Applications have opened for community projects in Stockport and Greater Manchester to access grants of up to £20,000 for work that help stop useful items being thrown away by fixing, mending, sharing or donating them. Grants come the Renew Community Fund, part of the UK’s largest reuse … [Read more...]
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Investors backing women entrepreneurs outperform wider market
For the sixth consecutive year, signatories of the Investing in Women Code have directed a greater proportion of funding to businesses founded by women entrepreneurs than the wider market. The Code's annual report also found that its signatories are continuing to outperform the wider market, … [Read more...]
Two-thirds of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax clients haven’t registered, Azets finds
Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets has found that more than 580,000 people who should have registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax have not done so. HMRC data shows that 864,000 individuals and landlords should … [Read more...]
Together appoints Corporate Affairs Director
Cheadle-headquartered specialist lender, Together, has announced the appointment of Kate Grimoldby as Corporate Affairs Director. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, Chris Adams, The appointment will see Kate lead a programme to engage investors and communicate progression against its long-term … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society cuts self-build mortgage rates
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has reduced the pricing across its entire self-build mortgage range by 0.15%, making its specialist lending offer more competitive for customers. The change applies across the Vernon’s self-build products and reflects the Society’s commitment to … [Read more...]
Stockport energy business secures £500,000 growth loan
Stockport-based energy optimisation business, Powerhub, has secured a £500,000 growth loan from investor, River Capital through its North West Business Growth Loan Fund. The funding will support Powerhub's continued growth trajectory as the business looks to establish itself as a leading provider … [Read more...]
Gorvins supports Organon Trustees through acquisition process
Gorvins Solicitors has advised the shareholders of Organon Trustees on the company’s acquisition by K3 Advisory Group. The team was led by corporate partner Christian Mancier and supported by corporate associate Joe Kitchin, corporate paralegal Emily Webb, employment senior associate … [Read more...]
Manchester again named top UK city for foreign investment after London in EY survey
Manchester has remained the UK's most successful city for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) outside the capital, according to the annual EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. While the city-region saw a decline in the number of projects, mirroring a trend seen across much of Europe, it … [Read more...]
Together welcomes corporate sales director for Yorkshire region
Specialist lender Together has announced the appointment of banking and commercial real estate expert Lewis Hepworth as the business expands its regional presence in Yorkshire. Lewis, who has more than a decade of experience in financial services, has been appointed Corporate Sales Director for … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society launches free legals initiative for remortgage customers with new Optimus partnership
Vernon Building Society has announced a new partnership with Optimus to introduce a free legals service for new remortgage customers on selected products. Optimus is a conveyancing panel management specialist for mortgage brokers, lenders and estate agents, and the new partnership with the Vernon … [Read more...]
Together hires corporate sales director for the Midlands
Cheadle-headquartered specialist lender, Together, has announced the appointment of banking and commercial real estate expert James Steadman (pictured) as Corporate Sales Director for the Midlands region. James, who has nearly two decades of experience in financial services, will support the … [Read more...]
Together reports further loan book growth
Cheadle-based property lender, Together, has revealed further growth in its results for the quarter ended March 31st 2026. Average monthly lending for the business was up 24.9% on the same period last year, to top £309.9 million. Its group loan book also grew to £8.4 billion, up 2.6% on the … [Read more...]