There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in the North West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm to warn that local businesses should use the valuable … [Read more...]
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Consultation on Clean Air ANPR camera use nears close
A consultation will close on 6th November on plans to repurpose cameras that would have enforced the now scrapped Clean Air Zone to aid law enforcement. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras were originally installed across Greater Manchester for a proposed charging-Clean Air Zone. … [Read more...]
Business surveys reveal ‘resilience’ of Stockport economy
The local economy continues to show signs of steady growth, according to the findings of two surveys of businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce both presented their findings on the state of the local economy in their … [Read more...]
Northern Rail records more than 8 million journeys in 4-week period
Rail operator, Northern, has seen more than 8 million journeys made on its trains across the North of England in the period from 14 September and 11 October 2025. Northern, which operates local services and stations across Stockport, recorded an 8.3% increase in journeys made compared to the same … [Read more...]
Public consultation launches for Manchester Airport logistics scheme
Ask Real Estate has launched a public consultation on plans to develop a 7.8 acre plot off Aviator Way, close to Manchester Airport. Ask acquired the site last month and plans to build nine last-mile logistics units, delivering circa 115,000 sq ft of space on Manchester Business Park, next to the … [Read more...]
Northern businesses share in £180 million since the launch of second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Businesses across the North have benefited from a total £180 million of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). With over 315 deals to date, the fund has directly invested £115 million into over 300 small businesses across the North of England, … [Read more...]
Woodford pub named finalist in Cheshire tourism awards
Robinsons Brewery have revealed that the Davenport Arms in Woodford, known locally as the Thief's Neck, has been named a finalist for Pub of the Year at the upcoming Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026. The Davenport Arms’ recognition as a finalist - among just three other Cheshire pubs - is … [Read more...]
Azets welcomes new Corporate Finance Partner
Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory Group, has announced the appointment of Joe Stroud as Corporate Finance Partner. With nearly 20 years of experience within the investment banking and private equity industry, Joe (pictured left) has a unique perspective on transactions. Having … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded additional £20 million to boost science and technology sector
Greater Manchester is one of three UK city-regions to have been awarded an additional £20 million in funding for local leaders to invest into its science and technology sectors. Funding for the city-region adds to the £30 million already announced in the government's Spending Review in … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels highlights charity partnership at Business Breakfast
Stockport and North-west law firm, SAS Daniels, has welcomed guest speaker Cheryl Simpson MBE, CEO of Space4Autism – the firm’s 2025 Charity of the Year – to its most recent Business Breakfast event. The event, hosted by SAS Daniels’ Macclesfield office at Macclesfield Football Club, of which the … [Read more...]
Bee Network launches real-time reporting service to keep passengers safe
Greater Manchester's Bee Network has launched a new 24/7 Travel Safe LiveChat service that will allow passengers and staff to report antisocial behaviour on public transport. The first-of-its-kind service launched 16th October as part of ongoing efforts to keep people safe on the Bee Network, … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester programme helps hundreds avoid heart attacks and strokes
Hundreds of people in Greater Manchester have avoided life-changing illness in the past year thanks to NHS teams focusing on preventing heart attacks and strokes. Greater Manchester faces a particularly acute challenge when it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The region experiences the … [Read more...]
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