Political and business Leaders from across major Northern cities are united in their call for investment in the East to West Crossrail project and are meeting for the first time today in Leeds to demand a fair deal on transport from the Government. The unprecedented gathering is aimed at forcing … [Read more...]
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GMCA reject report on ‘negligible’ impact of Media City
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - GMCA - has rejected what is being viewed as a flawed report claiming that the BBC move to Media City has had “negligible” impact on the city region’s economy. GMCA argued that the city region is home to a huge, thriving and booming creative and … [Read more...]
Petition calls for investment in Transport for the North
IPPR North’s petition calling for more money for transport in the North has attracted over 52,000 signatures. IPPR North, the dedicated think tank for the north of England with bases in Manchester and Newcastle, are urging more people to sign the petition for better Transport for the North - … [Read more...]
Royal Bank of Scotland provide tailored support
The Royal Bank of Scotland has provided six-figure funding to enable a men’s tailoring firm to expand the business with a new retail outlet. Family run men’s tailoring firm, Whitfield & Ward, has opened a brand new destination store in the heart of Wilmslow town centre. Acquired with funding … [Read more...]
Cullen Wealth on DB pension schemes
Andrew Tyler of Cullen Wealth provides us with the need to know on DB pension schemes (defined benefit), from an increased demand to the latest figures. What’s happening with DB pension schemes? Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to be a hot topic in the business and financial … [Read more...]
Together appoints new head of national accounts
With a financial services career spanning more than three decades, John Truswell, who joins from Capital Home Loans, brings extensive experience to the role of head of national accounts for Together. Award winning specialist lender Together was established in 1974 and works with niche markets … [Read more...]
Oxford Innovation celebrates 30th anniversary
Oxford Innovation, who manage the Stockport Business Incubation Centre, run business competition in celebration of their 30th anniversary. Oxford Innovation has earned an outstanding track record of success with scale-up companies. Forming a vital part of the UK economy, scale-ups are responsible … [Read more...]
RBS funding supports Manchester graphics company’s relocation
Manchester-based sign manufacturer and supplier, Astra Signs and Graphics, is ready to enter a new chapter of growth and development. This comes following a number of recent exciting changes within the firm and funding support from RBS. Supported by funding from Royal Bank of Scotland, the … [Read more...]
MAG Property strengthens senior team
Stockport's business neighbour MAG Property, better known as the experts in the development and management of land and property at airports, are expanding their team at Manchester Airport. The company’s current property portfolio is worth £641 million which is distributed between four UK airports … [Read more...]
Stockport Ready to Grow new investment scheme
Stockport Council is launching a new Investment programme, Ready to Grow, a £40k investment pot to encourage people to try out new ideas in the market place. Through the Ready to Grow investment scheme, local entrepreneurs, voluntary groups, charities and private businesses can apply for an … [Read more...]
Innovate UK investing £2m in design projects
Innovate UK is investing up to £2 million funding in new innovations in early-stage, human-centred design projects. The funded projects - part of the government's Innovate UK design foundations competition - will help businesses identify high-value innovation opportunities and generate ideas for … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Summit open for business
The Stockport Business Summit - “Your Stockport, Your Business, Your Future”, - hosted by Stockport Council in partnership with Stockport Economic Alliance, is open to Stockport's business community. Stockport is one of the North West’s leading and most successful business locations. Offering an … [Read more...]
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