Business News

Staff in the council�s finance team have delivered grants to over 900 businesses this week

Millions processed in coronavirus fight as council works round the clock to keep businesses afloat

The council has processed over �10m of government grants in a matter of days, to help local businesses stay afloat during the current coronavirus crisis.

Date Published 03/04/2020

NHS staff and key workers offered 50% car hire discount

A Rochdale vehicle hire company is offering a 50 per cent discount to NHS staff and key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Date Published 02/04/2020

BrightHouse collapses into administration

The UK�s largest rent-to-own operator BrightHouse entered administration earlier this week (Monday 30 March).
BrightHouse, which had stores in Rochdale and Middleton, shut its...

Date Published 01/04/2020

PDS donated 200 bottles of hand sanitiser to frontline workers

Local business Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS) has donated over 200 bottles of hand sanitiser to key frontline workers.

Date Published 01/04/2020

Rochdale BID continues to support local businesses

The Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) has stressed that it is committed to keeping town centre businesses informed on all aspects of coronavirus and its impact.

Date Published 01/04/2020

Rules on carrying over annual leave to be relaxed

Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to coronavirus will now be able to carry it over into the next two leave years, under measures...

Date Published 01/04/2020

Support for businesses during coronavirus outbreak

Rochdale Borough Council has now written to over 4,000 businesses to let them know about government grant funding available. Letters should arrive by Friday 3�April�and payments...

Date Published 31/03/2020

Rochdale manufacturer steps in to meet NHS order

A Rochdale manufacturer has stepped in to supply 4,500 pieces of furniture to support the NHS treat coronavirus patients.

Date Published 30/03/2020

Local hairdressing academy wins prestigious award

A Rochdale hairdressing academy has won the Training Academy of the Year Award at the recent English Hair and Beauty Awards.
Over 600 businesses from across the UK attended the...

Date Published 29/03/2020

Specsavers to stay open for essential care

The Rochdale town centre Specsavers store has suspended all routine sight testing for the foreseeable future to focus on essential and urgent care only.

Date Published 28/03/2020

JD Sports 'putting thousands at risk' by remaining open amid coronavirus pandemic

Fashion retailer JD Sports has come under fire from its warehouse employees � as it remains open despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 26/03/2020

Support package announced for self-employed

Support has been pledged for the self-employed who can no longer work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 26/03/2020

Advice for businesses and the self-employed affected by coronavirus

Additional measures have been announced to support businesses and the self-employed affected by coronavirus, including a new HMRC helpline�and online support from The Growth...

Date Published 26/03/2020

Companies to receive three-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19

Businesses will be able to apply for a three-month extension for filing their accounts,�from today (25 March 2020).

Date Published 25/03/2020

Independent opticians hand delivering glasses to those in self isolation

An independent opticians in Rochdale is extending its services to support vulnerable people in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date Published 25/03/2020

Rochdale firm involved in ventilator drive to beat coronavirus

A Rochdale manufacturer has found itself involved in the UK-wide drive to produce 30,000 emergency ventilators to help the NHS deal with�coronavirus.
The equipment is critical in...

Date Published 25/03/2020

Extra protection for businesses with ban on evictions for commercial tenants who miss rent payments

Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the government has announced.

Date Published 24/03/2020

Chorlton Express Transport and Archbold Logistics join 700 UK logistics businesses to offer emergency delivery service

Heywood-based businesses Chorlton Express Transport and Archbold Logistics have joined over 700 logistics businesses, all members of the UK�s eight major distribution networks, to...

Date Published 23/03/2020

Costa, Subway and McDonalds announce UK-wide closures

All UK branches of Costa Coffee, Subway and McDonalds will be closed by the end of Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Date Published 23/03/2020

Businesses which do not follow new enforced restrictions to be served prohibition notices

Prohibition notices will be served by Environmental Health and Trading Standards officers to businesses which have not been following new enforced restrictions to prevent the...

Date Published 23/03/2020

Coronavirus: Business support launched

Businesses will be able to start to access government support from today (Monday 23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by

Date Published 23/03/2020

Acas publishes new guidance on Home Working

Independent public body Acas has published new guidance on working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 22/03/2020

Government to step in to pay wages for first time in UK history due to coronavirus pandemic

The government will page 80% of wages and salaries � up to �2,500 � for employees not working, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced on Friday (20 March).

Date Published 20/03/2020

Flagship new retail and leisure complex set to open despite coronavirus pandemic

Rochdale Riverside � the town�s flagship new retail and leisure complex � will still open next month, despite growing fears over the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 19/03/2020

Rochdale businesses are pulling together

In these testing times, Rochdale businesses are pulling together. A number of businesses are sharing what they are doing to get through.

Date Published 19/03/2020

Government to grant permission for pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways as part of coronavirus response

Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak, the Communities Secretary has confirmed.�

Date Published 19/03/2020

Greater Manchester�s Pub of the Year offering free rooms to anyone unable to self-isolate

Rochdale�s Flying Horse, voted Greater Manchester�s pub of the year, is offering free rooms to anyone who is unable to self-isolate because they live with someone vulnerable to...

Date Published 19/03/2020

Coronavirus: Business rates abolished for thousands of small businesses to ease economic impact

Business rates for thousands of small businesses across the UK have been abolished as part of an emergency package to help with the economic impact of coronavirus.

Date Published 17/03/2020

Coronavirus support for employees, benefit claimants and businesses

A range of extra support and measures will be in place to help workers, benefit claimants and businesses affected by coronavirus.

