Author: Danielle Trigg

easyJet has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Bari, Italy, set to launch for summer 2026, with seats now available to book. The service will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays from 3 July, offering travellers direct access to Italy’s Adriatic coast and the wider Puglia region. Bari is a historic port city known for its atmospheric old town, scenic seafront promenade and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore medieval castles and churches, wander narrow streets, enjoy coastal views along the Lungomare and experience the region’s renowned food scene. Flights are available via easyJet.com and the mobile…

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Independent wine importer and London wine bar group Humble Grape has continued the rapid expansion of its wholesale division, securing a wave of new trade accounts since April 2025 alongside ongoing investment in its senior sales team. New additions to the portfolio include hospitality and retail venues across London, Manchester, Aberdeen and St Albans, strengthening Humble Grape’s growing national footprint. These new accounts join an established wholesale roster that includes leading restaurants, hotels and wine-led venues, supported by a strong agency selection featuring sommelier-favourite producers such as Gonet, Bartinney, Paul Lato and Ojai. The expansion is being driven by a…

AI-powered analytics and customer engagement company Dataroid has secured US $6.6 million in Pre-Series A funding. The round was led by Tacirler Asset Management’s FinAI Venture Capital Fund, alongside participation from the Future Impact Venture Capital Fund and Endeavor Catalyst. The investment will help co-founders Fatih Isbecer, Elif Parlak and Can Elmas expand operations into new international markets, particularly within EMEA. Dataroid also plans to step up its global marketing efforts and continue improving its AI-powered self-service analytics platform. Commenting on the investment, Ozge Atalay, Co-Founder of FinAI Venture Capital Fund, said: “Dataroid’s technology stack, designed for highly regulated sectors…

Dean Gormley is now a partner at DWF in Manchester. DWF is a global company that offers integrated legal and business services. This makes the company’s finance and restructuring practice stronger.Dean has a lot of experience helping lenders, borrowers, and investors with complex UK and cross-border deals. These include leveraged and acquisition finance, real estate finance, asset-based lending, corporate banking, and debt restructurings. He will also work closely with DWF’s Corporate Team to help the company’s private equity and venture capital clients. Prior to joining DWF, Dean spent his career at national and international law firms, most recently as a…

For years, Manchester businesses have been told the same thing when it comes to SEO.Create good content, and rankings will follow. Yet in practice, many local companies are doing exactly that and still failing to appear on page one. Their blogs are well written, their service pages are detailed, and their websites look professional. Meanwhile, competitors with fewer pages and less visible effort continue to dominate search results. For many Manchester businesses, improving visibility now depends less on publishing more pages and more on adopting effective link-building strategies that earn trust from authoritative and relevant websites. Content Is No Longer…

Sustainability in construction has shifted from a future ambition to a present-day requirement. Across Manchester and the wider North West, developers and contractors are facing growing pressure to reduce waste, improve efficiency and demonstrate responsible site practices. In 2026, sustainable construction is no longer driven by marketing promises alone. It is being shaped by tighter margins, urban site constraints and increasing scrutiny from clients, planners and local communities. Manchester’s Development Pipeline Is Raising Expectations Manchester continues to experience sustained development across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. As build density increases, so does attention on how materials are managed throughout a…

The pandemic may no longer dominate headlines, but its impact on workplace hygiene has not disappeared. Across Manchester, businesses are continuing to reassess how they manage cleanliness, safety and compliance in offices, factories, gyms, hospitality venues and public-facing environments. In 2026, cleaning standards will no longer be treated as a reactive measure. They are becoming a core operational consideration that influences employee wellbeing, customer confidence and regulatory compliance. Hygiene Expectations Have Permanently Changed Before 2020, cleaning routines were often based on convenience or habit. Today, expectations are higher and more clearly defined. Employees are more aware of hygiene practices, while…

Manchester has long been known for its busy events calendar, from major music tours and conferences to sporting fixtures and cultural festivals. As the city continues to attract large audiences in 2026, attention is increasingly turning to what happens behind the scenes, particularly when it comes to waste. Zero waste is no longer a buzz phrase used in marketing campaigns. For many Manchester venues, it is becoming a practical goal shaped by cost pressures, compliance requirements and changing public expectations. Why Zero-Waste Is Becoming a Priority Event waste has always been complex. High footfall over short periods creates large volumes…

LGT Wealth Management has announced that it will move its Manchester team to a new long-term office in Spinningfields in the middle of 2026. This shows that the company is still committed to the North West. The move will give clients and coworkers a bigger, newer, and more collaborative space.The move is part of a bigger plan for the UK to grow. This plan has been moving faster since LGT Wealth Management bought Aberdeen’s discretionary fund management business in 2023. The deal gave the company more offices in Birmingham and Leeds and made teams in Bristol and Edinburgh stronger. It…

The Ivy Collection’s new research shows that in 2026, being rich doesn’t mean you have to pay a lot or be exclusive. It’s not what people do, but how they feel. These days, Britons think of luxury as spending time with loved ones, having fun, and getting small, cheap treats that fit into their daily lives. The results back up The Ivy has decided to bring back and add to its famous £19.17 two-course set menu. It will start on Monday, January 5. People want dining experiences that are more about connecting, being comfortable, and having fun together than about…

easyJet has begun its Big Orange Sale, which lets people flying out of Manchester Airport save up to 20% on thousands of flights that will leave in 2026. You can get tickets for as little as £18.99 off until February 3, 2026.The sale is for trips that happen between January 5 and December 13, 2026. There are more than 145,000 discounted seats available from Manchester alone, including flights during the busy February and October half-term periods and routes to new places that were added this year. Big Orange Sale Package Holiday Discounts The best package holiday company is giving you…