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Coronavirus: Business support grants launched in Oldham

Oldham businesses can now take advantage of cash grants to support them during the coronavirus pandemic.

Date Published 01/04/2020


Coronavirus: NatWest warning as scammers take advantage

Scammers are using the Coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to prey on vulnerable people and businesses amid the general public's unrest at this time.

Date Published 03/04/2020

GC Business Growth Hub is #HereForBusiness

Greater Manchester’s business community is currently facing a challenge like never before, but the message from GC Business Growth Hub is that its expert advisers are...

Date Published 03/04/2020


Interserve awarded £25m contract to build new Saddleworth School

Interserve Group Limited, the international support services, construction and equipment group, has been named preferred bidder by the Department for Education to design and build...

Date Published 25/03/2020

Coronavirus: Failsworth-born Sir Jim to build TWO hand sanitiser factories

A billionaire businessman who was raised in Failsworth has pledged to build two hand sanitiser factories in just ten days.

Date Published 25/03/2020


Oldham Business Awards 2020 - finalists announced

The 2020 Oldham Business Awards category nominees have been announced.

Date Published 24/03/2020

Coronavirus: Tech challenge launched to offer digital support during outbreak

People who are required to stay at home for several weeks because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) could soon benefit from new technology that aims to combat the effects of social...

Date Published 23/03/2020


Coronavirus: Manchester airport staff face uncertain future

The fallout from the Coronavirus crisis continues to hit business hard, and now Manchester Airport chiefs have been forced to impose temporary pay cuts and lay-offs on its staff,...

Date Published 17/03/2020

Trafford Centre owner Intu in fight for survival

The owner of the Trafford Centre in Manchester has warned that it could go bust.

Date Published 12/03/2020


Oldham JYSK store opening is a record-breaker

Scandi furniture brand JYSK broke all previous UK records for a store opening when its new Oldham store opened its doors on Saturday (March 7) at Alexandra Retail Park.

Date Published 11/03/2020

Government-backed support programme launched to help Oldham businesses facing redundancy

Businesses facing the prospect of making redundancies in Oldham can benefit from a new Government-backed programme, which provides end-to-end support to those employers wanting to...

Date Published 11/03/2020


Medlock FRB completes school for children with autism

Pupils and staff have moved into a new school for children with autism which has been built and fitted out by Medlock FRB.

Date Published 11/03/2020

Over 2,000 businesses formed in Oldham in 2019

Latest statistics show that Oldham saw an increase in the number of businesses over the last 12 months, despite a background of political and economic uncertainty.

Date Published 05/03/2020


HPP gear up to stage manufacturing roadshow

Furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hills Panel Products (HPP) is hosting an open-day and regional roadshow with a partner manufacturer at its Oldham HQ later this...

Date Published 04/03/2020

WIN £250 to spend in Oldham's brand new JYSK store!

Oldhamers are invited to get along to the exciting grand opening of the brand new JYSK store at the Alexandra Retail Park.

Date Published 04/03/2020


Well over 2,000 new businesses were formed last year

Latest statistics show that Greater Manchester saw an increase in the number of businesses over the last 12 months, despite a background of political and economic uncertainty.

Date Published 03/03/2020

Success for Oldham in the Greater Manchester Asian Business Leaders Awards

From social enterprise Upturn to digital marketeers dsgn uk, Oldham dominated the Greater Manchester Asian Business Leaders Awards (27 February).

Date Published 28/02/2020


Garratts offer support for unique Hostage International event

Garratts Solicitors are proud to be sponsoring a Hostage International reception which offers people the opportunity to hear first-hand the impact that being held hostage has on...

Date Published 21/02/2020

Flying the flag for Oldham in the Asian Business Leaders Awards

A web design business that began in a garage and now completes contracts for the likes of TESCO, plus a unique agency that trains foreign medics plugging life-threatening gaps in...

Date Published 18/02/2020


Ex Thomas Cook colleagues launching new Barrhead Travel agency in Oldham

Barrhead Travel, one of the UK’s leading travel agencies, has announced plans to invest in the relaunch of a new travel agency in Oldham, bringing five local ex-Thomas Cook staff...

Date Published 07/02/2020

Oldham-based PMD Business Finance appoints new senior director

Oldham based business finance firm PMD has appointed Callum Bull as a new business development director.

Date Published 04/02/2020


Local businesses invited to Oldham construction procurement event

An event to help businesses benefit from construction opportunities across Oldham has been organised.

Date Published 30/01/2020

North West starts 2020 with business confidence boost

Business confidence in the North West rose 20 points on the back of soaring economic optimism during January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank...

Date Published 29/01/2020


Finalists announced for first North West Family Business Awards

The finalists for the inaugural North West Family Business Awards have been selected by the judges – with 192 entries from across the region.

Date Published 29/01/2020

Oldham College gets the green light for £9m construction centre

Oldham College's transformation is entering a new phase after its plans for a £9million Construction Centre were approved.

Date Published 29/01/2020


North West’s listed companies add £6.4bn as values continue to soar

The North West's listed companies continued to increase their value in the final quarter of 2019, adding £6.4bn to their total market capitalisation, according to Deloitte. 

Date Published 29/01/2020

New senior appointment at OCL

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has employed a new Head of Business Development, responsible for the trust’s marketing and sales functions plus its Customer Relationship Management...

Date Published 28/01/2020


JYSK to expand into Oldham

JYSK, the Scandinavian-owned multi-billion Euro furniture brand, has announced it will open in Oldham in Spring 2020.

Date Published 28/01/2020

Oldham comes second in the list of best places for freelancers

Oldham has been revealed as one of the best places for freelance and remote workers to live, according to a new study.

