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Stockport Business News – Tuesday 13th October, 2026
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Greater Manchester sets out investment to support city-region’s music legacy
Music is a huge part of Greater Manchester’s identity and its economy, contributing 11,000 jobs within the city-region’s £1.4 billion creative industries economy.
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Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group enhance aviation programme
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Council teams address fly-tipping through neighbourhood action days across Stockport
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Stepping Hill Hospital’s CURE Team mark Stoptober
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Work to begin on £115 million investment into Manchester Airport station
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Stockport utilities group sold to new investors
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Jobs Safari at Stockport Town Hall highlights Health and Social Care career options for young people
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Merseyday of the Dead returns to Stockport town centre
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Consultation begins on plans to transform Stockport Railway Station
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Greater Manchester to send trade delegation to India
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Greater Manchester to send trade delegation to India

India is already one of the city-region’s most important trade and investment partners, responsible for 5% of all foreign direct investment projects in the city-region.
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Local businesses feel held back by complex tax system, finds Azets survey

Business leaders think that an over-complicated tax system is holding their growth back more than high UK taxation, a survey by accountancy firm, Azets, has shown.
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Stockport County announces new partnership with Mintro

The buyer and seller of pre-owned tech, jewellery, and designer accessories has signed on to become a Silver LED Partner for the 2026/27 season.
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