Greater Manchester's 10 council leaders are expected to agree to begin drawing down on £1 billion government funding to deliver transport improvements across the city-region. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been recommended to approve draw down requests for funding made available … [Read more...]
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Together reveals highly profitable first quarter
Cheadle based lender, Together, has revealed its first quarter results for the three months to the end of September, announcing profits before tax of £34.7 million. The specialist non-bank lender has also seen its loan book grow further to £5.7 billion, with low levels of arrears, an increase of … [Read more...]
Companies House urges businesses to file accounts online ahead of December deadline
Companies House is urging business owners to ensure their annual accounts are filed on time to avoid any penalties. All limited companies, including dormant companies, are required to submit annual accounts to Companies House each year, whether they trade or not. It’s the directors’ … [Read more...]
210,000 more over 50s in work than last year
Over nine million over 50s are now on the payroll across the UK, amid a government campaign to support more older people back into work. The campaign has created dozens of 50 PLUS Champions across the country who work directly with Jobcentres and employers to address barriers keeping older people … [Read more...]
North West small business finance markets on track despite economic headwinds
The British Business Bank’s second annual Nations and Regions Tracker has identified promising signs in the North West equity finance market in spite of the challenging macroeconomic conditions. Across the region, the number of smaller firms using external finance rose slightly – with 44% of SMEs … [Read more...]
New task force set up to deliver 30,000 net zero homes for social rent across Greater Manchester
A new task force has been established in Greater Manchester to spearhead the delivery of 30,000 net zero social rented homes across the city-region by 2038. The Greater Manchester Truly Affordable Net Zero Homes (TANZ) Task Force met for the first time on Friday 18th November, bringing together … [Read more...]
Excellence in Customer Service Award for Synergy Recruitment
Synergy Recruitment are celebrating being awarded the Excellence in Customer Service Award in the North East Cheshire Business Awards organised by the North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. Synergy opened their doors just over four years ago and, in that time, they have developed a loyal … [Read more...]
Can 3D printing boost productivity in your business?
Small businesses across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to learn how 3D printing technology could offer a productivity boost to their business in an upcoming webinar. Hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Enterprise, Product Development Specialist, Mark Chester, will … [Read more...]
Major projects helping to ensure stability for UK construction sector, Glenigan finds
Major project starts have helped to maintain sector-wide stability, construction sector monitor Glenigan has revealed in its the November 2022 edition on its Construction Review. The Review focuses on the three months to the end of October 2022, covering all major (>£100M) and underlying … [Read more...]
Funding boost for Working Well programme set to help over 7,000 more into work in Greater Manchester
The Department for Work and Pensions has invested a further £12.4 million into a local programme to support more people into work in Greater Manchester. The additional funds for the Working Well Work and Health programme over the coming two years will enable a further 7,375 receive support to … [Read more...]
Stockport Digital Network to hold first meeting
The newly-launched Stockport Digital Network will hold its first networking event on Friday 9th December to bring together the borough's thriving digital businesses. The organisation, set up by Stockport Council's Economy, Work and Skills team, aims to connect digital businesses in Stockport to … [Read more...]
Winter support vouchers scheme launches to support with cost of living
As part of the drive to help all residents stay warm and well this winter, Stockport Council is providing a Winter Support Voucher scheme to help thousands of households across the borough. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund, the vouchers will provide … [Read more...]
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