The Register · Volume IV
News
961 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.
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Nº 0868
National law firm swoops for Manchester immigration specialist
Deal creates new dedicated UK immigration law capability
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Nº 0863
Spice Girl follows Ed Sheeran and Enter Shikari with football shirt deal - Prolific North
Melanie C has become the latest musician to sign a football shirt sponsorship deal.
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Nº 0860
Transport for Greater Manchester launches £6m media planning review
Transport for Greater Manchester is seeking a media planning and buying agency for a contract worth up to…
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Nº 0862
United Utilities deploys thermal drones to monitor moorland fire hotspots
United Utilities is using heat-seeking drones to detect underground hotspots on moorlands across Greater…
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Nº 0857
AND Digital and Adria Solutions Back CTO Debrief Event for Manchester Tech Leaders
AND Digital and Adria Solutions have signed on as silver sponsors for CTO Debrief, a new event bringing…
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Nº 0865
Computer science graduates build immersive digital studio with Quickline backing - Prolific North
Three University of Hull computer science graduates are growing a new digital studio creating immersive…
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Nº 0854
Greater devolution could strengthen Manchester's tech ecosystem, says Digital chief
Katie Gallagher, managing director of Manchester Digital, has said that devolved powers could help align…
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Nº 0856
JD Sports cuts profit forecast after tough second quarter
JD Sports, headquartered in Bury, has lowered its full-year profit guidance to £700m–£800m from £750m–£850m…
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Nº 0855
MediaCity targets doubling in size with expanded brand strategy
MediaCity in Salford plans to double in size over the next decade, with CEO Alice Webb confirming the site…
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Nº 0859
UPDATED: JD Sports shares tank after lowering of profit guidance
Strong football replica kit sales in UK - but slow quarter in North America
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Nº 0858
Warrington apprentice Kasey highlights career opportunities for local school leavers
A Warrington apprentice who progressed to marketing manager in just three and a half years is highlighting…
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Nº 0847
Bolton electrical retailer AO launches mobile network with £12 monthly plan
AO, the Bolton-headquartered electricals etailer, has launched AO Mobile, its own MVNO service offering…
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Nº 0850
ClearVC shortlisted twice at AV Awards 2026 for Autotrader HQ project
Manchester audio-visual and workplace automation firm ClearVC has received double recognition at the AV…
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Nº 0845
Evology secures three-year Bolton Wanderers shirt sponsorship deal
Parking technology company Evology has agreed a three-year back-of-shirt sponsorship with Bolton Wanderers…
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Nº 0866
Gambling industry faces regulatory squeeze as politicians and public turn against betting shops
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly criticised the gambling industry as a blight on high streets…
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Nº 0852
Growth in proprietary brands offset market decline at Ultimate Products
Oldham-based homeware group owns Salter and Beldray - reports revenues of £144.9m
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Nº 0848
Lexington North appoints director of corporate communications
Public affairs agency Lexington North has appointed Ryan Brambles as director and head of corporate…
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Nº 0843
Manchester charity's OOH campaign goes live with donated media and creative support
Reuben's Retreat, a Glossop charity supporting families with children with life-limiting conditions, has…
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Nº 0869
Mansell Building Solutions files for administration citing cash flow and project delays
Mansell Building Solutions, a Manchester steel frame manufacturer with £13.1m turnover and 150 staff, has…
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Nº 0846
PrettyLittleThing founder Kamani launches fashion and wellness brand from Dubai
Umar Kamani, the Manchester-born co-founder of PrettyLittleThing, has announced a new consumer brand at the…
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Nº 0851
Property People: Views; PRP; Breck Homes; First Choice Homes Oldham; Legat Owen; Muse
Who's on the move in property
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Nº 0849
Reach hits 50,000 digital subscribers as Manchester Evening News leads charge
Reach, the UK's largest regional publisher, has surpassed 50,000 paid digital subscribers nine months after…
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Nº 0844
Shaun the Storm – Nick Park fans to be given chance to name future storm in Met Office tie-in - Prolific North
The Met Office is inviting the public to decide whether beloved characters Shaun or Timmy should become a…
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Nº 0853
Virgin Wines to relocate to new 82,000 sq ft site in Preston
Distributor expects to leave existing warehouse in Bolton by February 2027
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