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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.
Milestone contracts drive strong half-year performance for Aurrigo International plc
A leading provider of transport technology solutions has reported strong half-year results after relocating to a new engineering centre and securing a string of milestone…
MurphyCobb Launches New Venture That Reimagines Advertising Production Through Technology
Global production consultancy MurphyCobb has launched Amplify – a new business venture to help clients navigate the complexity of emerging technologies and prepare for the…
Your Business Can Rank First on Google and Still Miss ChatGPT’s Shortlist
For a business owner, reaching number one on Google can feel like a hard-earned win.
Scaling Stadium Safety: ESM Operations Supports High-Profile UK Concert Programme
Global event public safety consultancy ESM Operations Ltd has supported the delivery of some of the UK’s biggest live music events this summer, providing specialist…
Workplace Furniture Supplier AJ Products Launches £10,000 Workplace Transformation Competition for September
This September one UK business will win a £10,000 workplace transformation as AJ Products launches a month-long competition for its customers.
Over three decades in payroll and the pace of change is unrelenting
Sarah Nicholson, Head of Payroll Outsourcing at DJH Bury, looks at the rapidly changing pace of payroll and why the sector’s professionals deserve their week…
Haute Dolci Unveils Chef-Led New Menu, Inspired by Its Guests
New menu launches nationwide on 4 September, putting desserts at the heart of a reimagined Haute Dolci experience Haute Dolci is unveiling a new menu…
Making sense of the Leasehold v Commonhold debate
Brett Williams, Founding Director of Principle Estate Management, explains why the real problem isn’t tenure, it is people, standards and accountability.
Short Haul, Tall Order: Brits Choose to Forego Travel Insurance for ‘Quick Flight Home’ Holidays
More than one in two Brits that intend to travel short haul won’t bother taking out travel insurance because their destination is a ‘relatively quick’…
Cybersecurity firm Cytix takes 5th floor at Manchester’s 101 Princess Street
Cytix has signed for the entire 4,506 sq ft fifth floor at 101 Princess Street, taking the top floor of the Grade II listed building…
Forget Perfect: Why Businesses Need to Make Sustainability the Easy Choice
For years, the conversation around sustainability has focused heavily on what individuals should be doing differently.
Courts Club introduces all-new 5-a-side football bookings
For the first time, Manchester’s social sports venue, Courts Club, has introduced 5-a-side bookings on its outdoor court – with football fans encouraged to take…
Manchester care group expands into complex care
Manchester-based Compassionate Care Group is expanding across the North West with the launch of a dedicated new complex care division.
PTC advances leadership in AI-driven design with launch of Onshape FeatureScript MCP Server
PTC has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature that will support engineers to push the boundaries of performance.
Trident Limited Recognised As Manufacturer Of The Year
Trident Limited has been named Manufacturer of the Year at the 2026 Regional Business Awards for Greater Manchester, recognising the company’s work across textiles, paper, yarn and chemical…
Fear of Functional: Why Founders & Celebrities are flocking to launch Functional Consumer Brands
By Daniel Hinde, Founder & Creative Director, Greatergood® Brand & Packaging Design Agency Something has changed about what ambitious founders want to build.
Manchester rental market accelerates as demand continues to outstrip supply
Manchester’s lettings market has become even more competitive for renters, with homes being snapped up faster than they were a year ago despite rents continuing…
Beauty therapist travels 600 km to Glasgow for ‘no-facelift’ neck lift
A beauty therapist who spent years trying to disguise her jowls with contouring make-up travelled from Cardiff to Glasgow for a pioneering and minimally invasive…
Marketing budgets rose 18% in H1 2026 as click costs fell and spending moved beyond Google and Meta
New data from marketing intelligence platform Billy Grace shows marketing budgets grew by nearly a fifth in the first half of 2026, even as the…