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North West business activity returns to growth

The North West's private sector economy made a positive start to 2026, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker, with business activity in the region increasing for the first time in five months. Local firms were also more optimistic about the outlook as confidence hit a six-month … [Read more...]

US acquisition for Stockport environmental consultancy

Stockport-based environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the acquisition of a US based marine environmental consultancy, CSA Ocean Sciences. The deal adds 115 new colleagues into the group, and adds new marine operations services to clients around the world, as well as CSA Ocean … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester sets out £3 billion budget for 2026

Greater Manchester is setting out spending plans of £3 billion as the city-region takes over further control of its budget under new devolution arrangements. The total budget includes £482 million to deliver the integrated public transport system, the Bee Network, over £900 … [Read more...]

One Stockport Business Support takes to the road! 

Following the success of the One Stockport Business Support sessions in the town centre, the team are taking to the road bringing free business advice and support directly to local businesses. Through 2026, the team will head out into district centres across the borough in 2026, starting with a … [Read more...]

11.48 million file Self Assessment returns on time

More than 11.48 million people filed their Self Assessment tax returns on time for the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC has revealed. On deadline day, 31st January, over 475,000 taxpayers submitted their returns, with 27,456 doing so in the final hour before midnight to avoid a £100 penalty for late … [Read more...]

Adidas reports record revenues for 2025

Sportswear brand, adidas, which has its UK headquarters in Hazel Grove, has reported record revenues for 2025 following stronger-than-expected performance across all markets. Based on preliminary figures for 2025, revenues for the adidas brand rose by 13% for the second consecutive year, largely … [Read more...]

Muse joins Northern Powerhouse Partnership

Placemaker, Muse, has announced it has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, bringing its experience of long-term regeneration projects in the region to the organisation. The announcement comes following the Government announcement that it will bring forward the Northern Powerhouse Rail … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Technology trends that will shape SMEs in 2026

Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, share their top technology trends that SMEs should be taking advantage of to grow in 2026. As we step into 2026, technology continues to be the driving force behind business transformation. For UK SMEs, staying ahead of these trends isn’t just about keeping … [Read more...]