Author: Danielle Trigg

A new self-storage solution has just landed in Manchester, promising to cut storage costs by over 60% for households and businesses feeling the pinch. The Box Co., one of the UK’s fastest-growing storage startups, has expanded its operations to Greater Manchester. The twist? You only pay for what you actually store. That means no more shelling out for a whole unit when all you’ve got is a few boxes of winter clothes, stock overflow, or university bits and bobs. Unlike traditional storage services that charge a fixed fee for a space (whether you use it all or not), The Box…

If it feels like everyone you know in Manchester is juggling a second job, selling clothes online, or driving for Uber after work, you’re not imagining it. Manchester has quietly become one of the UK’s top cities for side hustles, with more residents than ever tapping into creative, flexible, and often digital ways to top up their income. In fact, 39% of Brits now have a side hustle, with average earnings of £210 a week. That’s nearly £1,000 extra a month for those putting in the hours! And in Manchester, the side-hustle spirit is thriving. The Rise of the Mancunian…