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Fit Notes Are Changing – But Managers Don’t Need To Wait

25/07/2025

Member Post - PM Business Support Services Ltd

The Government is piloting a new GP initiative to help people stay in or return to work — including…

The Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Explained

24/07/2025

Member Post - EML

The government’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ introduced wide-ranging changes to employment law in a bid…

GC Business Finance Impact Report 2025

24/07/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

GC Business Finance Publishes 2024–25 Impact ReportSupporting UK SMEs to Start, Grow and ThriveGC Bu…

HIVEMINDS – GET CONNECTED WITH THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

23/07/2025

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

If you’ve been in town over recent days, no doubt you’ve noticed the many Manchester Metropolitan Un…

Knowledge Transfer Partnership helps Salford business to grow

23/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

A partnership between academia and industry has helped a Salford based company boost profits and eff…

Air IT is the MSP 501’s top-ranked provider delivering local support throughout the UK

23/07/2025

Member Post - Air IT

Air IT is proud to have once again been recognised by Channel Futures on the prestigious MSP 501 lis…

Senior Operations Manager at Aramex UK Tackles 100-Mile Bike Ride for Children’s Centre in Ghana

23/07/2025

Member Post - Aramex UK

Glen Gardaner, UK Senior Operations Manager at international logistics specialist Aramex UK, earlier…

Expert Reacts to Government Signing Agreement with OpenAI

23/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

In response to the news that OpenAI and the UK Government have signed an agreement to use AI to boos…

Businesses To Expect Business Rates Surges in Major Regional City CBDs next April says Colliers

23/07/2025

Member Post - Colliers

Rental rises for best office space in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester to be reflected in new rates…

SALFORD AWARDED UNIVERSITY OF SANCTUARY STATUS

23/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford has been named a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its outstanding…

From Boardrooms to Balance Sheets: John Jones Retires After Shaping Beever and Struthers’ Corporate Finance Arm

23/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

After 28 years and hundreds of transactions, John Jones will retire in September 2025, marking the e…

Freeths advises on sale of QFM Group’s Costa Coffee portfolio to SimTrava

22/07/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised QFM Group on the successful sale of its 21-store Costa Coffee e…

Career opportunities at GAC UK

17/07/2025

Member Post - GAC UK

GAC UK employs a team of over 350 specialists spread across 25+ branches throughout the UK, Ireland…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER RAISES OVER £1,500 FOR THE CHRISTIE IN MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL BIKE RIDE

17/07/2025

Member Post - Smith Goodfellow PR

Paul Barlow, Director of Stockport-based communications consultancy Smith Goodfellow PR, has raised…

Cricket meets culture: music line-up announced as The Hundred and Manchester Originals return to Emirates Old Trafford

17/07/2025

Member Post - Emirates Old Trafford

With chart-topping artists, international cricket stars and thousands of fans already on board, Manc…

The Critical Role of Air’s Automations in SME IT Strategies

17/07/2025

Member Post - Air IT

Air IT, a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) has been named as the first-ever Partner of the Ye…

Ten years of Morson scholarships at Salford

17/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

A partnership between the University of Salford and Salford-based Morson Group, one of the biggest e…

SMEs need a ‘Medium sized site’ without area thresholds

17/07/2025

Member Post - NFB

The Government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds’ proposes a ‘Medium’ size…

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH COMPLETES £87M NO.3 CIRCLE SQUARE, MARKING NEW ERA FOR INNOVATION-LED BUSINESS IN MANCHESTER

17/07/2025

Member Post - Bruntwood SciTech

Bruntwood SciTech – the UK’s largest property platform dedicated to the growth of the tech, innovati…

GMCA-Funded Skills Bootcamps Supports Advancing Additive Manufacturing Skills at The Christie NHS Trust

17/07/2025

Member Post - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

3D printing is emerging as a key advancement within the NHS, providing new ways to improve care and…

How Accessible is EV Charging in the UK?

