Business News

The Micro Business Grant aims to help small businesses that do not have business premises and have not been eligible for most of the previous Covid-19 support schemes

New Micro Businesses Grant available for small businesses in the Rochdale borough

Rochdale Borough Council has launched a new Micro Business Grant to help businesses which have not been eligible for most of the previous Covid-19 support schemes.

Date Published 25/01/2021

No late tax penalty if you file before end of February

HMRC has announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a £100 penalty for their late online tax return, as long as they file by 28 February.

Date Published 27/01/2021

MP and council leader in a row over grants for small businesses hit by Covid

A row over Covid small business grants has broken out between Heywood and Middleton MP Chris Clarkson and Rochdale Council leader Allen Brett.

Date Published 22/01/2021

University leadership programme to provide support for small business owners during pandemic

Manchester Metropolitan University is offering a free 10-week programme to small businesses from across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Date Published 20/01/2021

Webinar to discuss Rochdale’s investment opportunities

Rochdale’s investment and development plans will be discussed at a free webinar on Wednesday (20 January).

Date Published 19/01/2021

Townhead Post Office to relocate

Townhead Post Office on Yorkshire Street is moving to larger premises in Rochdale town centre.
Relocating to 142 Yorkshire Street, the move from 120 Yorkshire Street sees the...

Date Published 16/01/2021

Lancashire Hospitality Co-operation's new Healthy Home School Dinners

Providing a hot and healthy dinner for your children will now be easier than ever this lockdown, with the launch of Healthy Home School Dinners by the Lancashire Hospitality...

Date Published 15/01/2021

New meal service for older borough residents

A new meal service for older residents of the Rochdale borough has been set up with the help of social enterprise Community Catalysts.

Date Published 15/01/2021

BID proposal for Stakehill to be launched

The Stakehill Industrial Estate BID Development Steering Group will launch its BID Proposal and Business Plan this week in readiness for the ballot in February.

Date Published 14/01/2021

Middleton manufacturer expands into Italy with £6.1 million acquisition

The UK’s leading providers of polyurethane foam, based in Middleton, has expanded into Italy after acquiring a firm for £6.1m.

Date Published 13/01/2021

Rochdale store is Asda supermarket’s top donator

Asda Rochdale is the supermarket chain’s leading back of store donator in the country, giving almost 64,000 meals worth of food to those in the local community who need it most.

Date Published 09/01/2021

Poundland places 44 stores into temporary hibernation

Poundland is temporarily closing 44 of its stores – including the one in Rochdale Exchange – due to reduced footfall in this latest lockdown.

Date Published 08/01/2021

Festive donations from Performance Doorset Solutions

Littleborough-based fire door manufacturer Performance Doorset Solutions has donated thousands to local charities this Christmas.

Date Published 06/01/2021

New one-off lockdown grants to support businesses

Businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant, worth up to £9,000.
This follows the Prime Minister’s announcement that these business...

Date Published 05/01/2021

Don’t miss the Self Assessment deadline

Rochdale’s 25,400 Self Assessment customers are urged not to miss the 31 January 2021 deadline to submit their 2019-20 tax return.

Date Published 05/01/2021

Rochdale karting entrepreneur defies Covid challenges with the launch of fifth business

A young entrepreneur from Rochdale has announced his fifth business with the launch of ‘X-Kart’.

Date Published 04/01/2021

Flying Horse Hotel gallops ahead as 2020 branch pub of the year

The award-winning Flying Horse Hotel in Rochdale has been named as the 2020 Rochdale, Oldham & Bury CAMRA Pub of the Year for the fourth year on the trot.

Date Published 02/01/2021

2020 and getting prepared for 2021: a message from the Rochdale Business Improvement District

It goes without saying that this year has been challenging for everyone, and the BID has sought to support by sharing useful information and guidance, assist with grant...

Date Published 29/12/2020

Festive kindness from H Bell & Sons

In lieu of Christmas activities this year, employees at local construction firm H Bell & Sons have donated funds to local charities.

Date Published 28/12/2020

Rochdale receives £17m provisional offer from Future High Streets Fund

The borough of Rochdale has been named as one of 57 areas to provisionally benefit from the Future High Streets Fund, and could receive approximately £17m.

