Shift in customer spending a top challenge for North West businesses

A shift in customer spending is one of the biggest challenges facing North West businesses over the next six months, as the cost of...

Preparing for the Future: The Impending BT Switch Off in 2025 and What it...

Are you ready for the future? In 2025, the BT switch off is set to revolutionise the telecommunications industry as we know it. As...

Industry heavyweight joins Housemates boardroom teamI’m

Student accommodation veteran David Tymms has joined the board at Manchester firm Housemates. Mr Tymms, who has more than 25 years experience in the...

Manchester-headquartered Duo celebrates its 35th year in packaging

Packaging consultancy and manufacturer, Duo recently commemorated its 35th anniversary with an event to remember at its premises in Manchester in July. The day...

Fastest rise in candidate availability since December 2020 as recruitment activity declines

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: North of England survey portrayed gloomy conditions in the region's labour market during July as...

Manchester Construction: The Plans Underway in 2023

As the beating heart of the North West of England, Manchester has long been synonymous with innovation, diversity, and growth. And true to form,...

North West housebuilder achieves record half year at time of “real opportunity”

Lovell continues to be a partner of choice for clients delivering both mixed tenure and contracting schemes across the country. With half year operating...

Manchester printing company presses forward with growth plans following a £2.42m investment

Manchester based Browns Print, one of the UK’s largest print manufacturers, is set to increase efficiency and production capabilities thanks to £2.42M of asset financing...

R&D claims to come under greater scrutiny, as HMRC reveals £1 billion of ‘fraud...

Challenges against R&D claims are set to ‘intensify’ for businesses, after HMRC uncovered more than £1 billion of ‘fraud and error’. A new report from HMRC has...

Stockport Company OCU expands capabilities with major investment in cutting-edge technology

Stockport based multi-utility services specialist OCU Group (“OCU”) has invested more than £750,000 in a bid to provide clients with the latest innovative equipment...