17/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

How Accessible is EV Charging in the UK? With the latest Government announcement around car grants o…

MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL TURNS 20: TWO DECADES OF POWERFUL STORIES, ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND INSPIRING IDEAS

17/07/2025

Member Post - Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) marks its 20th anniversary this year with a vibrant celebration…

Freeths advises Alpha Bank on £38,500,000 loan facility

17/07/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised on its second loan for Alpha Bank London Limited. The facility…

Freeths advises on strategic acquisition of Castlemead

17/07/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised its client on the purchase of Castlemead in Bristol. Boasting 1…

HMG Paints Celebrates Three Peaks Success and Fundraising Triumph

17/07/2025

Member Post - HMG Paints

Following an incredible display of resilience and determination, staff from Manchester-based indepen…

Why Every SME Needs a Business Model Canvas (BMC)

17/07/2025

Member Post - VANILLA RESOURCE (UK) LTD

At GoSME, we ask every company to complete a Business Model Canvas (BMC) before seeking investment —…

STOCKPORT CHEEK SWAB DRIVE COULD SAVE LIVES

17/07/2025

Member Post - HURST

People working in Stockport town centre are being urged to sign up for a charity drive which could s…

Beever and Struthers Driving Global Standards

16/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Beever and Struthers, chartered accountants and business advisors, announce that audit partner Joe D…

Hill Dickinson’s Manchester office move to 1 St Michael’s development continues impressive expansion and investment in the city

16/07/2025

Hill Dickinson has officially opened the doors to its new Manchester office at 1 St Michael’s in a m…

TPE customers set to be kept on the move during major TRU work thanks to upgraded Huddersfield diversionary route

14/07/2025

Member Post - Transpennine Express

TransPennine Express (TPE) will increase the number of services on a key diversionary route between…

Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26 million digital investment for North West manufacturers

14/07/2025

Member Post - Made Smarter

Government-backed programme empowers manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, creating 1,850…

Koderly Enhances Clients Systems with GBG Loqate’s Address Verification Technology

14/07/2025

Member Post - Koderly

Koderly, a software company specialising in the development of bespoke systems, has partnered with G…

Mann Roberts Solicitors Proudly Sponsors Ioan and Garan Croft: Rising Stars in British Boxing

11/07/2025

Member Post - Mann Roberts Solicitors

We are proud to announce our sponsorship of Ioan and Garan Croft, twin brothers from West Wales maki…

Staff rewards

11/07/2025

Member Post - moviESCAPE ltd

Boost your team's morale and show appreciation with a moviESCAPE Reward Voucher and Premium Gift Box…

HOLD YOUR NEXT TEAM SOCIAL WITH US!

11/07/2025

Member Post - moviESCAPE ltd

Looking for a unique team social event that boosts morale and strengthens bonds?Escape rooms offer t…

Staying Cool in a Volkswagen California

10/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Summer heat can ruin any road trip experience and make you uncomfortable during your journey. But do…

Roundtable Explores Benefits of Private Equity for Business Owners

09/07/2025

Member Post - Marktlink

Marktlink recently hosted a roundtable at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to examine whether…

Venture Forward Accelerator for Northern Founders

08/07/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

Venture Forward is a new Innovate UK initiative supporting underrepresented founders seeking equity…

Beever and Struthers Acts As Bromford Flagship Sets Up £1.5bn Guaranteed Note Programme To Support Plans For 2,000 New Homes Each Year

08/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisers Beever and Struthers provided key financial assurance as major soc…

GM Moving's refreshed Active Workplaces Toolkit now available

07/07/2025

Member Post - Greater Manchester Moving

GM Moving’s refreshed Active Workplaces toolkit, designed to help employers to encourage and enable…

Navigating 2025 - Challenges, Opportunities and Why the Right Tech Partner Matters

07/07/2025

Member Post - avoira

The Business Climate:As the new financial year unfolds, businesses across the UK face a turbulent la…

Introducing Clay Connections

07/07/2025

Member Post - Clay connections

Introducing Clay Connections, we’re a business club and a clay shooting club. We’re all about bringi…

GORVINS DEEPENS COMMUNITY TIES WITH STOCKPORT COUNTY FC SPONSORSHIP

07/07/2025

Member Post - Gorvins Solicitors

Having been part of the fabric of Stockport for more than 150 years, Gorvins Solicitors has reinforc…

Digital Trust Is on the Decline — and That’s a Golden Opportunity for Greater Manchester SME Business Owners

05/07/2025

Member Post - Digital Trust Collective

In today’s digital-first economy, consumer trust and confidence is no longer a nice to have — it’s a…

Are Electric Cars Cheaper to Run Than Petrol Vehicles?

