Businesses across the North have benefited from a total £180 million of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

More than 400 businesses have been recognised by the Small Business Commissioner's Fair Payment Code for their payment practices since December 2024.

Robinsons Brewery pub, the Davenport Arms, Woodford, known as the Thief's Neck, is a finalist for Pub of the Year at the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards.

Stockport County Community Trust has relaunched its Primary School Assembly Programme for Key Stage 2 children across the borough.

Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory Group, has announced the appointment of Joe Stroud as Corporate Finance Partner.

Greater Manchester is one of three UK city-regions to be awarded an additional £20 million in funding to invest into its science and technology sectors.

Stockport Council has publsihed a draft Local Plan , which sets out potential development sites for new homes to meet Stockport's housing needs.

SAS Daniels welcomed Cheryl Simpson MBE, CEO of Space4Autism – the firm’s 2025 Charity of the Year – to speak at its most recent Business Breakfast event.

Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has announced it will extend its dual representation proposition to Scotland.

John Lewis has invested in a new supplier platform, aimed at bringing a wider range of brands to customers at speed.

Stockport is set to come alive with colour, music and spookiness on Saturday 25th October for a vibrant Merseyday of the Dead carnival.

Stockport recruitment agency, Grassroots, explains the upcoming Umbrella Reform, and how local employers can prepare to remain compliant.