Latest annual inflation data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen by 3.8% in July. The increase, up from 3.6% in June, has exceeded economists expectations and is well above the Bank of England’s 2% target for inflation. The Bank of … [Read more...]
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Work gets underway on Handforth to Wilmslow cycling improvements
Work has started on a 32-week project to develop a new 1.5-mile walking and cycling route between Wilmslow town centre and Handforth. The project aims to improve accessibility and provide an enhanced, safe route connecting the two communities. The initial phase of works, taking place over the … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital helps Autotrader improve accessibility
Macclesfield-based human-centred design agency Nexer Digital has completed a detailed, inclusive usability research project with Autotrader, aimed at improving the accessibility of the online car buying experience for users with a range of impairments and access needs. The project focused on … [Read more...]
Cheshire and Warrington councils issue devolution update
Local council leaders from across the Cheshire and Warrington region have sought to address concerns from rural residents ahead of devolution. During the consultation on establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority to encompass the region's local authority areas, respondents from rural communities … [Read more...]
North West firms express increased optimism about outlook, finds NatWest survey
Despite revealing a drop in activity in the start of Q3 of 2025, the latest NatWest Growth Tracker saw firms in the North West express increased optimism for trading conditions over the next 12 months. The region’s Business Activity Index – which measures changes in the region’s output of goods … [Read more...]
Summer holidays set new records for Manchester Airport
July 2025 saw Manchester Airport record its busiest ever day for departures, and second busiest ever month as increasing numbers of passengers start summer getaways from the UK’s global gateway in the North. Just under 3.3 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport last month, … [Read more...]
Cheshire property group acquires Glasgow landmark
Alderley Edge-headquartered property group, Vita Group, has announced it has acquired the Met Tower, one of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks. The developer plans to redevelop the building, which has been vacant for over a decade, and bring its Union co-living concept to Scotland for the first … [Read more...]
Growth Guarantee Scheme supports £270 million in lending to North West businesses
The British Business Bank has reached the landmark milestone of £2.5 billion of lending nationwide under its Growth Guarantee Scheme, with the North West receiving £272 million across 1,495 facilities alone. 69% of lending has been delivered to businesses outside London and the South East, and … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle hosts Interior Design Master for Q&A
John Lewis Cheadle is to host John Cooper, winner of the 2025 series of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters competition, for an exclusive Q&A event. John is the winner of this year’s Interior Design Masters and a teacher at Wilmslow High School. His prize was a collaboration with John Lewis to … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to join Seashell for Charity Golf Day at Mottram Hall
Local disability charity, Seashell, is taking bookings for teams to join its annual Charity Golf Day, on Thursday 4th September. This year’s event will take place at Mottram Hall Hotel & Spa, in Cheshire and has been made possible thanks to this year’s sponsors Wilkinson Financial … [Read more...]
Major upgrade completed to help prevent A555 flooding
Cheshire East Council has completed major improvements on the A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road to reduce the risk of flooding on the route. The A555 has flooded several times in recent years (pictured from early 2019), causing serious disruption and even leaving vehicles stranded. This … [Read more...]
New section of Terminal 2 departure lounge opens in latest milestone of Manchester Airport’s transformation
A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public with six new shops and eateries joining the options for passengers this summer. Renowned brands LEGO, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport. New options for those … [Read more...]