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Are electric vehicles cheaper to run than petrol cars? Discover the answers here, including estimate…

What is a summer check?

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Rarely has a saying been more aptly used than when it comes to a pre-summer holiday car check, a sti…

Electric Car Battery Life Explained

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Understanding the lifespan of an EV battery is essential for potential buyers and current owners. Th…

Government's Road to Zero Strategy in a Nutshell

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

The UK government’s Road to Zero Plan is one of the most important talking points for motorists and…

How to wash your car this summer

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

A task that we’ll all have to do at some point (no matter how much we put it off the car isn’t getti…

Social homes are key in solving the housing crisis

03/07/2025

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Government has announced that at least 60% of the £39 billion allocated for affordable housing,…

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS ACT AS BROMFORD FLAGSHIP SETS UP £1.5bn GUARANTEED NOTE PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT PLANS FOR 2,000 NEW HOMES EACH YEAR

03/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisers Beever and Struthers provided key financial assurance as major soc…

Swarm Training become a 'Disability Confident' employer

03/07/2025

Member Post - Swarm Training

We are pleased to say that Swarm Training have been approved as a “Disability Confident” employer at…

Leo’s 283 mile cycle raises thousands for LMRUK

02/07/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Leo Palmer, 15, has completed his fundraising challenge cycling 283 miles from Lancaster to London t…

Beever and Struthers Strengthen Leadership Team With Two New Partners And Eye Continued National Growth

02/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

We’re proud to announce the promotion of Dean Curtis and Joe Diston to partners at Beever and Struth…

Exhibit at Salford Business School Accounting, Economics and Finance Careers Fair

02/07/2025

Member Post - Salford Business School

Chamber members are invited participate as exhibitors at Salford Business School Accounting, Economi…

Made Smarter reboots digital internship programme to tackle manufacturing skills gap and accelerate innovation

01/07/2025

Member Post - Made Smarter

SME manufacturers to benefit from funded tech talent as phase two launches across North WestNew whit…

Ward Hadaway appoints Richard Bradbury as Real Estate Partner

01/07/2025

Member Post - Ward Hadaway LLP

Manchester law firm Ward Hadaway has strengthened its Real Estate team with the appointment of Richa…

Alice Kan awarded Churchill Fellowship

30/06/2025

Member Post - Kan Do Ventures

Alice Kan, Life Scences Director of Kan Do Ventures has been awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship…

Construction Skills Mission Board shows the Government has a plan

30/06/2025

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Construction Skills Mission Board (CSMB) held its first board meeting today (26 June 2025), wher…

Northcoders awarded Outstanding OFSTED inspection rating

30/06/2025

Member Post - Northcoders

Following its first full inspection by OFSTED, Manchester-headquartered Northcoders - a market leade…

Made in Stockport Awards 2025 #MISA25 Winners

30/06/2025

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

Made in Stockport Awards 2024 took place at Alma Lodge Hotel, which was hosted by radio presenter Ch…

Koderly and Ergonomic Seating Solutions Announce New Partnership

26/06/2025

Member Post - Koderly

Koderly, a Manchester-based software development company has announced its new partnership with Pres…

Modern industrial strategy to modernise Britain

24/06/2025

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Government’s ‘Industrial Strategy’ has been released, alongside its 10-year plan to significantl…

Planit to lead on transformation of public spaces on campus

24/06/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford has appointed urban design practice Planit to lead on its public realm…

Medilink UK expands its specialist services provision for the UK life sciences sector

24/06/2025

Member Post - Medilink UK

Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life sciences, has recently expanded its…

Are you HR Compliant? A Quick Guide for SME Owners

24/06/2025

Member Post - EML

This article provides an overview of HR compliance in the UK for small and medium-sized businesses.…

Expert Reacts to Latest Figures on Inflation

23/06/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

Figures show inflation has stayed at 3.4% for a second month. Matthew Allen, lecturer in economics…

Perfect Sense Energy has been ranked 4th in BusinessCloud’s EnviroTech 50 list of the UK’s most innovative green tech creators for 2025!

