Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined an ambitious plan to accelerate the city-region’s long-term economic growth, announcing the creation of five globally competitive growth clusters...

Manchester’s economic growth has become one of the UK’s standout success stories. Employment is forecast to rise by 1.8% per year between 2024 and 2026, comfortably outperforming the national...

The University of Manchester has become the first university in the world to provide universal access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, following a landmark strategic collaboration with Microsoft. Under the...

Hendrix Rose PR has been appointed by London-based fashion SEO agency Verde Digital to deliver a strategic media relations programme aimed at raising brand awareness and building long-term...

A south Shropshire food business has strengthened its national presence with the acquisition of a North West baking ingredients company, marking a significant step in its long-term growth strategy....

Sellick Partnership has officially relocated its Manchester headquarters to the historic The Tootal Buildings, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and evolution. After almost...

Next Gen Man City is designed to connect the next generation of leaders with the global sports industry, giving 14–17-year-olds a first-hand look at what a future career in sport, business, or...

Manchester, UK: As the UK government’s latest budget leaves schools bracing for more financial pressures, rather than delivering the support so badly needed, Russell Teale, CEO of Vivify, is leading...

Pupils across Greater Manchester have started the new school year in state-of-the-art learning environments created by Manchester-based design consultancy Space Zero. The firm has completed four...

Manchester City Council (MCC) has reappointed Ocean Outdoor to deliver its large format Out of Home (OOH) advertising contract, following a competitive market-wide tender. Ocean, which has held the...

Live music fans have a new reason to celebrate as Radisson Hotels has been announced as the official hotel partner of Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena. The partnership will...

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has promised a “seamless transition” for its thousands of members after being sold out of administration in a deal that safeguarded dozens of jobs....

The MOBO Awards, Europe’s largest celebration of Black music and culture, will come to Manchester for the first time when the landmark 30th-anniversary edition takes place on Thursday 26 March 2026...

Law firm and professional services group gunnercooke is relocating to new offices in Manchester and Leeds as it continues to build on what it calls “incredible momentum in the North.” In its home...

Manchester city centre could soon stretch into neighbouring districts including Hulme, Ardwick and Strangeways under proposals unveiled in the council’s new draft local plan. Released on Wednesday,...

Japanese companies have poured more than £110 million into Greater Manchester over the past year, and local leaders say there’s more to come as the city-region marks Japan Week, a celebration of...

Site investigation work has begun at the future Eden Project Morecambe, marking what organisers call “positive momentum” for the landmark eco-attraction. Over the next three weeks, contractors from...

Fast-growing business advisory group DJH has acquired three Haines Watts offices in Liverpool, Wirral and Chester city, further strengthening its North West presence. The sites will rebrand as DJH...