The Register · Volume IV

News

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

  1. Nº 0287

    Self-driving taxis and buses set to arrive in UK this year

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    Self-driving taxis and buses are set to launch in the UK during 2026, according to Prolific North…

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  2. Nº 0290

    Warehouse Project marks 20 years with Manchester film, exhibition and podcast series – in pictures

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    Warehouse Project celebrates 20 years with film, exhibition and podcast series, marking a significant…

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  3. Nº 0286

    Wembley to rename stands after Bradford City and Sunderland fans

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    Wembley Stadium is renaming its stands to honour Bradford City and Sunderland fans, according to Prolific…

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  4. Nº 0259

    BDB Global hires former Stein IAS creative chief amid push for sharper B2B campaigns

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    BDB Global appoints former Stein IAS creative chief to enhance B2B campaign capabilities in Greater…

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  5. Nº 0261

    Boohoo and PrettyLittleThing owner launches major AI shopping experiment on Facebook and Instagram

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    Boohoo Group and PrettyLittleThing owner has deployed an AI shopping experiment on Facebook and Instagram…

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  6. Nº 0258

    Global banking giant launches £5m Manchester AI partnership with university

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    A major international bank has committed £5m to an AI partnership with a Manchester university, positioning…

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  7. Nº 0262

    Greggs, Adidas and Asda among big names shortlisted for Prolific North Creative Awards 2026 – full list revealed

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    Prolific North has revealed shortlisted entrants for its 2026 Creative Awards, including Greggs, Adidas and…

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  8. Nº 0264

    Growth Company and Bruntwood SciTech bring Early-Stage Northern Showcase to Leeds after Manchester debut

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    Growth Company and Bruntwood SciTech expand their Early-Stage Northern Showcase from Manchester to Leeds…

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  9. Nº 0268

    In the bag! Crisp giant turns to its Northern soul for national campaign

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    A crisp giant has unveiled a national campaign centred on its Northern heritage, according to Prolific…

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  10. Nº 0269

    Kiss, Hits and Absolute Radio operator announces major Manchester in-house software hub plan

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    Kiss, Hits and Absolute Radio operator plans major Manchester in-house software hub, signalling significant…

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  11. Nº 0257

    Manchester gets the Love Actually treatment in new romcom from Bridget Jones makers – first look

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    Bridget Jones filmmakers are producing a new romcom set in Manchester, bringing major film production to…

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  12. Nº 0267

    NBA names teams for sport’s Co-op Live Manchester debut

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    The NBA has revealed the teams competing in Manchester's first Co-op Live arena match, establishing Greater…

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  13. Nº 0263

    Prolific North Tech Awards return for 2026 with new categories celebrating the North’s tech boom

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    Prolific North launches 2026 Tech Awards with new categories celebrating growth in the North's technology…

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  14. Nº 0253

    Robert Faulkner’s The Mysteries of Rome and Intrigue delivers a thrilling cross-border adventure

    Business Manchester·21 May 2026

    Robert Faulkner's new novel 'The Mysteries of Rome and Intrigue' offers a cross-border adventure…

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  15. Nº 0254

    Why Manchester Businesses Are Reassessing How They Transport Staff and Clients

    Business Manchester·21 May 2026

    Manchester businesses are reviewing their transport arrangements for staff and clients, according to…

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  16. Nº 0270

    Yorkshire strategic creative agency appoints to new client services chief position

    Prolific North·21 May 2026

    A Yorkshire creative agency has appointed a new chief of client services role, signalling continued…

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  17. Nº 0233

    5 Modern Use Cases for Architectural Woven Wire

    Business Manchester·20 May 2026

    Business Manchester examines five contemporary applications of architectural woven wire, showcasing how this…

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  18. Nº 0237

    A Life of Transformation: John M Hayes Releases ‘A Quest for Meaning’ Memoir

    Business Manchester·20 May 2026

    John M Hayes has released memoir 'A Quest for Meaning', chronicling his transformational journey. The…

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  19. Nº 0248

    Calm Down, Deer – it’s just a BTS look at the return of an iconic slogan, and no Michael Winner in sight

    Prolific North·20 May 2026

    Prolific North covers the resurgence of a celebrated advertising slogan in modern marketing, exploring its…

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  20. Nº 0236

    Disconnected Systems Are Slowing UK SMEs Down, Says N Six Studios

    Business Manchester·20 May 2026

    N Six Studios warns that disconnected systems are hindering UK SME performance, with implications for…

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  21. Nº 0243

    Gap in the market – Cheshire agency makes strategic “PR for HR” pivot

    Prolific North·20 May 2026

    A Cheshire PR agency has pivoted to specialise in 'PR for HR' services, addressing an identified market gap.…

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  22. Nº 0241

    Good news for freelancers as government promises “toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation

    Prolific North·20 May 2026

    The UK government has unveiled stringent new measures to tackle late payments, benefiting freelancers…

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  23. Nº 0244

    High-profile new chair as North West podcast producer doubles audience in 12 months

    Prolific North·20 May 2026

    A North West podcast producer has doubled its audience in 12 months and appointed a high-profile new chair…

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  24. Nº 0249

    It’s eight times bigger than Defence” – Mythos Manchester founder on why there’s still film funding out there if you look for it

    Prolific North·20 May 2026

    Mythos Manchester founder emphasises substantial film funding opportunities available in Greater Manchester…

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