Date Published 27/12/2020

Rochdale manufacturer secures Made Smarter support for technology investment

A Rochdale manufacturer has secured support from Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution.

Date Published 22/12/2020

Dotty Red chosen to encourage UK to 'shop small' this festive season

Littleborough needlework business Dotty Red has been chosen as one of 100 small independent businesses across the UK to encourage ‘shopping small’ and supporting the community...

Date Published 21/12/2020

100 Greater Manchester women to be given business support to kickstart freelance career

A new accelerator will help to kick-start the entrepreneurial careers of 100 women who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic by giving them access to the skills, self-belief...

Date Published 20/12/2020

GreenPaws dog groomers offers all-natural care

A new eco-friendly dog salon has opened on Dale Street in Milnrow, providing all-natural care to its canine customers.

Date Published 19/12/2020

BES expands Rochdale team to manage growth

Following a period of sustained growth, Rochdale-based specialist in design and construction of complex facilities for advanced scientific sectors, BES, has increased its team by...

Date Published 17/12/2020

Whitworth mates join forces to go into business

Two best friends have set up their own business offering people the chance to win amazing prizes while making sure charity also benefits.

Date Published 15/12/2020

Crown House Vets refits Shaw branch to become fully-functioning practice

A Rochdale veterinary practice has refitted its Oldham branch in Shaw, meaning more facilities for surrounding areas.

Date Published 13/12/2020

Cleland McIver expands footprint at Kingsway Business Park

Textile manufacturer Cleland McIver has expanded its facilities at Kingsway Business Park after acquiring a new industrial unit.

Date Published 12/12/2020

Historic house goes up for sale in Rochdale town centre

A historic 300-year-old building in Rochdale town centre is up for sale.

Date Published 10/12/2020

Council leader urges businesses not to miss out on vital cash support

Up to 400 local businesses which may be eligible for coronavirus business grants have still not come forward to claim cash.

Date Published 10/12/2020

Five days left to submit November furlough claims

Just five days remain for employers to submit any November Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims.

Date Published 09/12/2020

Federation of Small Businesses urges pause on Clean Air Zone until 2024 'as businesses can’t afford to upgrade vehicles'

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for a pause and wholescale re-evaluation of the controversial Clean Air Zone as part of its official submission to Transport for...

Date Published 08/12/2020

PTG opens £1.6M friction stir welding research centre

Precision Technologies Group (PTG) has opened a new £1.6 million friction stir welding research centre at its Rochdale-based headquarters and machine tools manufacturing facility.

Date Published 07/12/2020

Fire door manufacturer reaches 100 staff milestone

A Littleborough fire door manufacturer has grown its workforce to 100 just 18 months after it was rescued from possible closure.
PDS had only 60 staff and a turnover of £7m when...

Date Published 05/12/2020

Free legal advice for local workers most affected by pandemic

Free legal advice is being offered to Greater Manchester’s workers who have been hit hardest by the pandemic in a new partnership.

Date Published 04/12/2020

Fabrications firm recruits experienced staff in new sector to boost team

A Rochdale metal fabrications company has made a series of key hires after a well known vehicle manufacturer went into administration.

Date Published 04/12/2020

West Yorkshire logistics firm expands operations to Rochdale

West Yorkshire haulier A.D.D. Express Ltd is expanding its operation into Rochdale with an additional state-of-the-art facility following a £1.4 million refurbishment.

Date Published 03/12/2020

Modern Nails is first Wheatsheaf business to secure new premises after shopping centre closure

Modern Nails has become the first of the Wheatsheaf traders to relocate, after the building’s owners announced that they would not be reopening the shopping centre after the...

Date Published 02/12/2020

Rochdale logistics firm offers industry-first palletised freight product for home deliveries

Walkers Transport in Rochdale is now offering the industry’s first dedicated palletised freight product specifically for home deliveries.

Date Published 01/12/2020

Trust Renewables launch puts Greater Manchester at the forefront of the green revolution

A new social enterprise has been launched in Littleborough, pledging to donate 50% of its profits to local initiatives and improve the planet and the lives of people in Greater...

Date Published 28/11/2020

New industrial units on the way for former brownfield site

Thirteen new industrial units are being planned for the former Bradfern factory site off Oldham Road in Rochdale as the council has reached full capacity of its existing units.

