Applications have opened for early stage cybersecurity start ups in Greater Manchester to join a new accelerator programme from the city-region's Digital Security Hub (DiSH). DiSH launched in June 2022 as a collaboration by Barclays, Lancaster University, University of Manchester and Plexal, and … [Read more...]
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CMA survey ranks service of British banks
A survey of thousands of individual and small business current account holders commissioned by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ranked how well retail banks are supporting their customers. Smaller banks and challengers to the traditional major players in British banking topped the … [Read more...]
Administrations up 60% in North-west but remain below pre-pandemic levels
The number of businesses entering administration in the North-west in the first six months of 2022 rose 60% on the previous year's figures, according to a study by Birmingham-headquartered law firm Shakespeare Martineau. The firm's national analysis found that 93 businesses in the region filed … [Read more...]
Government to consider further relief for energy intensive industries
As energy costs continue to rise, the government is consulting of further relief for businesses worst affected, including steel, paper, glass, ceramics, and cement manufacturers. The government is launching a consultation on plans to increase exemptions for certain environmental and policy costs … [Read more...]
Peak Translations shares advice for entering new overseas markets in latest webinar
Peak Translations are hosting the third in their quarterly webinar series to help new and established exporters get the most out of selling overseas. Following on from sessions in March and June, the latest webinar is aimed at people working in product development and design, technical … [Read more...]
Cheadle Hulme dental practice expands to new premises in former bank
A Stockport dental practice has exchanged contracts on a move from Cheadle Hulme to new, larger premises in the former NatWest Bank building in Cheadle. Shi Karim, Clinical Director at Church Road Dental and Cosmetics in Cheadle Hulme, has moved his practice to Station Road, Cheadle and has … [Read more...]
BT launches partnership with Barclaycard to expand support for small businesses
Telecoms provider, BT, has announced Barclaycard Payments' has joined its partnership network, aimed at supporting small businesses across the UK. The network, designed for micro-businesses of up to 5 employees, allows BT customers to receive additional perks across broadband, mobile, tech, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport served 2.6 million passengers in July
Manchester Airport's recovery has continued with 2.6 million passengers passing through the airport in July, representing 82% of pre-pandemic traffic. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has revealed passenger numbers across its airports reached 85% of pre-Covid levels in July. Figures released show … [Read more...]
Cheadle Hulme retirement development set to move forward
Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Committee is set to decide on a 66-apartment retirement scheme in Cheadle Hulme when its members meet on 18th August. Plans are being brought forward by Flintshire based Anwyl Homes, who acquired the site off Mill Lane, a former garden centre, in early … [Read more...]
Stockport County backs local sensory loss charity
Local sensory loss charity Walthew House were invited to attend the opening game of the football season at Edgeley Park to help raise much-needs funds. The 140-year-old charity is based in Shaw Heath, close to County’s home ground. A group of volunteers managed to collect £453.21 in their buckets … [Read more...]
NatWest warns of growing strain on North-west economy despite rise in activity in July PMI
High street bank, NatWest, has warned that uncertainty and high inflation are putting an increasing strain on the North-west economy, despite its July Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) revealing a modest rise in activity. The monthly PMI survey showed a slight drop in NatWest's headline North West … [Read more...]
Stockport Council leaders join in expressing anger over Avanti cancellations
Stockport Council's five group leaders have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, to share their shock and dissatisfaction at Avanti West Coast's action to slash services to one an hour. In their letter, reproduced in full below, Cllrs Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport … [Read more...]
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