23/06/2025

Member Post - Perfect Sense Energy

Perfect Sense Energy has been ranked 4th in BusinessCloud’s EnviroTech 50 list of the UK’s most inno…

RYAN GAINS PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PARTNER AT HURST

23/06/2025

Member Post - HURST

Ryan Tattler, who joined independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST as a trainee, has b…

BRABNERS ADDS TO PARTNERSHIP IN RECORD ROUND OF PROMOTIONS

23/06/2025

Member Post - Brabners

Leading independent law firm Brabners has announced a record number of promotions including the addi…

PM+M launches new service to help clients protect the financial wellbeing of their employees

23/06/2025

Member Post - PM+M

PM+M – the Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has la…

We’re Officially SALSA Certified 2025!

20/06/2025

Member Post - Blazing Limited

🎉 We’re Officially SALSA Certified 2025! 🎉(Safe and Local Supplier Approval)✅ Certified Food Safet…

Greenmount Projects Launches Expands on its Mechanical Department

19/06/2025

Member Post - Greenmount Projects Ltd

Greenmount Projects has taken a significant step in its growth by adding a Head of Mechanical to its…

Strategic Finance Roles on the Rise in Manchester Post-NI Changes, Says SF Recruitment

19/06/2025

Member Post - SF Recruitment

Manchester, UK – Since the National Insurance employer contribution changes came into effect in Apri…

Paul Morton's 3 years with Swansway

18/06/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Congratulations to Paul Morton, Aftersales Manager at Volkswagen Van Centre Oldham, on his 3 year wo…

University joins forces with industry heavyweights to address critical construction and housebuilding skills gap

18/06/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford is collaborating with Cube Thinking to support Barratt Homes in bridging t…

Tick-tock: time is running out for Windows 10! (1)

17/06/2025

Member Post - inTEC GROUP

⏰ TICK-TOCK… Windows 10 is on the clock!Quick reminder that Microsoft support ends 14th October 2025…

A Year of Dates Secures £75k Funding to Fuel Growth and Global Expansion

17/06/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

Bolton-based gifting brand A Year of Dates has secured a £75,000 loan through the NPIF II – GC Busin…

Smart furniture innovator secures third round of funding from GCBF to support international growth

17/06/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

Cheshire-based Frank Olsen Furniture has secured £80,000 from NPIF II – GC Business Finance and Rive…

North West start-ups fall to 2025 low, R3 research shows

17/06/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

The number of start-ups set up in the North West hit the lowest level of 2025 so far in May, accordi…

Hire or upskill creative and digital talent with funded degree apprenticeship

16/06/2025

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is now looking for employers interested in upskilling talent in c…

Payments on account: what do sole traders and landlords need to know?

16/06/2025

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Before payments on account were introduced, many sole traders in particular were faced with the seri…

Wholesale Sales of Preloved (second-hand) Clothing in Support our Charity

16/06/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Our commercial department specialises in the wholesale sale of high-quality preloved (second-hand) c…

Growth for Pearson Solicitors

13/06/2025

Member Post - Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers

£1 million Growth for Saddleworth Law Firm PearsonPearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has anno…

Apex Computing Announces Team Rise as their Charity of the Year 25/26

13/06/2025

Member Post - Apex Computing Services

We're delighted to announce that Team Rise (www.teamrise.org.uk) has been selected as our Charity of…

Rische Group Shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at North West Regional Construction Awards

13/06/2025

Member Post - RISCHE Group

Rische Group, specialist commercial interior fit-out contractor, is proud to celebrate being shortli…

