The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker has found usage of external finance has increased overall across North West businesses; however, sentiment on economic opportunity remains subdued among smaller firms. Usage of external finance among smaller businesses in the North … [Read more...]
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One in three SME owners plan to sell by 2027, finds Handelsbanken research
New research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found a significant year-on-year increase in the number of SME business owners looking to sell. According to the study, almost a third (30%) of SME owners plan to sell part or all of their business within the next … [Read more...]
Construction tops out on Edward Street affordable homes scheme
Construction has topped out on a scheme of 131 affordable homes being brought forward by Caddick Construction and The Guinness Partnership on Edward Street in Stockport town centre. The 11-storey development will comprise 131 one and two-bedroom apartments available through a mix of social and … [Read more...]
Stockport County continues partnership with recruitment agency
Stockport County Football Club has announced that Stockport recruitment agency, Odin Recruitment, has extended its partnership with the club for the 2024/25 season. This season, the recruiter's brand will continue to be prominently displayed on the control room and the scoreboard. Odin … [Read more...]
Think-tank report praises Greater Manchester approach to improving people’s health
The King’s Fund has called Greater Manchester “the poster child for devolution” in England and praised the city-region's efforts to improve residents' health in a new report. The Population health in Greater Manchester report highlights the link between health and communities, as well as the … [Read more...]
Inflation falls to 1.7%
Inflation in September fell to 1.7%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The rate, down 0.5 percentage points on the previous month's figure, marks the slowest rate of price growth since April 2021 and sees inflation fall to below the … [Read more...]
Together appoints new CEO of Personal Finance division
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced the appointment of John Barker to the role of CEO of its personal finance division. Barker, who joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer in July 2023, has led on the lender's innovations improvements to its digital services to customers … [Read more...]
Handforth retail group begins second phase £25 million share buy-back programme
Handforth-headquartered retail and pet care group, Pets at Home Group, has announced it has begun the second phase of a £25 million share buy-back programme. First announced with its annual results in June 2024, the £25 million share buy-back programme was planned to take place in two tranches. … [Read more...]
Stockport Council marks Challenge Poverty Week and Get Online Week
Stockport Council is marking Challenge Poverty Week and Get Online Week with events aimed at addressing financial hardship, digital skills and finding work. As part of Challenge Poverty Week, the council has hosted an Inclusive Jobs Fair and Money Maximise Roadshow on 15th October in Heaton … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How does the Worker Protection Act change how employers handle sexual harassment in the workplace?
The new Worker Protection Act has strengthened existing protections for workers against sexual harassment in the workplace. Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explores the challenges employers face and what steps they should be doing now. What does the Worker Protection Act … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group announces £1.1 billion investment in London Stansted
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced a £1.1 billion programme of investment into London Stansted as it nears completion of its £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport. The announcement came as part of the UK's International Investment Summit on 14th October, and will see the … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources move into larger premises
Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, have moved their main office location to take up the ground floor of an office block in Hazel Grove, Stockport. The move has been completed to allow for current and future growth plans and to provide a more professional environment for the … [Read more...]
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