Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced extensions of a number of coronavirus business support measures in the 2021 Budget. In presenting his Budget to Parliament, the Chancellor announced his priorities was in supporting those hardest hit by the pandemic's economic impact, unveiling extensions to … [Read more...]
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Stockport and North-west business leaders react to Chancellor’s budget
Following the unveiling of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget for the coming financial year, business and political leaders from across the North-west have reacted to its contents. A summary of the 2021 Budget is available here. Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Advisor, Sacha Lord, has … [Read more...]
Start ‘Growing as a leader’ with latest Hallidays Business AM webinar
As part of their Business AM series, Hallidays will be helping local business leaders start growing and developing their management and motivation skills. Hallidays have re-invented their Business AM programme as a series of live interactive webinars until they can host live events again. They … [Read more...]
Property Developers Hall & Co invest in Stockport’s future
Family property developers Hall & Co have further demonstrated their long-term commitment to Stockport with an ambitious scheme to breathe new life into the town’s historic Underbank area. Andrew Hall, managing director, explains why he believes Stockport is the perfect place to invest and … [Read more...]
3rd March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,188,400 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 6,391 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 12,748 - 488 less than the day beforeNew deaths across UK: 343Total UK deaths: 123,296England Cases per 100,000: 77R number in UK: 0.6 – 0.9 Vaccine … [Read more...]
Approval expected for Bredbury Industrial Estate expansion
Planning permission is expected to be granted for the Bredbury Gateway expansion to the industrial estate proposed by Quorum Estates, Place North West has reported. Stockport Council is anticipated to approve the scheme that would add two commercial units totalling 429,000 sq ft on the Bredbury … [Read more...]
Smart Works and Stockport NHS confirmed as business awards charity partners
Founders and organisers, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, have announced Smart Works and Stockport NHS Charity as the Stockport Business Awards' charity partners for the 2021 event. The event will support two charities for the first time to mark the 10th anniversary of the Stockport Business … [Read more...]
Management buy-out for Stockport packaging firm
Stockport packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, has confirmed the completion of a management buy-out, with former Sales Director Wayne Fitzpatrick taking the reins as MD. As managing director, Wayne Fitzpatrick will lead a new management team comprising David Bartlett as head of operations, … [Read more...]
Stockport software distributor secures investment for further growth
Stockport-based cybersecurity software distributor, Distology, has secured private equity investment from NorthEdge. The firm, which was founded in Stockport in 2014 and also operates in Europe from an office in Amsterdam, will use the investment to fuel its future growth as a specialist in … [Read more...]
2nd March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,182,009 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,455 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 14,808New deaths across UK: 104Total UK deaths: 122,953England Cases per 100,000: 103R number in UK: 0.6 – 0.9 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Survey reveals Brexit impact on North-west businesses
A survey of businesses conducted by Chambers of Commerce across the North-west has shown the scale of impact of Brexit on the region. According to the Covid-19 and Brexit Impact Tracker survey conducted between 18th January and 2nd February by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), businesses have … [Read more...]
Regional leaders agree preferred Northern Powerhouse Rail route
Regional and transport leaders from the North of England have agreed their preferred route for a proposed East-West high-speed rail route, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail. Plans for the route have been drawn up by regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), and with the ambitious … [Read more...]
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