North West firms are among UK based organisations invited to apply to Innovate UK for a share of up to £9.4 million to show how new technologies could deliver improved rail services for passengers and operators. Funding for this ‘first of a kind’ competition is under the Small Business Research … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester bus consultation receives over 8000 responses
The consultation on Greater Manchester’s proposed bus franchising scheme has closed after receiving over 8000 responses since opening in October 2019. Market research agency Ipsos MORI is analysing the responses from businesses and members of the public on the proposed changes to the bus … [Read more...]
Short-term contract for Northern Rail “completely unacceptable”
Whilst welcoming yesterday’s statement by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on the future of the Northern Rail franchise, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has described the option of a short-term contract for Northern Rail as “completely unacceptable.” After a review into Northern Rail’s … [Read more...]
Have you had your new year brainstorming session yet?
As a new year begins, many businesses will use this time to reflect, realign, recalibrate and look for new opportunities and a new year brainstorming session can be the perfect catalyst Marketing Stockport has been part of many creative and ideas brainstorms and we are always amazed at the ideas … [Read more...]
January popular month to change career and find that dream job
According to new research, January is the most popular month to change career and to find that dream job. Older professionals are more fearful than millennials but Business psychologist Penny Strutton says it's never too late to make a change. New research from Think Forward Consulting has … [Read more...]
Amshire IT: Travelex – ‘a diamond data heist’
Travelex, one of the UK’s largest providers of foreign currency, has fallen victim to a malicious cyber-attack with potentially dire consequences for its customers. As a result, the company has taken its websites off line across 30 countries to "contain the virus and protect data". The hackers - … [Read more...]
Concerns over Northern Rail finances revealed in Transport Secretary statement
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP, has issued a statement regarding the performance of Northern Rail, revealing that the most recent information available from Arriva Rail North (ARN) indicates the franchise may only have finances to continue for a number of months. While the Transport … [Read more...]
Stockport climbs 23 places in Sustainable Growth Index
Stockport has risen 23 places in this year’s Sustainable Growth Index, compiled by business advisory firm Grant Thornton, placing the borough in the top 30% of UK local authorities. While the league table’s top places were dominated by areas in the South of England, Stockport was one of only four … [Read more...]
Save the date for 2020 Stockport Business Awards
Organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, Clarke Nicklin, have released the 2020 date for annual awards dinner. The borough’s businesses will descend on Stockport Town Hall on Thursday 8th October for the 2020 Stockport Business Awards, now in its ninth year. Over the last nine … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels advises on £10.5 million refinancing deal
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, has advised on a £10.5 million refinancing loan for three Hertfordshire farms for Hyde Park Finance. Hyde Park Finance are an independent lender of bridging finance. The lender appointed SAS Daniels to prepare the legal documents and carry out due diligence on … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast award train upgrade and maintenance contract to Alstom
New West Coast rail franchise holders, Avanti West Coast , have awarded the contract for upgrading and maintaining their fleet of trains to Alstom. The seven-year contract is worth £640 million, and will create 100 engineering jobs nationwide, principally in the North West, at Alstom’s Transport … [Read more...]
North West named the most entrepreneurial region outside London by government Start Up Loans programme
Following research that showed the region gained 11,000 businesses in 2019, data from Start Up Loans showed the government-backed programme for entrepreneurs provided more funding to the North West than any other UK region outside London. Start Up Loans supported 8,366 new businesses in the … [Read more...]
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