Date Published 17/03/2020

Meet the former paratrooper training the next generation of construction workers

From the deserts of Iraq to the conflicts in Sierra Leonne and Kosovo, Brad Daniel�reckons he�saw most things during his 23-year career as a paratrooper.
Today he faces an...

Date Published 16/03/2020

Browns Family Jewellers welcome return of long-standing staff member

Browns Family Jewellers has welcomed a long-standing staff member back to its fold.
Sales assistant Leanne McClafferty returned to the Yorkshire Street jewellers in late January,...

Date Published 14/03/2020

Trailblazing programme to boost skills and job prospects for Greater Manchester�s self-employed and gig economy workers is launched

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham this week (Tuesday 10 March) launched an innovative new programme to boost skills and increase opportunities for self-employed and gig...

Date Published 13/03/2020

Coronavirus: advice for businesses in live webinars

The Growth Company is hosting a series of live webinars starting today (Friday 13 March) to help businesses prepare for the potential economic impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Date Published 13/03/2020

The Growth Company calls for Rochdale SME businesses to join Global Scale-up Programme

The Growth Company is looking for ambitious businesses in Rochdale who are ready to take the leap to global success to join the second cohort of its highly successful Global...

Date Published 13/03/2020

Toyota Rochdale named best car dealership at Toyota BRIT awards

The Rochdale branch of RRG Toyota�has been named the best car dealership for customer care, out of all UK Toyota centres.

Date Published 12/03/2020

New Rochdale M&S store to open in time for Easter Bank Holiday

The new Marks and Spencer store in Rochdale will open its doors at 10am on Monday 6 April.

Date Published 11/03/2020

Alcohol-free drinks business awarded investment by Dragons' Den

An alcohol-free drinks business founded in Rochdale has been awarded a �125,000 investment.

Date Published 09/03/2020

Women of Rochdale luncheon sponsored by Mike Goldrick Window Blinds

The annual Springhill Hospice Women of Rochdale Luncheon has once again been sponsored by Mike Goldrick Window Blinds, Heywood.

Date Published 08/03/2020

�koda awards success for Rochdale

The Rochdale branch of RRG �koda has won a top prize at the �koda UK Retailer of the Year 2019 annual awards.

Date Published 07/03/2020

Hetherington Office Supplies Ltd celebrates 30 years in business

Rochdale-based stationery business Hetherington Office Supplies Ltd celebrates 30 years in business today (Thursday 5 March).

Date Published 05/03/2020

Littleborough art & craft studio celebrates seven years of creative fun

The Star Tree Studio CIC, based in Littleborough, is celebrating its seventh year in business this week after opening its doors back in 2013.

Date Published 05/03/2020

New reflexology clinic opens in Norden

A new reflexology clinic and holistic practitioner, In Balance Reflexology and Holistic Therapy, opened in Norden last month.

Date Published 04/03/2020

The Creative Studio Middleton opens

A new business venture has opened in Middleton Shopping Centre�after Tracey Williams won a competition to win a shop.

Date Published 28/02/2020

The Royal Toby Hotel to refurbish hotel accommodation

The Royal Toby Hotel, owned by the Deckers Hospitality Group is in the final planning stages of a �750k refurbishment to its hotel rooms.

Date Published 27/02/2020

Littleborough woman celebrates after winning beauty competition

A Littleborough woman is celebrating after being handed a career boost by a beauty entrepreneur.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Britannia Metals sponsors Hamer Boxing for next two years

Rochdale-based scrap metal company, Britannia Metals, have signed up to sponsor Hamer Amateur Boxing Club and Community Fitness Centre for the next two years.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Zen recognised as one of the UK�s best places to work

Zen Internet, the UK�s largest independent telecommunications and technology service provider has once again been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.

Date Published 21/02/2020

Businesses take steps to look after the environment

A new scheme has been launched in the borough of Rochdale to encourage businesses to look after the environment.

Date Published 19/02/2020

Whitworth�s Red Lion Inn to reopen this weekend

A well-known Whitworth pub will reopen on Friday (21 February) after being taken over by the Quirky Catering Company.

Date Published 18/02/2020

Lily May celebrates five years of business

Ladies� clothing boutique Lily May celebrated five years of business on Thursday 13 February.

Date Published 17/02/2020

Rochdale�s independent shops offer special �5 deals for Totally Locally national Fiver Fest

To show the importance of supporting our high streets, Rochdale town centre is putting on very special �5 offers in the Totally Locally Fiver Fest across two weeks in February.

Date Published 14/02/2020

Acas publishes new guidance on non-disclosure agreements

Workplace experts, Acas have published new advice today (Monday 10 February) to help employers and workers understand the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases that...

Date Published 12/02/2020

Littleborough's Cannonball events announces new partnership

Littleborough-based Cannonball Events, the company behind North West events such as the Windy Hill Fell Race, Canalathon, Trailblaster and the OMC Ron Hill Accrington 10K, have...

Date Published 11/02/2020

Zen sets its sights high with appointment of new strategy director

Rochdale-based Zen Internet, the UK�s largest independently owned telecommunications and technology service provider, has appointed Jon Perkins as its�Strategy Director.

Date Published 10/02/2020

Apprentices key to growth plans for Greater Manchester�s manufacturing sector

Apprentices are a key part of the growth plans for Greater Manchester�s manufacturing sector businesses, according to a new survey and white paper released during National...

Date Published 08/02/2020

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