Brabners expands offering with strategic investment in The Sustainability Academy

12/06/2025

Member Post - Brabners

Leading independent law firm Brabners has completed a groundbreaking strategic investment, acquiring…

Protect Your Business From Cybercrime

12/06/2025

Member Post - Apex Computing

The sound of The Beatles’ Sun King and the phrase, “This isn’t just any cybersecurity attack…” come…

AJ Products redefines sustainability for the circular economy

12/06/2025

Member Post - AJ Products Group

The AJ Products Group is making significant changes to redefine and advance its product sustainabili…

VPS Solutions Day

11/06/2025

Member Post - VPS UK

On Friday, our first VPS solutions day will take place at Carden Park Hotel – Cheshire!We have a few…

M&S Bolton Middlebrook Team Raises Over £1,700 for NWAA

11/06/2025

Member Post - North West Air Ambulance Charity

Colleagues at M&S Middlebrook in Bolton have gone the extra mile to support the North West Air A…

How can you represent someone that you know is guilty?

11/06/2025

Member Post - MiniMe Marketing

By Lynn MahonThis is a question we get asked a lot as lawyers. And the short answer at Ralli Solicit…

Xaverian College celebrates a landmark year in basketball excellence

11/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian College has proudly concluded one of its most successful basketball seasons in recent memor…

How much money do you need to have a financial adviser?

11/06/2025

Member Post - Amber River True Bearing Chartered Financial Planners

Michael Hawthorne from Amber River True Bearing explains how financial advice can benefit people fro…

KINAXIA COMPLETES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH HR DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT

10/06/2025

Member Post - Kinaxia Logistics

Kinaxia Logistics has completed the refresh of its executive leadership team to guide the company’s…

Why summer is the perfect time to get your Self Assessment tax return sorted

10/06/2025

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Well, if you’re lucky it is. If not exactly easy, then perhaps ea…

Solar on all new homes must align with 1.5 million homes targe

10/06/2025

The Government has announced that as part of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), building regulations w…

Students’ talents impress all at Xaverian Art Exhibition

09/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

The College’s annual Art Exhibition was an opportunity for Year 13 Fine Art, Graphic Communication,…

Local charity appeals for business support to expand clothing bank network

06/06/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK, a North West-based charity with offices in Hyde, is calling on…

Navigating 2025: Challenges, Opportunities and Why the Right Tech Partner Matters

05/06/2025

Member Post - avoira

As the new financial year unfolds, businesses across the UK face a turbulent landscape marked by esc…

✨ Is your accountant helping you grow — or just ticking boxes at year-end?

05/06/2025

Member Post - HMS Accountancy Limited

If your relationship with your accountant only heats up around tax return season or days before your…

Livaty Unveils Monthly Grant Support Subscription Service

04/06/2025

Member Post - Livaty Ltd

Livaty Ltd are proud to unveil their monthly grant support subscription service. GrantFlow is a mon…

AJP Safety Ltd Brings Expert H&S Consultancy to Manchester City Centre

04/06/2025

Member Post - AJP Safety Ltd

AJP Safety Ltd, your new local Health & Safety consultancy, is thrilled to announce the opening…

Trends in Employee Engagement

04/06/2025

Member Post - Hunter Adams

Engaged employees are the cornerstone of a successful workplace. When employees are truly engaged; t…

The Top Mistakes in Business Relationships in 24/25

03/06/2025

Member Post - Pip English UK

The Top Mistakes in Business Relationships in 24/25 … and the science behind how to fix them. Stron…

INNOVATIVE AVOIRA SCOOPS ANOTHER TOP TECHNOLOGY AWARD

03/06/2025

Member Post - avoira

Bury-based technology solutions specialist Avoira has again triumphed at a national awards ceremony.…

Xaverian College celebrates ‘Class of 2025’ with first-ever Xaverian Xtraordinaire Awards on Leavers’ Day

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian College marked a momentous occasion today as the Class of 2025 came together for a heartfel…

Former Xaverian student achieves runner-up spot at Weekend Film School Manchester with no-budget film

