GC Business Finance and River Capital have supported Northern businesses with over £1.7 million in smaller loans funding in the first year of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Since the launch of the fund in April 2024, the consortium has supported 32 businesses across the … [Read more...]
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HMRC revises interest rates following Bank of England rate cut
Following the Bank of England's decision to cut its base interest rate to 4.25%, HMRC is advising that its interest rates on late payments and repayments will also change. HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and are linked to the Bank of England base rate. Late payment interest is … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches app to deliver support and advice to families
Stockport Council have announced the launch of the One Stockport Family Hubs app to bring Family Hub support and guidance direct to families in the borough. The app shares expert advice, local information, and personalised support targeted at parents, parents-to-be, and carers, from pregnancy to … [Read more...]
Bank of England announces cut in interest rates
Economists on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee have voted to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. MPC members voted 5–4 in favour of the decision, with two members preferring a deeper rate cut of 0.5 points, and two supporting no change to the base rate. The split in the level … [Read more...]
Together announces results for quarter ending 31st March 2025
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced its results for the quarter ending March 31st 2025. The quarter has seen the non-bank property lender continue to grow its loan book, which now totals £7.8 billion, up 10.3% on last year. Average monthly lending has slowed, however, to … [Read more...]
TfGM warns of tram disruption during essential engineering works
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is warning of disruption for anyone travelling by tram around the city-region on 10th and 11th May as it undertakes essential engineering work on the Bury line. Work to replace beams supporting the roof at Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run … [Read more...]
Pure Kitchen Bakery Team shortlisted at Health and Care Champion Awards
Pure Innovations' Pure Kitchen Bakery Team is celebrating a shortlisting for Team of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2025. What started as a small café and bakery in Vernon Park has grown into a busy, thriving kitchen that now supplies all Pure cafés and even … [Read more...]
Stockport steps up for National Walking Month
Stockport has over 35 fee group-led walks taking place across the borough as part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival taking place alongside National Walking Month this May. The celebration also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), and sees a number of events targeted … [Read more...]
Co-op issues fresh update to customers following cyber attack
North-west headquartered retailer, Co-op, has issued a further update to customers following a cyber attack that has impacted supplies of goods and card payments in its stores. In a message to Members published on Instagram on 5th May, Co-operative Group CEO, Shirine Khoury-Haq, apologised for … [Read more...]
Work begins on £20 million Marple Community Hub
Construction teams have broken ground on a £20 million new community hub in Marple, that will bring leisure, health, and library facilities to the town. Local leaders and partners on the project attended a ceremonial groundbreaking on 26th April to mark the start of construction. Funded in … [Read more...]
Stockport Employers invited to explore Inclusive Leadership at next Equal Futures EDI Event
Business leaders looking to drive diversity and inclusion across Stockport are being invited to attend the latest Equal Futures EDI Event. Taking place on Wednesday 14th May and hosted by Nexperia at their Pepper Road headquarters in Stockport, the session will focus on the theme of developing an … [Read more...]
Over 100 Manchester Airport staff take up British Sign Language course
More than 100 colleagues at Manchester Airport have signed up for a British Sign Language (BSL) course as part of a programme to improve the travel experience for deaf and hearing-impaired passengers. The inaugural five-week sign language training programme, which began earlier this month, is … [Read more...]
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