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The Bank of England has kept its stimulus programme of quantitative easing (QE) unchanged and also held interest rates at 0.5%.
Date Published 05/07/2013
The government is launching a consultation on providing two new tax reliefs to encourage and support the creation and growth of employee-owned companies.
The CLA has called for a ban on skylanterns – often referred to as “Chinese lanterns” – to cut the risk of fires and livestock deaths.
A review of European Funding across the North West of England suggests that eight different types of financial instruments could be implemented to bring added-value to the current...
“The introduction of Tech-Levels is a positive message to both employers and young people that Government is serious about putting vocational and academic qualifications on an...
Cash Mobs are the latest craze in helping to promote local independent businesses and shops. This afternoon (4 July) in Rochdale town centre, a cash mob was held to motivate...
Date Published 04/07/2013
The Chamber’s new Chief Economist made his debut at last week’s Council and Economic Briefing. Dr John Ashcroft gave a presentation on the findings of the Chamber’s latest...
Chairman of the Chamber’s Property and Construction Committee, Mike Gibson has been looking at the Government’s latest Construction Strategy, published this week.
More than 50 delegates turned out to a business networking event to meet and hear from some of the borough’s top business brains, and network with other likeminded budding...
Date Published 03/07/2013
The number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen, official statistics published today show. In the North West, the number of deaths fell to 15 in 2012/13 compared to...
Industry calls for more competition in SME lending as long-term answer to drive a better deal for businesses.
Anthony Bradley, who set up his own community-minded company, is highlighting the business benefits of joining a co-operative consortium during Co-operative Fortnight 22 June - 6...
Date Published 02/07/2013
The largest ship currently in Royal Naval service Fleet Auxiliary, RFA Fort Victoria, is to be fitted with latest generation Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination plants designed and...
Business confidence in the UK is at its highest level since 2007, the latest economic survey from a leading business group has suggested.
With Croatia joining the European Union (EU) today [1 JULY 2013], Enterprise Europe Network North West (EENW) is urging businesses to exploit the opportunities that the move is...
Established exterior cleaning specialists based in Rochdale are ensuring commercial properties in the North stay in tip-top condition. Pro-Cleanse, founded in 1989 and based...
Date Published 01/07/2013
Liam Bowmer has pledged his company’s support for the Midshire F72 fundraising campaign. Midshire F72 beat the world record for the world’s longest football match, which...
Kleen Strike is celebrating thirty years in business. The company has always marketed themselves as being able to provide a cost effective alternative when it comes to...
The CLA said today (Friday, 28 June) that the Water Bill offers a solution to the issue of providing flood insurance in high-risk areas.
Date Published 28/06/2013
Commenting on today’s announcement on Infrastructure Spending, David Ost, North West Region Director of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: “Today’s announcement is...
Date Published 27/06/2013
Plans for a £100bn modernisation of the UK's infrastructure, including new homes, road repairs and improved flood protection, have been announced.
The Chamber has delivered its response to the Greater Manchester Strategy, published at the end of March by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and AGMA.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has outlined a further £11.5bn of spending cuts.
Commenting on today’s announcement on GDP data, David Ost, North West Region Director of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: “While ONS has revised away the double-dip...
The UK economy did not experience a double-dip recession at the beginning of 2012, official figures have shown.
Property agents who work to promote the borough to potential investors have met to discuss how to maintain Rochdale’s reputation as an investment hot spot.
Stakehill Industrial Estate is to receive hundreds of thousands of pounds to make sure it continues to attract new businesses.
Commenting on the Government Spending Review, David Ost, EEF North West Region Director, said: “These overall numbers come as no surprise and, given the government’s approach to...
Internacionale, the fashion retailer that has a store in The Wheatsheaf Centre, Rochdale, is heading for administration. The administration puts the Wheatsheaf Centre store at...
Date Published 25/06/2013
BMI The Highfield Hospital’s successful implementation of a national patient safety initiative has been nominated for a prestigious award at this year’s Independent Healthcare...
Date Published 24/06/2013
