Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can now bid for a share of a £6.4 million government fund to help train their workforce to use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and efficiency. Sectors able to benefit include law, accountancy, scientific research and human resources, … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council Trading Standards Service see man sentenced for ‘fronting’ a business for a disqualified director
A man has been sentenced for ‘fronting’ a Stockport-registered business for a disqualified director following an investigation by Stockport Council Trading Standards Service. Stockport Council Trading Standards Service began an investigation into the activities of The Cheshire Window Outlet … [Read more...]
Stockport estate and letting agent opens with plans to disrupt the sector
A new Stockport-based estate and letting agent, Property Sense, has opened its doors in the borough with an ambitious five-year business plan to disrupt the sector. Property Sense enables sellers to list their homes without paying a penny, and homeowners also stand to make money with the new … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill patients benefit from pet therapy
Patients on Stockport NHS hospital wards are having their stay cheered up with pet therapy visits from two much-loved canine companions. Paddy and Pippa are two cockapoo therapy dogs who have been paying a visit to patients a number of times over the past year, both at Stepping Hill Hospital and … [Read more...]
Studio 91 becomes Greater Manchester’s first B Corp video production agency
Purpose-driven video production agency, Studio 91 Media has certified as a B Corp, joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement … [Read more...]
UK Export Finance publishes plans for firms to win £12.5 billion of new business by 2029
Government export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has published its new 2024-29 business plan, setting out how it intends to support businesses to secure £12.5 billion in new export opportunities. Through to 2029, UKEF also plans to support businesses deliver £5 billion of investment … [Read more...]
National Insurance cut hits payslips
The 27 million UK workers on monthly salaries will have benefited from a cut in the rate of National Insurance in their April payslips. The April cut to National Insurance Contributions, announced in the Spring Budget in March, has seen the rate paid fall from 10% in January (and 12% in April … [Read more...]
Rail companies begin search for start-ups to support innovative technologies
Four rail companies, including Northern and TransPennine Express, have joined forces on a Dragons' Den style scheme to find tech start-ups that can help drive innovation in the industry. LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express, all run by the DfT's Operator of Last Resort, are … [Read more...]
CN Group colleagues complete Born Survivor in support of business awards’ charity partner Mentell
Four colleagues from CN Chartered Accountants completed the Born Survivor challenge to raise additional funds for Stockport Business Awards Charity Partner, Mentell. CN Chartered Accountants are the founders, organisers and headline sponsors for the business awards and each year a local charity … [Read more...]
New cybersecurity standards come into effect for smart technology
Manufacturers of smart devices now must comply with new standards to minimise the cybersecurity risk to businesses' and individuals' data from internet-enabled technology. The UK is the first country in the world to set minimum security standards in law aimed at making it harder for cyber … [Read more...]
Azets sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in latest insolvency statistics
The latest company insolvency statistics show that there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' according to Nicola Clark, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner at Azets. The latest government insolvency statistics found there were 1,815 company insolvencies in England and Wales in March 2024, down … [Read more...]
Second residential mortgage backed securitisation of 2024 for Cheadle lender
Cheadle based specialist property lender, Together, has announced the successful pricing of a £378 million residential mortgage backed securitisation (RMBS). The TABS11 facility is Together's second RMBS pricing of 2024 after a previous £302 million facility was priced in January. It is supported … [Read more...]
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