The Business Secretary has announced the expansion the Start Up Loans programme, an £884 million scheme for new businesses to access finance. Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that the scheme will now be eligible for businesses trading for up to three years, with new 'second loans' … [Read more...]
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Manufacturing technology adoption programme secures funding for three more years
The Made Smarter programme to support SME manufacturing in the North-west to invest in the adoption of new digital technology and skills has secured £6.1 million funding that will allow it to continue for a further three years. Made Smarter, which first launched as a pilot scheme in the … [Read more...]
musicMagpie trading update warns of ‘cautious consumer behaviour’
'Cautious consumer behaviour' in August and September has led Stockport headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, to warn of slower than expected sales growth for the second half of the year in a trading update issued 26th September. While the Group still expects improved trading … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer announces £15 million plan to support workforce with cost of living
Retailer Marks & Spencer has become the latest large employer to announce plans to support its workforce with the rising cost of living. The high-street brand has announced plans to invest £15 million in supporting its front-line colleagues, including a 20p pay uplift for its lowest paid … [Read more...]
Paper £20 and £50 banknotes to have legal tender status withdrawn from 30th September
This week is the last week when paper £20 and £50 banknotes will be legal tender, with the notes being withdrawn from circulation from 30th September. Businesses will no longer accept this banknotes, featuring economist Adam Smith and engineers Boulton and Watt from Friday 30th September, with … [Read more...]
Chancellor unveils Growth Plan with raft of tax cuts
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a new Growth Plan for the UK economy, unveiling a series of major tax cuts for individuals and businesses. Following the Bank of England's reveal yesterday that it believes the country's economy is now in recession, the Chancellor's 'mini-budget' sets out … [Read more...]
Work starts on Cheadle Towns Fund walking and cycling scheme
Work has begun on delivering new walking and cycling routes to Cheadle as part of the district centre's Towns Fund award. The new routes will provide links between Cheadle's High Street, a new railway station (also being supported by the Towns Fund), and connections to existing cycle routes on … [Read more...]
Homes England announces new development finance fund for SME housebuilders
Homes England has partnered with Newstead Capital to support SME housebuilders with a new long-term development finance fund. Homes England, alongside Greater Manchester Pension Fund, clients of listed wealth manager Mattioli Woods and other private institutional investors, have committed £80m to … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates National Family Business Day
Stockport-based family-run brewery, Robinsons, are celebrating National Family Business Day, which has been in the same family since its founding in the town 184 years ago. The family brewers own a collection of around 250 pubs, inns and hotels across the Northwest, North Wales and Yorkshire, and … [Read more...]
Gorvins shows its support for family-run businesses
As a keen supporter of family-run businesses with a dedicated family business team, Gorvins Solicitors are delighted to be taking part in National Family Business Day. Family firms across the UK come in all sizes and sectors and many have been around for hundreds of years, successfully passing … [Read more...]
Call for HGV and Coach owners to help shape new Clean Air Plan
Greater Manchester leaders are calling on HGV and Coach owners to help inform proposals for a new investment-led and non-charging Clean Air Plan for the city-region. The case for a new, non-charging plan for reducing air pollution in Greater Manchester, currently with Government for review, sets … [Read more...]
Arc invites Stockport to discuss how the creative arts can support mental health
Creative arts and mental health organisation, Arc, is inviting stakeholders in the charity's services to join them and guest speakers from the borough to discuss the role of creative pursuits in supporting mental health. The event forms part of Stockport's second Arts and Health Week, taking … [Read more...]
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