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British AI companies secure record levels of investment

British AI firms secured record levels of investment in the last year, and brought in £11.8 billion to the UK economy. A total of £2.9 billion in private support and average deals worth £5.9 million has set the stage for further investment and new opportunities for both AI companies and financial … [Read more...]

Stockort 8 site repurposed as studio space ahead of redevelopment

A vacant building in Stockport town centre has been given a new lease of life as part of Stockport Council and Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation's (MDC) drive to put people at the heart of their regeneration.  The building is situated in an area that will be developed as part of Stockport … [Read more...]

Together announces appointment of new Non-Executive Director

Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced the appointment to its Board of Andy Higginson as Non-Executive Director. Andy Higginson brings to Together over 30 years’ experience in main Board roles for some of the UK’s biggest customer-led businesses, including Tesco, Wm Morrison, … [Read more...]

Chancellor confirms date for Autumn Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed the date of this year's Autumn Budget: Wednesday 26th November 2025. Alongside the announcement of the Budget date, Chancellor also published a short video, setting out the current state of the economy, and her and the government's … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Mayor announces latest Bee Network improvements

Two years on from the city-region's first buses coming under local control, more major Bee Network improvements have been announced by the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt unveiled a further raft of changes to improve bus services for people and … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: The dangers of using AI for HR advice

With more businesses turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, highlight to risks of adopting AI for HR advice and why human expertise is crucial for SMEs. As technology advances, businesses increasingly turn to Artificial … [Read more...]

Ticket sales extended for Stockport Business Awards 2025

Founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, is delighted to announce that ticket sales for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards have been extended for another few weeks. Join the local business community on 2nd October at Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Rd, Stockport to celebrate … [Read more...]

Mayor’s Question Time comes to Edgeley Park

Stockport County's Edgeley Park will host the next Mayor's Question Time event, giving the opportunity for Stockport residents to ask their questions of Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham. Since June 2017, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has hosted Question Time events. Partnered with key … [Read more...]

New outpatients building opens at Stepping Hill Hospital

An opening event was held for a new improved outpatients building at Stepping Hill Hospital, with staff joining building contractors MTX for the occasion. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Karen James OBE joined representatives of MTX, together with capital, estates and clinical NHS … [Read more...]