A new report published by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has highlighted the persistent gender gap in both wealth and financial education and confidence. The Building your financial future: Are you in control? report, published ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8th … [Read more...]
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British Business Bank boosts North-west female-founded businesses with £50 million in Start Up Loans
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has delivered £50 million worth of loans to female-owned businesses in the North West, with businesswomen in Greater Manchester receiving £20 million of that total. With 36% of loans provided in the North West going to female entrepreneurs, the … [Read more...]
Stockport digital businesses invited to discuss transformative power of AI
Stockport digital and tech sector businesses are invited to discuss the potential AI could have have on their operations the next Stockport Digital Network event on Thursday 20th March at the Light Cinema. Sponsored by Stockport Council and chaired by Marie Hamilton, Microsoft Strategic … [Read more...]
Amendments to new employment rights legislation tabled following consultation
The Government has tabled a number of amendments to its Employment Rights Bill following the conclusion of consultations with businesses and trade unions in five areas. The Employment Rights Bill aims to tackle low pay, poor working conditions and poor job security in order to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Underbanks thrives following £7 million Stockport Council investment
Stockport's Underbanks is thriving following a £7 million investment from Stockport Council, as well as strong partnerships being forged with developers, local businesses and the community. The historic town centre quarter, described as “one of the coolest little corners of the country” by the … [Read more...]
Daily Ethiopian Airlines flights from Manchester open up Africa to the North
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will increase its schedule flying between Manchester Airport and Addis Ababa, opening up travel opportunities from the North across Africa. The new daily schedule, increasing from five flights per week, will be effective from July 3rd 2025, adding to travel … [Read more...]
New campaign warns against using a phone behind the wheel
The Safer Roads Greater Manchester partnership, which includes GMP, the city-region's ten local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), has launched a new campaign aimed at deterring drivers from using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. Using a mobile phone while driving is a … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to support annual charity golf day
Stockport charity, Supportability, is inviting businesses to support its annual charity golf day, taking place once at at Heaton Moor Golf Course on Friday 4th July. The annual Supportability Golf Day is a major event in the charity's fundraising calendar, and last year raised almost £23,000 to … [Read more...]
North West small businesses turning to external finance, finds British Business Banks
The British Business Bank has found that usage of external finance by smaller businesses in the North West increased by 8 percentage points in the first half of 2024. The bank's Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report, published 4th March, reveals region saw the UK’s highest share of … [Read more...]
Bloor Homes submits Masterplan for Heald Green East new homes
Housebuilder, Bloor Homes, has submitted its masterplan for Heald Green East to Stockport Council, with plans for up to 675 homes. With housing targets nearly doubling under the government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Stockport Council faces an urgent need to identify … [Read more...]
Less than one month to go before Stockport Business Awards launch event
There is still time to register to attend the launch event for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. Hosted by awards' founders, organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, the event will take place on the 27th of March between 18:00 and 20:00 in the Hardcastle suite at Edgeley … [Read more...]
New Joint Chair appointed for Stockport and Tameside and Glossop NHS trusts
David Wakefield has been appointed as the new Joint Chair for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (TGICFT). The two trusts run the respective hospitals of Stepping Hill Hospital and Tameside Hospital alongside community health … [Read more...]
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