Latest News | Manchester-headquartered marketing communications agency MC2 has moved to employee ownership, Insider can reveal, with co-founder Mike Perls MBE describing the deal as the "most significant moment" in the company's history. Read More… |
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Sara Barrett from Mills & Reeve says the Supreme Court's ruling has finally confirmed that Uber's drivers should be classified as workers, and are therefore entitled to the National Minimum Wage and paid holidays. This decision has attracted attention, not just because Uber is a household name, but because it has re-examined the approach taken to resolving disputes about employment status. Read More… |
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Environmental, engineering and technical services business RSK Group has acquired four companies as it looks to start its current financial year strongly. Read More… |
Warrington-based WHP Telecoms, which is backed by Equistone, is continuing its acquisition drive with the takeover of a UK counterpart that specialises in wireless design. Read More… |
Manchester-based polyurethane foam provider The Vita Group has initiated a comprehensive multimillion-pound investment programme following the completion of an Italian acquisition. Read More… |
Manchester manufacturer Renold has completed the acquisition of a conveyor chain specialist Read More… |
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Helen Pyne from Deloitte says businesses around the world are targeted by cyber criminals every day. Thankfully, not all will be successful but others can sneak through the back door with significant consequences. Read More… |
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The company responsible for maintaining the North West's electricity network has set out a draft plan to invest almost £2bn before 2028. Read More… |
K3 Capital Group has continued to trade ahead of expectations. Read More… |
Weightmans has been appointed to provide legal services to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Read More… |
LDC-backed SRL Traffic Systems has appointed a new chief operating officer. Read More… |
Supermarket giant Tesco has "built a stronger business" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, its chief executive has said. Read More… |
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Craig Dean, regional Director - North West at razorblue, says data loss can be caused by several different factors and you need to protect your business from all of them. Read More… |
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CubicWorks has been appointed by Hilti as the main contractor on the fit-out of its 42,000 sq ft UK headquarters at No.1 Circle Square. Read More… |
Iron Mountain Incorporated has expanded its UK operations with the opening of a large facility in Heywood. Read More… |
A consortium of North West housing associations and local authorities has launched a £560m framework to build 4,000 homes. Read More… |
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Janet Robinson, associate solicitor at Slater Heelis, explains why Employee Ownership Trusts are becoming the popular route to exit. Read More… |
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Manchester-headquartered outdoor living and garden furniture retailer Moda Furnishings is on track to for a year of "exceptional revenue growth" underpinned by record levels of investment. Read More… |
Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird has completed the design, manufacture and installation of a test rig as part of a scheme looking to re-establish the UK as a world leader in thermal hydraulics research. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A vegan pizzeria is launching its Manchester branch next month in the former Dough Pizza Kitchen site. Read More… |
A non-executive director at Lookers is stepping down. Read More… |
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