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Stockport Business News – Tuesday 8th September, 2026
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£150 million fund announced to support high growth businesses across the region
Announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, the Northern scale-up fund will provide larger scale investment to innovative businesses seeking capital to accelerate expansion.
Headlines
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Technology adoption programme expands team to support more North West manufacturers
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Arc launches hospitality employability pilot programme for young people
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Investor exits from Stockport cybersecurity distributor
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Bee Network night buses expand to Stockport
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Two in five employers unaware of upcoming sexual harassment law changes, warns Acas
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Mayor of Greater Manchester announces new £60 million fund to repair roads and pavements
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C&C Insurance Brokers joins Warwickshire County Cricket Club as Official Partner
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Charity auction to raise funds for Kits by County programme
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UK businesses secure full access to global trading bloc
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UK businesses secure full access to global trading bloc

Full membership of the CPTPP trade bloc has taken effect from 1st September, and is expected to boost the UK economy by around £2 billion annually.
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Stockport County appoints new CEO

Gavin Bailey’s appointment follows the departure of Simon Wilson this summer after six years at the club.
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CN Corporate Finance marks three years of growth

The firm, which has offices in Cheadle and Manchester, has grown to a team of 12, including a five-strong deal advisory team since it launched in 2023.
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