The government is to consult on new legislation to address late payments to small businesses, which costs SMEs £22,000 a year and a combined 56 million hours in lost productivity. A new Fair Payment Code and fresh rules on company reporting are among proposals to hold larger firms to account and … [Read more...]
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Stockport MDC Chair among housing and regeneration experts to sit on new government housebuilding taskforce
Interim Chair of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), Eamonn Boylan, is among the members panel of housing and regeneration experts who will sit on the government's newly-created New Towns Taskforce. The New Towns Taskforce, which met for the first time in Milton Keynes on 17th … [Read more...]
Together posts £200 million profits as loan book swells to £7.4 billion
Property finance group Together, one of the largest UK non-bank lenders, has announced underlying profits before tax of £200.9 million. The finance company, based in Cheadle, has today (Thursday, September 19th) published its annual results for the year to June 30th 2024. The group’s loan book … [Read more...]
GMLPN reveals new website ahead of GM Skills Award launch
The Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network, GMLPN, has launched a new website just in time for the upcoming GM Skills awards, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The new website, designed and built by south Manchester based agency Instilled, features a fresh … [Read more...]
Dawn explains how build a motion identity for your brand in upcoming webinar
Dawn is hosting another webinar in the Branding. Done. series on how to create a motion identity that makes a real impact. Ever notice how different brands move? A spa should glide, while a building company should be more grounded, right? Motion is a hugely underutilised part of the branding … [Read more...]
Inflation holds at 2.2% in August
Latest inflation data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has found that prices rose 2.2% over the 12 months to August 2024, the same rate as recorded the previous month. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the ONS sees inflation remain slightly above the Bank of England's 2% … [Read more...]
£6 million 33-home scheme proposed for Tiviot Dale
Altrincham-based developer, 21 Living, has submitted plans for a £6 million residential-led scheme that will bring 33 new homes to Tiviot Dale, Stockport. The scheme, which will also include a ground-floor retail unit, is one of three sites, totalling £25 million GDV, being redeveloped by 21 … [Read more...]
Innovation Literacy Programme launched by Greater Manchester colleges to support business productivity
GMColleges, a group of nine further education colleges across Greater Manchester including Trafford & Stockport College Group, has launched a new initiative to support the business community to harness innovation productivity. The Innovation Literacy course, funded by the Further Education … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways to double Abu Dhabi flights from Manchester Airport
Etihad Airways is to increase flying from Manchester Airport to Abu Dhabi, further strengthening international connections from the North of England's largest airport. Passengers flying from Manchester Airport will gain double-daily flights to the United Arab Emirates with Etihad Airways, up from … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: When DIY IT is worth it and when to call the experts
Stockport-based IT support business, Ctrl-S, explains when its best to get the IT experts involved, and when a DIY solution is worthwhile if an issue arises in your business. We get it, you’re extremely busy at work and an IT issue arises. You think it will take too long to log it with IT, so you … [Read more...]
Public consultation opens on next phase of Manchester to Leeds rail upgrades
A public consultation has launched ahead of proposed changes to local stations in Greater Manchester as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a major programme of works to improve rail connections between Greater Manchester, Leeds and York. TRU is proposing major upgrades across the … [Read more...]
Stockport County renews partnership with Together
Stockport County is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Cheadle-based finance company Together. The specialist lender's agreement with the club now extends into its fourth year, and will see the South Stand at Edgeley Park continue to be known as the ‘Together Family Stand,’ … [Read more...]
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