 0.5 percentage point rise on December's figure, and has exceeded economists … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs and micro businesses invited to counter terrorism awareness event
Counter Terrorism Policing North West are inviting businesses from Stockport and throughout the region to its regional Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Engagement Event. ACT Engagement events are informative events for owners, senior leaders and decision makers from micro, small and medium … [Read more...]
Procurement pilot scheme launched to help smaller firms bid for local government contracts
A new AI-powered procurement platform is to be piloted in Stockport and five other local authorities to make it easier for smaller firms and the VCSE sector to bid for lower value contracts with local councils. STAR Procurement, a shared procurement service used by Stockport, Trafford, Tameside … [Read more...]
Apprentices to contribute £25 billion to economy, finds government research
Apprentices in England are expected to add £25 billion to the economy over their lifetime, according to new government figures, almost double the contribution of the previous assessment in 2018. Figures are for apprentices who were participating in an apprenticeship at levels 2 to 5 in the … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Support Hub returns on 28th February
Stockport start-up and pre-start businesses are invited to access support from business experts at the Stockport Business Support Hub at Merseyway Innovation Centre on Friday 28th February. The programme offers a monthly opportunity for local businesses and individuals to access free business … [Read more...]
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted in favour of cutting the bank's base interest rate to 4.5%. Economists on the bank's MPC were unanimous in calling for a cut in interest rates and voted 7-2 in favour of the 0.25 point decrease, with those voting against preferring a … [Read more...]
Government confirms April rise to National Living Wage
Over 3 million workers will receive a pay rise in April after the Government set out the legislation confirming a rising in the National Living Wage and other statutory minimum rates of pay announced in last year's Budget. The National Living Wage will rise 6.7% to £12.21 per hour, while the … [Read more...]
Stockport ecommerce platform raises £2 million from second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Stockport based ecommerce platform, Shopblocks, has raised £2 million from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The latest investment from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance – which is managed by Mercia Ventures as part of the Northern … [Read more...]
New #HereForBusiness campaign launches with programme of webinars and events
Businesses in Stockport are invited to take advantage of a new programme of free webinars and events as part of the #HereForBusiness scheme from GM Business Growth Hub. Available for businesses from across the city-region, support is designed to help firms with the essentials of running and … [Read more...]
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