Speedy Freight, one of the UK’s leading same day courier and logistics providers, has won the Finance Transformation and Change (Up to £100m Turnover) award at the 2026 Finance Awards. The Knutsford-based company was shortlisted in three highly competitive categories, with this award win recognising the significant progress made in transforming its finance function and […]

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Leading neurodiversity nutrition clinic So Nutrition has launched a pioneering new ADHD DNA test which helps people with ADHD better understand their habits around appetite, mood, sleep and even medication, enabling more targeted support.

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Workspace provider Orbit Spaces has expanded its District site at 55 King Street into a full flexible workspace. District now offers a new flexible coworking space with day passes from £10 and monthly coworking memberships at £50.

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Five Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) involving the University of Salford have been awarded a ‘Very Good’ rating by Innovate UK. This recognition highlights the successful collaborations that have enabled businesses to innovate, enhance their capabilities, and stimulate growth. The partnerships, which include collaborations with KP Acoustics, Greenjets, Valves Instruments Plus (VIP) Ltd, Farrat, and Irwin […]

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Many companies, such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, commercial facilities and hospitality businesses, have an incredibly high daytime and evening electricity demand, which can make it difficult to manage energy-related outgoings. Energy prices are at an all-time high. Not only that, but they can be incredibly volatile too, making it harder to forecast expenses. To combat […]

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Manchester-based Compassionate Care Group is expanding across the North West with the launch of a dedicated new complex care division. The fast growing family-run care provider has invested c.£500,000 in the launch of the new service that will deliver an exceptional range of nurse-led complex care services to adults, children and young people in their […]

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Manchester's lettings market has become even more competitive for renters, with homes being snapped up faster than they were a year ago despite rents continuing to rise, according to new research.

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