British businesses can now access enhanced opportunities in economies in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions worth almost a combined £10 trillion, as the UK's membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is ratified by members. The UK signed … [Read more...]
News for: Export
New report reveals economic impact of Manchester Airport’s second runway after 25 years
A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]
Half-day event to support Stockport businesses to trade internationally
Stockport businesses are invited to a free event to gain practical insight into starting to trade internationally and growing sales overseas. Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub in partnership with Stockport Council, From Local to Global: Why Exporting Matters will bring together exporters, trade … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How Stockport’s SMEs can trade with more confidence after a decade of Brexit change
Paul Richards, partner at the Stockport office of accountancy and business advisory group, Xeinadin, discusses how, 10 years on from the Brexit vote, SMEs in the borough are continuing to trade internationally. Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, and with more than 360,000 UK businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to access support to start or grow exports
Stockport businesses are being given direct, one to one access to global market entry experts as part of a new support initiative designed to help them tap into billions of pounds worth of export opportunities. Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub in partnership with the Department for Business … [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...]
MAG Trade Barometer reveals decline in UK firms’ confidence in global trade
Global trade confidence is at its lowest level in 12 months, according to the latest findings of Manchester Airport Group's (MAG) latest UK Trade Barometer survey. Only one in four exporters are expecting to grow sales this quarter, the survey, conducted by YouGov for MAG and the Growing Together … [Read more...]
King’s Award for Enterprise for Stockport-based SQS
Stockport-based SQS has been named among the 185 winners of this year's King's Awards for Enterprise, which celebrates the achievements of UK businesses in contributing to economic growth and improving lives. SQS was among just 20 firms in the North West to receive the prestigious award, securing … [Read more...]
Stockport technology firm secures £1.8 million contract in Kenya
Stockport technology company, Vespertec, which specialises in data centre and AI infrastructure, has secured a £1.8 million export contract to Kenya, supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency. UKEF provided a Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee (SBLG) to Apple Bank on … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses invited to join China trade mission
Greater Manchester businesses looking to build new partnerships in China are being invited to take part in a major trade mission to the cities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in June 2026. The mission is being delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub, Manchester City Council, the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
UK banks agree £11 billion lending packages to support SMEs to expand overseas
Five major UK banks have finalised an agreement with UK Export Finance (UKEF) to support SMEs to invest and expand abroad through an £11 billion lending commitment. The lending commitment, from the UK’s five leading banks, is one of the largest collective moves by the banking sector in over a … [Read more...]
Only direct flights to Delhi from the North of England launch
Manchester Airport’s new route to India’s capital city Delhi launched on Saturday 15th November, meaning the North now has nine weekly connections to the country. The new route to Delhi is operated by IndiGo, India’s largest airline, and will run five times per week. It is on top of IndiGo’s four … [Read more...]
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