The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) is continuing to support small businesses in the region even in the face of the economic uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So far this year, £14 million has been invested in 61 businesses across the North, including in Cheshire. The £400 … [Read more...]
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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...]
NPIF seminar aims to unlock Cheshire’s potential
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) is coming to Cheshire as part of a series of breakfast seminar and networking events across Northern England. The seminar aims to educated Northern entrepreneurs about the funding options available to them through the NPIF and other organisations. … [Read more...]
Cheshire East economy is North West’s most sustainable
Cheshire East has retained its position as the most sustainable economy in the North West, according to business and financial adviser Grant Thornton in their Sustainable Growth Index. The Sustainable Growth Index ranks all 324 English local authorities, including Cheshire East, against measures … [Read more...]
MAG secures £350m in UK bond market
MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, has successfully raised £350m in the UK capital markets through the issuance of a 25 year bond MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, has successfully raised £350m in the UK capital markets through the issuance of a 25 year bond, at a competitive interest rate … [Read more...]
Manchester Science Partnerships deliver record results at Alderley Park
Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) has hailed a “year of strong progress” with levels of investment and growth reflecting strong demand from new and existing customers. Against a backdrop of technological change and uncertainty in the wider economy, the 12 months to the end of September 2018 … [Read more...]