Date Published 28/01/2020


Debbie Abrahams' bid to protect small businesses

Late payments campaigner, Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has seen her initiative, to introduce Project Bank Accounts for large public construction jobs,...

Date Published 28/01/2020

Oldham structural design firm supporting modular steer car-park manufacturer to boost Manchester Airport spaces

A structural engineering consultancy from Oldham is working with a modular steel car-park manufacturer to increase temporary spaces at busy UK sites, including Manchester Airport.

Date Published 24/01/2020


Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership Chair Announcement

In a nationwide first, the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GMLEP) is set to appoint two industry leaders as co-chairs of the board, with Mo Isap and Lou Cordwell...

Date Published 23/01/2020

Energy leader Jenny Moten elected to North West CBI regional council

One of the leading figures in the North West energy sector has been elected to the regional council of business organisation, the CBI.

Date Published 21/01/2020


Oldham-based Ripple Group continue to invest into the future

Retail interior, display equipment and bespoke manufacturing specialist Ripple Group has invested over £200,000 in new advanced technology machinery for its joinery and...

Date Published 09/01/2020

An exciting year ahead for award winning Donkeystone Brewery

Donkeystone Brewery have won planning permission to open a tap room at their premises in Greenfield, so they can welcome customers to try their beers.

Date Published 08/01/2020


ZenOffice aims high for 2020 with appointment of new Sales Director

ZenOffice has appointed a new Sales Director to assist the growth and progression of the company in 2020.

Date Published 06/01/2020

Call for ambitious Greater Manchester creative businesses to join new Creative Scale-Up programme

Creative industry businesses in Greater Manchester who are looking to grow and attract investment are being given the opportunity to join an innovative new programme, that is set...

Date Published 03/01/2020


 Oldham-based housing association moves closer to £6m affordable housing scheme in Werneth

Oldham-based housing association, First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), and developer Keepmoat Homes have signed a contract to build 36 new homes for affordable rent and improve a...

Date Published 02/01/2020

LWC Drinks purchases new £8.5m new site to support continued growth

LWC Drinks, the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, today announces that it has purchased a new 173,000 square foot unit, to support its continued growth.

Date Published 20/12/2019


Remedian sponsor Coliseum panto chorus uniforms.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s official IT providers, Remedian IT Solutions, spread some extra festive cheer at the theatre as they sponsored the off-stage uniforms for Jack and the...

Date Published 11/12/2019

HPP celebrate the best in the borough

Furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) is supporting an awards night to celebrate the best public sector workers across the borough of...

Date Published 06/12/2019


Studio KMA Continues Growth with Recruitment of Planning Director

As part of its continued expansion, Oldham based architects practice, Studio KMA, has recruited Stephen Irvine as Director of Town Planning based in Oldham.

Date Published 04/12/2019

Family businesses across the region prepare for big awards night

Tickets for the North West Family Business Awards are being released in preparation for the glitzy event on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Date Published 22/11/2019


Pearson Law team wins 2019 Oldham Corporate Quiz which supports DR Kershaw's Hospice

A Team from Pearson Solicitors & Financial Advisers won the 2019 Oldham Corporate Quiz, which is organised by the Oldham Business Awards and raised £1,000 for Dr Kershaw’s

Date Published 21/11/2019

Manchester Airport’s PremiAir opens its doors to the cameras

Manchester Airport has released pictures of the new PremiAir terminal at Manchester Airport.

Date Published 14/11/2019


Award joy for Diodes

Diodes Incorporated has announced that its manufacturing facilities in Oldham have been declared the UK electronic systems industry’s best in 2019 at the TechWorks Awards.

Date Published 12/11/2019

Workflo Solutions heading for Saddleworth

Workflo Solutions, one of the UK’s fastest growing outsourced managed services providers which has its headquarters in Livingston near Edinburgh, has opened its first facility...

Date Published 11/11/2019


Cyber crime boost for local businesses

A brand new Cyber Resilience Centre has been launched to help safeguard Greater Manchester’s business community.

Date Published 08/11/2019

New Chair of YENO  (Youth Enterprise Network Oldham) .

Sonia Ayaz is the new Chair of YENO (Youth Enterprise Network Oldham) .

Date Published 08/11/2019


Oldham's 'joint bus service' fares to rise in New Year

Bus passengers in Oldham, Rochdale and other northern parts of Greater Manchester will no longer be able to travel across different services using a single ticket.

Date Published 05/11/2019

HPP highlights career choices at Oldham Jobs Fair

FURNITURE components manufacturer and distributor Hills Panel Products (HPP) highlighted its wide range of career and training opportunities when it took part in the...

Date Published 22/10/2019


MD of a Manchester property firm warns 'recession is coming'.

With struggling manufacturers, high street doom and gloom, consumer uncertainty - and not to mention … the B word (Boris or Brexit, take your pick), the UK might be facing a...

Date Published 21/10/2019

DACHSER Logistics Operational at Kingsway Business Park

DACHSER UK’s new multi-million pound warehouse and hub for its Northern England services is now operational.

Date Published 17/10/2019


Structural design firm in Oldham completes specialist services for new logistics site

Structural and civil engineering company Edge Structural Design has completed its specialist services for a new logistics site near St Helens and the M6 motorway.

Date Published 16/10/2019

Interserve wins £13m contract to create a ‘cultural gateway’ for Oldham with new Heritage & Arts Centre

Oldham Council has selected Interserve, the international support services, construction and equipment group, to deliver a £13m major centre for culture, arts, history and...

Date Published 16/10/2019


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