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IoD North West and Isle of Man join forces to help businesses across the region

18/09/2018

The North West and Isle of Man divisions of the Institute of Directors have joined forces today, bringing together their networks and benefitting members...

Praxis lets Stockport’s Signal Point to Vodat

18/09/2018

Vodat, the leading supplier of private, managed networks to the UK retail, hospitality and leisure market, is to relocate its headquarters to Signal Point...

Work.Life to open on Brown St in city centre

18/09/2018

A new work-meets-life co-working concept has officially announced it will open in Manchester’s Brown Street this November. Re-inventing co-working, the Work.Life space is the eighth...

Student Castle reveals plans for 55-storey high-end student accommodation and SME incubator in Manchester city centre

18/09/2018

Plans to build a 55-storey high-end student accommodation skyscraper and a SME incubator in Manchester city centre have been revealed. Specialist student housing developer Student...

First buses launch contactless in Greater Manchester

18/09/2018

A step change in bus travel across Greater Manchester has been announced today, as bus passengers can now pay for their tickets using contactless...

GOFUELS moves on plans to cater for electric car drivers

17/09/2018

GOFUELS Ltd is working with leading electric vehicle charging firm InstaVolt to give customers access to pay-as-you-go, contactless charging. InstaVolt has flicked the switch on...

boohoo appoints John Lyttle as Chief Executive

17/09/2018

The Board of boohoo group plc is delighted to announce the appointment of John Lyttle as Chief Executive. John is currently the Chief Operating Officer...

Manchester fashion brand goes international

17/09/2018

The multi award-wining children’s clothing brand Kidunk, which was created by Greater Manchester-based childcare experts is going international thanks to a new deal with Norwegian lifestyle...

New report shows Manchester – Beijing service is major catalyst for the Northern economy

17/09/2018

The North of England is reaping the rewards of its ever-stronger ties with China, according to research released today. Driven by two years of direct flights...

Hines’ announces Irregular Choice and lululemon to open in The Royal Exchange Manchester

17/09/2018

Hines, the international real estate firm, has secured fashionable footwear retailer Irregular Choice and technical apparel brand lululemon for The Royal Exchange Manchester. Irregular Choice,...

Businessman with designs on a successful second year

14/09/2018

A senior designer who accepted redundancy three years ago is celebrating after his start-up business completed its first full year of trading, increasing turnover from...

Venturefest North West 2018 exhibits region’s continuing track record for innovation

14/09/2018

Around a thousand people attended this year’s Venturefest North West 2018, providing further evidence of the region’s place as a leading centre for innovation. The...