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Chamber policies take flight

The Chamber has welcomed a report by the Commons Transport Committee, which urges the Government to get behind regional airports....

Date Online: 17/05/2013

Claimant count falls across Greater Manchester

Labour Market Statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Greater...

Date Online: 17/05/2013

Planning changes become law

Mike Gibson, Chairman of the Chamber's Property and Construction Committee, has been looking at some of the changes to the...

Date Online: 17/05/2013

Bank holds interest rate

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to hold the Bank Rate at 0.5% for the 51st month,...

Date Online: 17/05/2013

Staff on the run are supported by local businesses

The team of 32 staff from Hopwood Hall College running in the Bupa Manchester 10K later this month are splitting...

Date Online: 16/05/2013

Young people prefer to read on-line

In what is an important message for advertisers, a survey by The National Literary Trust has revealed that young people...

Date Online: 16/05/2013

Tax cheats named by HMRC

Names of tax cheats have been published on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website....

Date Online: 14/05/2013

Debate on Europe letting British business down

North West manufacturers are calling on the Prime Minister to hold good his promise of leading a proper, informed debate...

Date Online: 14/05/2013

Global manufacturer set for Heywood grand opening

Camfil Air Pollution Control is getting ready for the grand opening of its new £2.4 million facility on Heywood’s Birch...

Date Online: 13/05/2013

Age cap on start-up loans should be removed

An age cap on accessing taxpayer-funded loans to set up a business should be removed, says the prime minister's enterprise...

Date Online: 13/05/2013

Gregory Couzens - celebrating 30 years in business in Rochdale Town Centre

Gregory Couzens award-winning hair salon in The Walk is celebrating 30 years in business. The salon, owned by Greg Couzens, a...

Date Online: 11/05/2013

Pop-up shop puts creativity back into the shopping experience

Young volunteers who have taken part in a 12 week skills development and volunteering programme have opened a pop-up shop...

Date Online: 11/05/2013

England rugby legend Bill Beaumont helps independent firm mark anniversary

England rugby legend Bill Beaumont helped an independent Rochdale firm mark their fourth anniversary with a champagne reception....

Date Online: 11/05/2013

Exhibitors showcase the breadth and depth of their products and services

The Rochdale, Rochdale, Rochdale Business Exhibition took place in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall...

Date Online: 11/05/2013

Peter Bowman’s: Towing, caravan servicing and much more

At long last, there are signs that the winter is over and spring has definitely arrived. For mobile caravan-owners this...

Date Online: 09/05/2013

EEF NW comment on Queens Speech

Commenting on the Queens Speech today, David Ost, North West Region Director of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: “Industry will...

Date Online: 08/05/2013

Evening with the EU Transport Committee

Evening with the EU Transport Committee By Emma Antrobus, Transport Policy Manager at Greater Manchester Chamber of...

Date Online: 08/05/2013

Queen's Speech: Ones to Watch

Earlier today the Queen delivered the agenda for the Government’s legislative programme. Director of Policy at the Chamber, Chris Fletcher...

Date Online: 08/05/2013

Visit Rochdale’s Business Exhibition

A showcase of Rochdale’s business talent will return to the Town Hall on Wednesday 8 May and is open to...

Date Online: 07/05/2013

Social enterprises can communicate social value more effectively

A report released by New Economy suggests that social enterprises could improve the way they articulate their products, how they...

Date Online: 05/05/2013

Business awards launched

The cream of Rochdale’s business talent will be recognised in an annual awards ceremony in November after its launch last...

Date Online: 04/05/2013

Auto-Enrolment adds to corporate liability risks

Punter Southall Health & Protection Consulting (PSHPC), has warned that today’s (1 May) staging date for auto-enrolment will see yet...

Date Online: 01/05/2013

Commuting to and from Kingsway Business Park convenient thanks Metrolink stop

Rochdale residents will be delighted to discover commuting to and from Kingsway Business Park will now be much more convenient...

Date Online: 01/05/2013

Former nurse heads up BMI the Highfield Hospital

A Rochdale Hospital has bolstered its management structure with the introduction of a new Executive Director and senior team. Marge...

Date Online: 01/05/2013

Business Matters

‘Meet the Expert’ event, Thursday 9 May UKTI Business Breakfast, for national export week, Tuesday 14 May Business Exhibition, Rochdale Town Hall,...

Date Online: 01/05/2013

No time to relax for local furniture manufacturer

Sitraben Contract Furniture moved to Middleton’s Stakehill Business Park last year and has now opened a 1,000 square foot showroom...

Date Online: 01/05/2013

Not enough field evidence to support EU ban on neonicotinoids, says CLA

The CLA today (30 April) said it is disappointed by the decision to pass an EU-wide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides...

Date Online: 30/04/2013

Economic Alliance bids to drive Rochdale’s economy through co-operation

Rochdale’s businesses are being urged to unite to drive the borough’s economy. Rochdale Economic Alliance hosted a Business Breakfast, chaired...

Date Online: 27/04/2013

EEF NW comment on GDP figures

Commenting on today’s GDP figures, David Ost, North West Region Director of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: “This is modestly...

Date Online: 25/04/2013

Chamber News

Business Opportunities in Burma UKTI is holding an event to discuss business opportunities in Malaysia and Burma. In association with...

Date Online: 25/04/2013