50 office deals in first quarter as Manchester market stays ‘robust’ and agents remain optimistic

Manchester office transactions in the first quarter were down on last year – but agents say they expect levels to rise again this year as the pipeline remains strong and the market ‘robust’. The latest figures from the Manchester Office Agency Forum (MOAF) show 50 deals were completed in the first quarter. A total of 172,782 sq …

North West firms in distress rise by 33% in consumer squeeze

The number of North West firms in significant distress has increased by a third in the last year, new figures reveal. The information from the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag report found 58,599 firms in the region suffering from significant distress in the first three months of 2024, a 33% rise from the same period …

AI talent pool grows in Liverpool, Accenture research shows

Liverpool is home to a growing AI talent pool, new research from consultancy giant Accenture has shown. The firm’s latest UK Tech Talent Tracker shows demand for AI jobs has risen by some 49% in the last six months, according to an analysis of LinkedIn’s Professional Network data. The study showed the biggest increases in …