Firms in the North West have reported increased optimism towards activity in year ahead according to NatWest's June Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey, following a sharp decline during the coronavirus pandemic. The New Business Index, measuring demand on businesses, showed that the rate of … [Read more...]
News for: General Business
E-scooter firm gears up for growth
Macclesfield-based premium adult electric scooter firm, AER Electric (AER) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to fast-track e-scooter trials as part of a national initiative to get people back to work using alternative, sustainable methods of public transport after the lockdown. Working in … [Read more...]
Business helping business scheme launches for Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has launched a 'business helping business' scheme across the district during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme allow business to connect and help support eachother. The business helping business scheme, which can be accessed via Cheshire East Council's website, seeks to … [Read more...]
Sub-regional response for business support against COVID-19
Cheshire East Council has ramped up its work with partners across the county to support local businesses and respond to the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy. The partnership includes Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub, the local chambers of commerce, Marketing Cheshire and Cheshire East, … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: update of business support available and useful information
The Government has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Business Support: a statutory sick pay relief package for SMEsa 12-month business rates holiday for … [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...]
Flights from Manchester to India forge closer ties between the North and the subcontinent
Virgin Atlantic has announced a new direct service from Manchester Airport to Delhi, India, with flights launching from October 2020. The route is the latest addition Virgin's growing long-haul network of flights from Manchester, and its first heading East to India. The news is considered a … [Read more...]
Technology firm tackles hidden indoor air pollution in the workplace
A pioneering, research-led technology firm with a manufacturing base in Macclesfield has developed a range of solutions to tackle hidden indoor air pollution at work. Plasma Clean – which made its name providing kitchen ventilation solutions to McDonalds, Burger King and Hilton Hotels among … [Read more...]
Cabinet backs strategic regeneration vision for Macclesfield
Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has backed a new strategic vision for Macclesfield. It follows public consultation on a draft strategic regeneration framework for Macclesfield town centre – which maps out a vision for a ‘town that celebrates its quirkiness’. The framework set out a vision, … [Read more...]
Andrew Galloway to hand business to the next generation
The announcement comes as Andrew Galloway steps in to the position of Deputy Chairman after 35 years as Managing Director and passes the baton to his son Matt Galloway, with effect from the 1st January 2020. In his new role as MD, Matt will become the sixth generation of the Galloways family to … [Read more...]
Macclesfield Business Group becomes a Community Interest Company
Macclesfield business group, Macclesfield Means Business, has changed its formation into a Community Interest Company (CIC). Holding their first Steering Group meeting since becoming a CIC at Arighi Bianchi, the group has grown rapidly since its launch in November 2017. Having award … [Read more...]
Mather and Co expands team with appointment of new project director
Museum design consultancy Mather & Co have added South African project director Kim Kherlopian to its growing team. As projects director, Kim will oversee the company's future design and build projects, following a spate of recent global exhibition openings. The Wilmslow-based design … [Read more...]