The Register · Volume IV

News

961 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.

  1. Nº 0769

    Greater Manchester credit unions’ merger will improve access to financial services

    TheBusinessDesk·6 August 2026

    Bolton-based Hoot joins with Manchester Credit Union

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  2. Nº 0773

    Major disruption on rail network due to power failure

    TheBusinessDesk·6 August 2026

    Ticket can be used on all Bee Network buses and Metrolink services across Greater Manchester for rail…

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  3. Nº 0764

    Manchester Digital launches Switchboard to connect tech employers with early-career talent

    Manchester Digital·6 August 2026

    Manchester Digital has launched Switchboard, a service that streamlines how technology employers across…

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  4. Nº 0771

    Super League Basketball cup finals returning to Manchester's AO Arena in 2027

    TheBusinessDesk·6 August 2026

    British basketball's biggest cup showpiece set to take centre stage on Sunday, March 21, 2027

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  5. Nº 0767

    Tank appointed to drive Order Blinds digital growth after brand refresh

    Prolific North·6 August 2026

    Manchester-based digital agency Tank has been hired by online retailer Order Blinds to boost organic search…

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  6. Nº 0763

    AI-powered efficiency drive boosts Shawbrook profits by 16%

    TheBusinessDesk·5 August 2026

    Real estate division sees reduction in preparation time of up to 50%

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  7. Nº 0755

    Freshfield appoints former LancsLive journalist as PR manager

    Prolific North·5 August 2026

    North West communications consultancy Freshfield has hired George Hodgson, a journalist with six years'…

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  8. Nº 0757

    Manchester Digital launches Switchboard to boost tech work experience and apprenticeships

    Prolific North·5 August 2026

    Manchester Digital has launched Switchboard, a new service connecting technology employers with candidates…

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  9. Nº 0756

    Manchester recruitment tech firm Unseen Group completes dual acquisition

    Prolific North·5 August 2026

    Unseen Group, a Manchester-based recruitment technology business, has acquired early careers firm The Ladder…

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  10. Nº 0760

    Merger to spearhead growth at law firm Farnworth Rose

    TheBusinessDesk·5 August 2026

    It brings two additional offices and over 40 additional team members

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  11. Nº 0778

    New Super League franchise to bring top-tier basketball back to Liverpool - Prolific North

    Prolific North·5 August 2026

    Brand new franchise Liverpool Basketball will join Super League Basketball next season, bringing top-flight…

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  12. Nº 0754

    North West secures £1.19bn investment in H1 2026, second only to London

    Prolific North·5 August 2026

    The North West attracted £1.19bn in investment during the first half of 2026, placing it second to London…

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  13. Nº 0761

    Salford City Council invites public to have their say on its plans for the future

    TheBusinessDesk·5 August 2026

    Public consultation runs until Friday, September 25

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  14. Nº 0758

    The News Agents executive producer joins Channel 4 News senior team - Prolific North

    Prolific North·5 August 2026

    Louis Degenhardt will take on the newly-created head of platforms role – a senior strategic position within…

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  15. Nº 0762

    Unseen Group swoops for two acquisitions, taking its running total to 13 deals

    TheBusinessDesk·5 August 2026

    Group adds Manchester and London operations to its portfolio

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  16. Nº 0759

    Zentra Group switches Manchester base in move to Northspring l Spring Gardens

    TheBusinessDesk·5 August 2026

    Northspring operates across Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham

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  17. Nº 0753

    ConvaFoam drives growth as Convatec reports $67m profit despite $69m InnovaMatrix impairment

    TheBusinessDesk·4 August 2026

    Manchester-bound medical devices group confirms full-year profit margin guidance

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  18. Nº 0768

    Doncaster designer targets environmental impact with new sustainable fashion app - Prolific North

    Prolific North·4 August 2026

    South Yorkshire designer and sustainable fashion expert Estelle Pearce is taking her message of ethical…

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  19. Nº 0746

    Getting over our London problem

    TheBusinessDesk·4 August 2026

    Britain’s complicated relationship with our capital, and what Manchesterism might mean for London

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  20. Nº 0752

    Manchester agencies win Stockport online pharmacy account

    Prolific North·4 August 2026

    Manchester-based creative agencies Holdens and Space & Time have been appointed as retained partners for…

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  21. Nº 0751

    Manchester tech unicorn Matillion appoints Google and Oracle veterans to leadership

    Prolific North·4 August 2026

    Matillion, the Manchester-based AI data automation company, has appointed Girish Pancha as chief executive…

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  22. Nº 0750

    MediaCity Post completes post production on ITV drama The Blame

    Prolific North·4 August 2026

    MediaCity Post, the renamed dock10 facility in Salford, has finished full post-production work on ITV's…

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  23. Nº 0745

    Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester - what happens next

    TheBusinessDesk·3 August 2026

    Low turnout election - key roles at GMCA to be filled - City Council needs a new leader

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  24. Nº 0748

    Forbici to open its third pizzeria with expansion to Trafford Centre

    TheBusinessDesk·3 August 2026

    Manchester-born brand opened its first pizzeria just over a year ago

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