Manchester Business Archive

Stobart Barristers chief hits back at quality claims
(Thu 15 Nov 2012 10:21)
Stobart Barrister director Trevor Howarth has hit back at claims that changes to the legal system will effect the quality of legal advice given to the public.

Manchester PR firm lands X Factor for dogs account
(Fri 09 Nov 2012 11:02)
Manchester public relations firm Smoking Gun PR has been hired to run a social media campaign for the canine equivalent of X Factor.

Siemens - Next Big Step - the power of wind
(Thu 01 Nov 2012 12:36)
Energy giants Siemens have taken it upon themselves to tackle the world’s fast and ever-increasing need for more energy with an ambitious mission utilising their growing number of lean, highly efficient, robust and rel

Manchester-based furniture maker appoints Metis Partners to sell brand
(Mon 29 Oct 2012 18:05)
Manchester-based furniture maker Zutux (UK) Ltd has appointed international intellectual property specialist Metis Partners to sell its brand and reputation.

Manchester PR agency lands 'Rugby League Live 2' contract
(Thu 25 Oct 2012 09:30)
Manchester-based PR and sports agency Ingenious has landed a contract to market Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game Rugby League Live 2.

Umbro to be sold by Nike in $225m deal
(Thu 25 Oct 2012 09:08)
Greater Manchester-based sports brand Umbro is to be sold by its parent company Nike in a deal worth $225m (£141m).

UNICEF praises Greater Manchester midwifery students
(Thu 18 Oct 2012 10:43)
UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative has praised University of Salford's midwifery students after they were scored higher than any of their counterparts across UK.

Youth the key to Manchester tech hub, says leading entrepreneur
(Mon 15 Oct 2012 17:43)
Nurturing young talent is the key to helping Manchester become the tech capital of the UK, according to ANS Group founder and chairman Scott Fletcher.

Wigan Expo 2012 attracts TV and sports stars
(Fri 12 Oct 2012 16:56)
This year's Wigan Expo 2012 has been hailed as a success, attracting TV and sports stars to the town's DW Stadium.

Manchester City City Council helps businesses go 'green'
(Thu 11 Oct 2012 17:27)
Manchester City Council's Environmental Business Pledge has been hailed as a success, helping businesses across Wigan borough go green and save money.

North West Ambulance Service scoops prestigious award
(Thu 11 Oct 2012 09:38)
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has become Britain's first ambulance service to achieve the prestigious Investors in People Gold award.

British Coatings Federation Industrial Coatings Council appoints new chairman
(Tue 09 Oct 2012 11:37)
The British Coatings Federation has named HMG Paints Ltd’s managing director John Falder as the chairman of its Industrial Coatings Council.

IT firm EON Reality creates 240 jobs in Manchester
(Thu 04 Oct 2012 08:49)
American IT firm EON Reality has announced that it is moving its European headquarters to Manchester in a move that will create 240 jobs.

Midshire appoints The Owl Consortium to support world’s longest football match
(Tue 02 Oct 2012 10:41)
Midshire has appointed PR and marketing agency The Owl Consortium to support its upcoming projects, including the world’s longest football match.

Greater Manchester resident sweeps 'Bus Driver of the Year' awards
(Thu 20 Sep 2012 08:02)
A Greater Manchester resident has swept the board at the ‘Bus Driver of the Year 2012’ awards, picking up two gongs and scoring highest on the written test.

Courtyard by Marriott offering revitalised hotel experience
(Fri 14 Sep 2012 13:51)
Travelling can be energy draining at the best of times - but Marriott are offering to invigorate you with their revitalised Courtyard hotel experience.

Dragons' Den, The Apprentice puts off potential entrepreneurs, study finds
(Thu 30 Aug 2012 10:18)
Television shows like Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice paint an inaccurate picture of entrepreneurship and put off some people from starting their own business, according to the findings of a new study.

Sale Rotary Club names youngest ever president
(Wed 29 Aug 2012 10:25)
Sale Rotary Club has named James Eisen as its youngest ever president.

University of Manchester to become hub for International Centre for Advanced Materials
(Tue 07 Aug 2012 07:25)
The University of Manchester is to benefit from investment from oil giant BT as part of the firm's plans to establish an International Centre for Advanced Materials in the UK.

Manchester to benefit from Life Sciences funding boost
(Mon 06 Aug 2012 09:45)
Manchester will be one of the major beneficiaries of a substantial funding boost to the UK's Life Sciences sector.