Inflation and skills shortages push private sector pay expectations to a seven-year high

After six years stuck at 2%, basic pay award expectations in the private sector have increased to 2.5%.

Retail sector bounces back as online sales dip

 Retail sales rebounded strongly in January as steep clothing discounts attracted wary shoppers, bucking a slowdown in consumer spending ahead of Brexit.

Multimillion pound biotechnology research investment for Manchester

The University of Manchester has been awarded £10million to launch a UK-wide biomanufacturing research hub that could pave the way for easier...

Future secured for Patisserie Valerie

Patisserie Valerie has been bought out of administration by an Irish private equity firm, which could secure its future in Manchester.

Cambridge Analytica Whistle Blower, Christopher Wylie to headline IP EXPO Manchester 2019

 IP EXPO Manchester today announced that Christopher Wylie, known for his role in setting up – and then taking down – the cyberwarfare...

When to Change Your Locksmith Bradford

Doors are the gateway to your privacy in your home, car, or workplace. For many people, calling a random locksmith every time...

Reasons to Hire a Professional Emergency Plumber Harrow

It is always good to be able to fix a thing or two at home especially plumbing. It might help you contain...

National Graphene Institute to develop graphene water filtration with LifeSaver

The National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester has signed an 18-month research project with LifeSaver®, a UK-based manufacturer of portable and reusable water filtration...

Manchester bakery company, Kara, completes £1m investment to improve production plant

Manchester-based foodservice bakery company, Kara, has invested in excess of £1m back into its site. The major investment will bring about an...

Roland Dransfield makes new senior level hire

Manchester-based communications agency Roland Dransfield has appointed Alison Owen as Account Director. Alison brings more than 20 years’ public...