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Latest Manchester business news covering key developments across Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford and the wider Greater Manchester region. Includes activity across industry, property, retail, technology and professional services, with investment trends, business growth, economic updates and in-depth analysis from across the regional business sector.

Chorley’s giant charity advent calendar earns top award nomination
Chorley-based self-storage specialist, Cuboid Self Storage, is celebrating being nominated for a top industry award for its ‘World’s Largest Charity Advent Calendar’ campaign.

Overcoming the Pre-Departure Blindspot in Global Mobility
Deploying an employee on an international assignment is a massive logistical puzzle.

Cellhire Strengthens Its Channel Team With Four New Appointments
The mobile and IoT connectivity specialist is backing its growth plans with hires across channel development and business development Cellhire has strengthened its channel team…

Manchester-based APS Group and Teenage Cancer Trust team up to deliver multi-channel campaign using AI automated artwork production
APS Group has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust to help the charity’s in-house team free up more time for creativity, improve efficiency and increase impact…

New Coworking Space in Central Manchester Launches with Memberships from £50 a Month
Manchester businesses now have a new address to consider.

Intercity to accelerate technology strategy with high profile CTO appointment
One of the UK’s leading Microsoft Cloud and cyber security experts has been named Intercity’s new Chief Technology Officer.

DJH accelerates Midlands and Welsh Borders expansion with Thorne Widgery acquisition
A leading accountancy and professional services group has accelerated its expansion into the Midlands and Welsh Borders with its 22nd strategic acquisition in five years.

Armin Lear Press Partners with Gardners for UK and European Distribution
US publisher Armin Lear Press has struck a distribution agreement with Gardners to expand across the UK and European markets, marking its first widespread availability…

ESM Operations Honoured with Prestigious Global Recognition
Global event public safety consultancy ESM Operations Ltd, which has a UK-based HQ in Cheshire, has been shortlisted for a major international accolade acknowledging its…

RFB Legal Celebrates 10 Years in Manchester as Firm Targets Next Generation of Northern Talent
Nationwide firm RFB Legal has marked a major anniversary for its Manchester operations with a renewed call to recruit diverse legal talent from the region.

Businesses sceptical about Burnham’s economic impact as they fear more tax and red tape
More than two-thirds (67%) of companies are concerned about a government led by Andy Burnham, a snapshot survey revealed today.

No Summer bounce for small businesses as growth forecasts reach a 12 year low
North West the only UK region where small business growth forecasts rise Sharp falls across the South – with construction, retail and hospitality hit hardest…

The Clean Space Appointed Preferred Supplier by Wavenet
Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has been appointed as preferred cleaning and washroom services supplier to Wavenet’s Work Area Recovery estate across the…

Land acquired by Bellway for 61 new homes in Heywood
Housebuilder Bellway has acquired an additional 6.42 acres of land on Hareshill Road in Heywood to build a further 61 homes at its popular Hopwood…

Zen Internet launches Big Moments Business Fund to back growing UK businesses
Zen Internet has launched a new customer initiative designed to recognise the everyday milestones that help UK businesses grow, with a series of cash prizes…

PTC introduces Onshape Labs to accelerate AI inside the product development process
One of the UK’s leading digital transformation specialists has launched a new early access programme within its Onshape cloud-native CAD and PDM platform.

IPI brings secure payment solution to Genesys AppFoundry as organisations respond to rising fraud and PCI pressure
Cloud PCI enables invisible compliance without disrupting the customer experience IP Integration (IPI), the contact centre specialist and solutions provider, today announced the availability of its secure payment solution, Cloud PCI, on Genesys AppFoundry, the solutions…

New Book “Uptick” Reveals How to Undertake a Career Change with Confidence
Why do so many people remain in careers that no longer make them happy?

Virgin Money Backs McGoff Group’s Luxury Care Expansion
The McGoff Group has secured a £13m funding facility from Virgin Money to support its luxury care home division, Dunham Care.