Following the release of funds from central government, Cheshire East Council have begun the roll out of grants to support the smallest businesses during the Covid-19 outbreak. Around 8000 businesses in the borough are eligible to receive grants of up to £25,000, totalling £90 million of … [Read more...]
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Cheshire East Council urges businesses to contact them directly for Covid-19 grants
Cheshire East Council is urging businesses to come directly to them and submit their business bank details online – via an official form – to receive government Covid-19 business grants, rather than using agents. Two new grant funding schemes have been announced by the government as part of the … [Read more...]
2020 Budget: Chancellor plans to ‘level-up’ UK
The 2020 budget has promised an increase in spending for infrastructure and measures to combat any economic impact of coronavirus. It is Chancellor Rishi Sunak's first budget since assuming office, and the first since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister last year. The Chancellor reiterated Boris … [Read more...]
£20 million urban development fund announced for Cheshire and Warrington
Global property firm, CBRE, has announced a new £20 million Evergreen Urban Development Fund for the Cheshire and Warrington area. The fund will provide development finance through loans and investment capital for projects in the region. The initiative will support building facilities for … [Read more...]
Macclesfield-based fintech firm offers mortgages in 15 minutes
Richard Hayes and MD Nick Sherrat, of Macclesfield fintech Mojo Mortgages, are breaking the mould of the traditional mortgage market and replacing long-winded decision making with a recommendation in 15 minutes. With its new model the Macclesfield-based fintech is giving customers more certainty … [Read more...]
Businesses offered help to access finance for growth
Cheshire East Council’s arms length Skills and Growth Company held an event to help local businesses access finance for growth and source new investment funding. The free to attend Access to Funding session included expert advice on accessing funding from the British Business Bank, the operators … [Read more...]
Leading UK Economist joins Wilmslow Asset Management Firm
The former chairman of pro-manchester, Dr John Ashcroft, is to take up the role of consultant at Wilmslow Asset Management firm, Equilibrium. John was chief executive of pro-manchester for nine years up to October 2018, and has previously worked with Goldman Sachs, Bain and Company, First … [Read more...]
UK: Barclays backs UK SMEs through Brexit with a £14bn lending fund
Barclays has today announced a £14bn* lending fund as part of a series of initiatives to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to succeed and flourish through Brexit and beyond. Focused on building SME resilience during uncertain times, the package of support includes: A £14bn* dedicated … [Read more...]
£500,000 BID Loan Fund Released to Help High Streets Thrive
The latest round of the £500,000 Business Improvement Districts, BID Loan Fund has been released to help communities deliver additional local services and upgrade commercial areas for the benefit of business. Altrincham BID, branded as Altrincham Unlimited, has run a number of highly … [Read more...]