Trafford Centre could close as owner goes into administration

The Trafford Centre is one of a number of shopping Centre’s under threat after its owner intu says it is likely to appoint administrators...

Almost a third of firms will decrease size of workforce in next three months

The leading business organisation’s landmark survey, which serves as a barometer of the UK labour market, received 7,400 responses and is the largest of...

12% of the workforce remain on furlough leave

Twelve per cent  of the UK workforce remains on furlough leave according to the latest analysis of economic trends released this morning by the...

MiChild Group selects Manchester’s MadeByShape for major brand overhaul

Manchester digital agency, MadeByShape has secured a major contract with full service childcare provider, MiChild Group. Appointed to deliver a complete brand overhaul, MadeByShape’s...

Pay as you post workspace to launch in Manchester city centre, next week

Department, a new managed workspace concept, has launched a pop-up workplace at XYZ Social in Spinningfields, with flexible workspace available free-of-charge, during its first...

Don’t delay says the CBI-Invest in skills, innovation and infrastructure to rebuild the economy

The CBI is urging the Government to act now and use this Spending Round to lay the groundwork for the UK’s long-term future. The Covid crisis makes it even more important that...

Northern Mayors and Irish ministers renew commitment to boost links between Ireland and North...

THE MAYORS of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region met with the Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister at a virtual summit...

J B Cole celebrates new client wins and three new starters

Manchester and Hertfordshire-based digital consultancy, J B Cole continues to grow as it announces a new client win and the appointment of three team...

Covid has led to 2020 being the worst year on record for retail sales...

2020 saw retail footfall fall over 40 per cent as the country suffered two lockdowns. Total year on year footfall for 2020 fell by 43.4%...

Used car registrations in January lowest since 1970 as industry calls for showrooms to...

Just 90,249 new cars registered in January, the worst start to a year since 1970 despite click and collect preventing greater falls. The UK new...