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Former Xaverian College student, Finlay Cronshaw-Hardy, has been named runner-up at the acclaimed We…

Select Safa’s journey to the National Youth Theatre

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

When Safa Khokhar, former Manchester High School for Girls pupil, came across an advertisement for t…

Xaverian student wins Caius Choir’s State School Composition Prize

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Sam Bishton, from Xaverian College, Manchester has won the inaugural Caius Choir Choral Composition…

Xaverian students host languages exchange visit with German students

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian German languages students welcomed a group of students from various German schools in the t…

Inconnection becomes wholly employee owned in its 28th year as an Events Agency

03/06/2025

Member Post - Inconnection

Inconnection, a Manchester headquartered Live Events, Incentive & Hospitality Agency, is now pro…

Question Time – Survive and Thrive: A Construction Industry Call to Action

03/06/2025

Member Post - Poole Dick Associates

Event IntroductionPoole Dick’s Question Time: Survive and Thrive event on Thursday 20 March at The G…

TECH COMPANY HELPS ANNABELLE CHALLENGE CHARITY MAKE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

03/06/2025

Member Post - avoira

A locally-based charity is making the right connections with people suffering from a life-threatenin…

THIRTEEN GROUP COMMISSIONS BESPOKE AI-POWERED SPEECH ANALYTICS SOLUTION

03/06/2025

Member Post - avoira

Thirteen Group has commissioned technology solutions specialist Avoira to develop a bespoke AI speec…

AFG Law Expands Residential Offering with New Islamic Mortgages Service

03/06/2025

Member Post - AFG Law Limited

Leading North West law firm, AFG Law, has announced a new key service offering from its residential…

Leigh Leopards Captain's Run

02/06/2025

Member Post - Mann Roberts Solicitors

A Day at the Leopard’s Den with Leigh Leopards Last week, the Mann Roberts Solicitors team had the i…

29/05/2025

Member Post - Manchester Mind

Manchester Mind has recently launched a brand new newsletter for all things workplace wellbeing and…

Property Landlords: The Countdown Begins

28/05/2025

Member Post - HMS Accountancy Limited

The landscape of tax reporting is changing, and if you’re a sole trader, landlord, or self-employed…

New Right to Work checks explained! Are you compliant?

28/05/2025

Member Post - EML

Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, there is a legal requirement for UK employer…

Circle of Trust is One to Watch

28/05/2025

Member Post - Circle of Trust

Circle of Trust has been listed in the GM Rising Stars - One to Watch list. Only 18% of tech start-u…

Freeths advises Voice Connect Limited on its sale to Focus Group

28/05/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised the shareholders of Voice Connect Limited on its sale to HG Cap…

Wigan-Based Member ASH Integrated Services Secures Constructionline Gold Accreditation

28/05/2025

Member Post - ASH Integrated Services

Greater Manchester Chamber member ASH Integrated Services, based in Wigan, has been awarded the Cons…

The real cost of staff turnover in Councils and what you can do about it

27/05/2025

Member Post - p3od

If you work in a council, especially in Children and Families Services you don’t need stats to tell…

Celebrating Leadership, Sport, and Local Impact in Wigan and Leigh

27/05/2025

Member Post - Greenmount Projects Ltd

Business leaders, sports professionals and local changemakers gathered last week for an inspiring da…

DocTech Revolutionises Invoice Processing in the Plant Hire Industry with Unique Integration

27/05/2025

Member Post - DocuWare

With rising compliance demands and ever-increasing volumes of paperwork, Plant Hire businesses are u…

Workforce Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Brochure

26/05/2025

Member Post - Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Mind

Support Your Team’s Mental Health & Wellbeing with Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Min…

Hunter Adams Joins Greater Manchester Chamber

22/05/2025

Member Post - Hunter Adams

HR consulting and recruitment business, Hunter Adams is delighted to have joined Greater Manchester…

Reform UK suggestion to scrap Human Rights Protections - would HR be ready for the fallout?

