The Register · Volume IV
News
784 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.
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Nº 0731
BBC Weather expands Salford hub as digital shift leads to three job losses
The BBC is expanding its weather operations in Salford and partnering with the Met Office to create a new…
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Nº 0736
Caroola Climbs to 34th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, Ranking Above the Bank of England and NHS
The North West accountancy and payroll group has now appeared in the national rankings for six consecutive…
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Nº 0729
Manchester Digital's Switchboard Aims to Bridge Entry-Level Jobs Gap
With Andy Burnham now Prime Minister pushing a skills agenda forged in Greater Manchester, Manchester…
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Nº 0734
Microsoft awards Managed Partner status to Manchester's BCN
BCN, a Manchester-based Microsoft technology provider, has been recognised as a Microsoft Managed Partner…
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Nº 0730
More Deansgate than Downing Street” Hooch returns with “no-nonsense” campaign - Prolific North
Hooch is investing £1.6m in a new nationwide campaign, returning to its successful nostalgic creative.
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Nº 0732
Planisware marks 10 years at MediaCity with AI tool launch and strong growth
MediaCity-based Planisware UK is celebrating its 10th anniversary as parent company Planisware Group reports…
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Nº 0733
Stockport homeware retailer completes management buy-in with six-figure investment
Home Space Direct, a Stockport-based online homeware retailer, has completed a management buy-in led by DBL…
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Nº 0735
Winchester cleaning business honoured for excellence in customer care
WINCHESTER, UK, July 21, 2026 - Squeaky Clean Homes has received recognition for its commitment to…
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Nº 0721
BAE Systems upgrades outlook as Lancashire defence work gathers pace with Turkish Typhoon, Brontanax and £5bn GCAP boost - Prolific North
BAE Systems has upgraded its financial guidance for 2026 after delivering another strong first half, with…
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Nº 0723
Beyond glasses: Exploring vision correction and cosmetic eyewear options
Glasses have long been the default answer to poor eyesight, but they are no longer the only practical…
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Nº 0714
Cheshire courier grows revenues and cuts pre-tax losses as global expansion ticks up
Rest of the World sales increase, while European levels shrink
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Nº 0717
Cubitts opens Manchester eyewear store designed by local studio YOUTH
British eyewear brand Cubitts has opened its first Manchester store at Smithfield Buildings in the Northern…
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Nº 0728
Defence group marches on, backed by Burnham pledge on nuclear subs
Interim sales and profits rise, as do orders and order backlog rates
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Nº 0737
Gino D'Acampo restaurant group faces fresh winding-up petition from HMRC
Upmarket Hotels & Leisure, the Manchester-based operator of Gino D'Acampo-branded restaurants across the UK…
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Nº 0727
Management buy-in completes at Stockport online homeware retailer
Deal includes a six-figure investment from NPIF II-FW Capital Debt Finance
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Nº 0724
Manchester businesses add vision care to workplace wellness packages
Vision care is emerging as an overlooked but valuable workplace benefit for Greater Manchester businesses…
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Nº 0713
Manchester City Council appoints culture lead; Bolton tech firm names new CTO
Manchester City Council has appointed Jennifer Cleary as Director of Culture and Creative Industries…
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Nº 0722
Manchester tech firm BCN secures Microsoft Managed Partner status
BCN, a Manchester-headquartered Microsoft cloud and AI specialist, has achieved Microsoft Managed Partner…
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Nº 0725
Property giant Hammerson buys half share in Manchester Arndale for £218m
The 2 million sq ft centre has 98% of space currently let and is home to more than 230 retailers
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Nº 0720
Salford agency Apadmi powers new Topps Tiles trade app
Salford-based mobile consultancy Apadmi has developed a new trade app for Topps Tiles, giving tilers instant…
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Nº 0719
Salford luxury brand defends craftsmanship after Burnham wardrobe headlines
Private White V.C., a Salford-based manufacturer, has defended its premium pricing and British manufacturing…
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Nº 0739
Salford-based Kier Group wins £500m NHS hospital redevelopment contract
Kier Group, the Salford-headquartered construction and infrastructure group, has been appointed lead…
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Nº 0726
Signage and graphics firm marks major expansion with relocation to bigger site
A Greater Manchester signage firm has expanded with a move to bigger premises, just two years after its…
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Nº 0718
£60m Greenheys science hub completes at Manchester Science Park
Bruntwood SciTech has completed Greenheys, a 131,000 sq ft specialist laboratory facility at Manchester…
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