The Register · Volume IV

News

481 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.

  1. Nº 0222

    Debut hire for former Candidsky pair’s new agency

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Former Candidsky executives have established a new agency in Greater Manchester and made their inaugural…

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  2. Nº 0238

    DWP bank holiday benefit payment changes affecting claimants next week

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    The DWP is implementing bank holiday benefit payment adjustments affecting claimants throughout Greater…

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  3. Nº 0219

    Life sciences and clean energy in the frame as Cheshire declared “engine of growth” at multi-billion Northern funding launch

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Cheshire named 'engine of growth' in multi-billion Northern funding launch targeting life sciences and clean…

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  4. Nº 0215

    Makerfield by-election LIVE as constituents tell us they doubt Andy Burnham's chances against Reform surge

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    Makerfield by-election sees constituents doubt Andy Burnham's chances against Reform Party surge in Greater…

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  5. Nº 0224

    Manchester fashion brands target SEO growth with agency appointment

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Manchester fashion brands are appointing SEO agencies to boost their digital growth, as reported by Prolific…

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  6. Nº 0228

    New BBC director general Brittin warns of “tough choices” on first day on the job

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Tim Brittin begins his role as BBC director general, warning of challenging decisions ahead for the…

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  7. Nº 0211

    Office maintenance mistakes that can hurt productivity and profits

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    Helen Greaney's Business Manchester article examines how office maintenance oversights damage productivity…

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  8. Nº 0216

    Pep Guardiola leaving Man City LIVE updates: Exit timeline and Enzo Maresca latest

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    Pep Guardiola's exit from Manchester City is underway with ongoing updates on the departure timeline and…

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  9. Nº 0217

    Police to be given funding boost in crackdown and raids on 'dodgy' shops across region

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    Greater Manchester Police secures funding boost to conduct raids and enforcement operations against…

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  10. Nº 0226

    Prolific North brings GRAFT Regional Tech Champions initiative to the North East

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Prolific North expands its GRAFT Regional Tech Champions initiative to the North East, supporting tech…

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  11. Nº 0223

    Prolific North reveals plans for new CTO Debrief event backed by trio of sponsors

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Prolific North launches CTO Debrief event series with support from three sponsors, offering Greater…

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  12. Nº 0232

    Sadiq Khan the fly in the ointment as Northern mayors unite behind Olympic bid plan

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Northern mayors, including Greater Manchester representatives, unite behind Olympic bid plan despite…

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  13. Nº 0213

    Scotland’s Jane Mann writes first children’s book for grown-ups

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    Jane Mann from Scotland has published her first children's book written for adults, representing an…

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  14. Nº 0220

    Star Wars fans rejoice as Manchester bags The Mandalorian and Grogu UK IMAX exclusive

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Manchester has secured an exclusive UK IMAX screening of The Mandalorian and Grogu, boosting the region's…

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  15. Nº 0214

    The Lost Jem by Mia Cannell offers uplifting story of hope through adversity

    Business Manchester·19 May 2026

    Mia Cannell's 'The Lost Jem', covered by Business Manchester, presents an uplifting story of hope through…

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  16. Nº 0230

    Trailer drops for C4’s World’s Biggest Curry Restaurant Stockport Pyramid doc

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Channel 4 documentary trailer unveiled for Stockport's World's Biggest Curry Restaurant Pyramid project…

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  17. Nº 0231

    World’s longest-running radio drama to kick off 75th anniversary Northern stage show run in Manchester next month

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    The world's longest-running radio drama celebrates 75 years with a Northern stage show tour beginning in…

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  18. Nº 0229

    York tracking and security specialist partners with global aid worker safety network

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    A York tracking and security firm has partnered with a global aid worker safety network to enhance…

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  19. Nº 0221

    £3m funding boost for Newcastle AI agent enabler

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    A Newcastle-based AI agent enabler has raised £3m in funding, as reported by Prolific North, signalling…

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  20. Nº 0227

    £4.6bn Siemens UK and Ireland appoints Manchester-based CEO

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    Siemens UK and Ireland, valued at £4.6bn, has appointed a Manchester-based CEO, highlighting the city's…

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  21. Nº 0225

    “Multi-million” US acquisition for North East and London-based AI experience agency

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    A North East and London-based AI experience agency has been acquired by a US firm in a multi-million pound…

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  22. Nº 0218

    “Turning a relationship that has historically been extractive into one that is reciprocal” – Newcastle entrepreneur targets digital commerce in a world without cookies

    Prolific North·19 May 2026

    A Newcastle entrepreneur is developing cookie-free digital commerce solutions to create reciprocal rather…

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  23. Nº 0207

    70 years late, Manchester’s “football suffragettes” bag UK TV slot

    Prolific North·18 May 2026

    Manchester's historic women's football pioneers, known as the 'football suffragettes', have secured a UK…

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  24. Nº 0204

    Construction insurance gaps could leave UK contractors exposed, says Insure24

    Business Manchester·18 May 2026

    Insure24 warns that UK contractors risk being underinsured due to outdated policies as construction risks…

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