22/05/2025

Member Post - p3od Human Resource Specialists

What is happening?With Reform UK gaining momentum, one of their key pledges is to withdraw the UK fr…

University collaborates with local charity to drive digital transformation and enhance service

22/05/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford is collaborating with Greater Manchester-based charity, Oldham Personal Ad…

Oldham leads the way in tech education as Greater Manchester’s first MEGA Hub

22/05/2025

Member Post - IN4 Group

Oldham has become the first borough in Greater Manchester to launch the pioneering MEGA Hub programm…

HOST Salford delivers £22.56m in social value and sets out a blueprint for digital growth in other regions

22/05/2025

Member Post - HOST

A leading innovation hub in Salford has delivered a transformational £22.56m in social value in two…

Buymedia’s Disruptive Ad Tech Powers 2,208% Growth and breaks into Top 100 Deloitte Ranking

21/05/2025

Member Post - Buymedia

Buymedia, an innovative ad tech company on a mission to empower businesses to make smarter, faster,…

15 things every UK landlord should know about Capital Gains Tax

21/05/2025

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

You may not have paid any Capital Gains Tax so far. It’s not as common as Income Tax, National Insur…

How digital identity will empower people and drive economic growth

21/05/2025

Member Post - CDD Services Ltd

Discussions around Digital Identity in the UK are heating up, particularly after the Government anno…

Right to Work: Why Pre-Employment Screening Isn’t Enough

20/05/2025

Member Post - CDD Services Limited T/A Spotlite

The Home Office is putting renewed focus on employer responsibility — not just when hiring someone,…

Stockport Homes Phase Out Sharepoint with DocuWare from DocTech

20/05/2025

Member Post - DocuWare

As businesses and housing associations grow, the tools and systems they rely on must scale with them…

Freeths secures compensation for victims of Post Office data breach

20/05/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Top 50 law firm Freeths has led the way in securing vital interim compensation for the sub-postmaste…

Gambit Appoints Nick Woodward as Managing Director to Bolster Strategic Growth Advisory Services

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Freeths advises YFM on multi-million-pound investment into S4labour

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Our Work With The University of Salford: AI Cybersecurity for SMEs

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Xaverian student lands ultra-competitive UKAEA Degree Apprenticeship

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Freeths bolsters pensions team with key partner hire

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Freeths named Official Legal Partner at first ever South by Southwest London

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North West-based Swansway Motor Group reports annual financial results

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Freeths welcomes new real estate partner as new head named in Manchester

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HMRC launches new online interactive help for compliance checks

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Freeths announced as key sponsor for Women of the Year 2025 for fifteenth year

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For the first time in Vernon Building Society’s 100-year history, the total assets of the Stockport…

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The Hallé announces its 2025/26 season of concerts

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PM+M bolsters partner team with internal promotions of Dan Bowles and Tara Maynard

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Mann Roberts Solicitors lands in Manchester-Bringing the Birds and the Bees Together!

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With the recent volatility we’ve witnessed in and around the markets and the economic world, the FX…

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Xaverian students have again impressed the BFI Film Academy, with three students gaining places on t…

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Freeths helped make history by announcing its ‘Woman with Edge’ winner at the 42nd Women of the Year…

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Aqua Design Group was started in Stockport by Dylan Moore in 2003 and he thought it was a good time…

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There is only one month to go until the UK’s biggest cleaning trade show arrives in Manchester, brin…

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Manchester has proudly claimed the title of the first European Capital of Cycling. This recognition…

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To achieve Greater Manchester's net zero and air quality goals, we need more electric vehicles on ou…

Myth Busting – Work Experience - much more than photocopying and making tea!

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Can you remember completing work experience? If so, can you remember it being meaningful? Like many…

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Small and medium sized businesses in and around Manchester are being urged to sign up for free to a…

Xeinadin makes largest acquisition to date with Irish accountancy & wealth management firm Quintas

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Xeinadin Group, one of the leading professional services groups in the UK & Ireland, has made a…

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Commenting on the Bank of England's decision to raise the interest rate, Dr Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman…

Graduate Recruitment and Skills Survey 2023

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This survey represents a unique collaboration of six industry bodies [Chartered Institute of Marketi…

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