Date Published 26/11/2020

Rochdale business leads way on smart city tech

A Rochdale engineering company is being held up as an example to other small and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester of what can be achieved by focusing on new...

Date Published 24/11/2020

Companies House issue ‘don’t leave it until the last minute’ advice to businesses

Companies across the UK are being urged not to leave filing their annual accounts until the last minute and consider going paperless, as the disruption caused by coronavirus...

Date Published 24/11/2020

Heywood firm helps get England game on in Belgium

A Heywood business came to the rescue of the Belgian FA just hours before a match was due to take place against England earlier this month.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Additional Restrictions Grants pays out almost £900k to local businesses

Almost £900,000 has been paid out in grants to businesses which have had to close as part of the current national lockdown.

Date Published 23/11/2020

Wheatsheaf tenants dealt devastating news at critical trading period

With just weeks until Christmas and an already reduced trading period because of the national lockdown, the shock announcement that the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will remain...

Date Published 20/11/2020

The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will NOT reopen after current lockdown

The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will not be re-opening after the current lockdown period.

Date Published 20/11/2020

Homeworking here to stay

Homeworking is set to become a permanent fixture for thousands of UK businesses as nine in 10 (86%) plan to offer more remote working options to their employees.

Date Published 19/11/2020

Naylors Equestrian purchased by Go Outdoors

Rochdale-based Naylors Equestrian, one of the UK’s leading Equestrian retailers, has been acquired by Go Outdoors, the UK’s largest outdoor retailer.

Date Published 19/11/2020

Self Assessment customers warned about scammers posing as HMRC

Individuals who submit Self Assessment tax returns should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Date Published 19/11/2020

Catering company Dolce reduces kitchen staff hours by 20%

School caterer Dolce – which provides catering services to schools across the North West including six in Rochdale – has reduced the hours of kitchen staff in schools throughout...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Mayor of Greater Manchester shows support for Middleton Stakehill BID

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has spoken about the importance of business communities to the wider region at a virtual event, held as part of Stakehill Industrial...

Date Published 16/11/2020

Hairdresser buys Bamford barbers she has worked at for 20 years

Bamford Barbers on Bury Road has announced a management takeover by long time manager Sarah Sweetmore and partner Marijke Cadwallader.

Date Published 14/11/2020

Risk Averse supports Operation Shoebox Appeal to make Christmas special for those struggling

Littleborough-based company Risk Averse Ltd has bought scores of pre-printed shoeboxes for the Samaritans' Purse Christmas Operation Shoebox, which distributes individually...

Date Published 13/11/2020

Versatile Accountancy celebrates 15 years of business

A Littleborough accountancy firm has celebrated 15 years of business.

Date Published 12/11/2020

Furlough claims can now be submitted for November

Employers can now submit claims for furloughed staff from today (Wednesday 11 November) for periods from 1 ‌November.

Date Published 11/11/2020

Staff at Rochdale engineering firm volunteer to trial Covid-19 saliva test

The entire workforce of specialist engineering firm Trelleborg Applied Technologies in Rochdale have volunteered to take part in a trial with Covid testing company Medusa 19 as a...

Date Published 10/11/2020

Norden solicitor receives Cancer Research UK Flame of Hope Award

Edward Smethurst, Managing Partner of Prosperity Law LLP Solicitors, has received Cancer Research UK’s Flame of Hope Award.

Date Published 10/11/2020

Ready, steady, file: fewer than 100 days left to Self Assess

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that there are fewer than 100 days left to complete their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2021.

Date Published 09/11/2020

Mayor Andy Burnham and Leader of Rochdale Council to attend Stakehill Industrial Estate BID open event

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will be speaking at a virtual open event, being held as part of Stakehill Industrial Estate’s proposal to become a Business...

Date Published 07/11/2020

Rochdale manufacturer recruits two new apprentices

A Rochdale business has recruited five new staff – including two 16-year-old apprentices – as it presses ahead with its growth strategy.

Date Published 06/11/2020

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Skills & Training Workforce Support Fund - Up to £27,000 (per employee)

Rochdale Training are reaching out to employers across the Rochdale Borough, Greater Manchester, and the North West to understand what skills and training support they can offer...

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