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The region's biggest employers include THG, B&M, JD Sports, Manchester Airport, The Co-op Group, United Utilities and Bentley.

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16:50, 10 Jan 2024
Opinion
OpinionWhy Covid-inflicted high street changes are for the better - and 'a long time overdue'
North West'Now is the time to invest in learning and skills'
OpinionWhy health and public services organisations need to think about degree apprenticeships
Retail'Technology is key to re-opening retail in post-lockdown Britain'
SMEs'Collaboration and digitalisation needed to tackle the future of waste'
Manufacturing
TechnologyEco-friendly food packaging firms 2M Group and Xampla win Innovate UK support to grow manufacturing
North WestWhat’s in store for the North West economy in 2024
Climate AgendaGlass recycler Recresco acquired by European giant BA Glass Group and aims for international growth
Maritime£26m deal to build new Mersey Ferry in Birkenhead is ‘significant milestone’ for local maritime industry
ManufacturingConcrete nanotech firm Concretene signs development deal in 'significant step' that could take graphene blend global
Economic Development
EnvironmentUk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by planners
North WestReport calls for more rail freight in Manchester to help construction sector and cut carbon emissions
HousingThe most expensive place to buy house in the North West revealed - latest analysis of region's property prices
North WestHundreds of homes and a new station: The key developments coming to Wigan in 2024
North WestWhat’s in store for the North West economy in 2024
Tech
North WestWhat’s in store for the North West economy in 2024
TechnologyQuantum computing, climate change and cancer treatments: How Sci-Tech Daresbury wants to solve the world's big problems
TechnologyNeil McArthur's Freedom Fibre in 'strategic merger' with VX UK to accelerate growth
North WestGlobal growth ambition for Apadmi after private equity investment from CBPE
Climate AgendaThe Manchester team setting off lightning to keep our lights on - and help the UK’s push to Net Zero
Commercial Property
property newsDeveloper Langtree on working from home and property prospects in an election year
North WestWhat’s in store for the North West economy in 2024
property newsChris Oglesby named CEO of Bruntwood SciTech
CBRENatWest sells landmark Manchester office building to Parthena Reys
Commercial PropertyNew larger Manchester home for electric vehicle charging firm Be.EV as it joins Bruntwood SciTech's 111 Piccadilly
Retail & Consumer
Retail & High StreetThe Gym Group to double rate of new openings in 2024
Food and DrinkVimto founder's great-grandson joins Nichols board as soft drinks giant reports positive trading
BoohooBoohoo considers closing its controversial Leicester factory
AsdaAsda owners insist chain had no ‘strategy’ to profit from higher fuel prices
property newsProperty groups welcome Manchester Good Landlord Charter
Professional Services
Creative & DigitalMore than 600 jobs lost across the North as print company Communisis collapses
FinanceProbe into PwC's handling of Intu Properties accounts closed
FinanceLitigation funder Sandfield Capital plans to expand after raising £20m
Professional ServicesBegbies Traynor hires more staff and warns of more insolvencies as cost-of-living crisis goes on
property newsElanders swoops for North West logistics firm Kammac in £100m deal
Enterprise
Insolvency and AdministrationHousebuilder Stewart Milne Group in administration - talks continue over future of its North West sites
North WestWhat’s in store for the North West economy in 2024
BAE Systems plcNew Year Honours: Bosses at TalkTalk, BAE Systems, AJ Bell, Wetherspoon and Arriva among those recognised
North WestNorth West business interviews of the year - from entrepreneurs to politicians and former football stars
SMEsElection specialist taken over by investment firm