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THG Fulfil partners BON CHARGE on UK delivery push

Orders for UK customers should arrive faster after BON CHARGE moved fulfilment to Manchester, with next-day delivery available until 12:30am.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

DevOps

Nuclear Institute launches careers conference in Manchester

Skills shortages and retention pressures are driving the UK nuclear sector to widen its talent pipeline beyond engineers and scientists.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Surveillance

M&S says Auror platform cuts store violence and theft

Retail staff are feeling safer after shared police reporting cut violence and helped spot repeat offenders behind a rise in shop theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

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Digital Transformation

Apex wins Marketing Team of the Year at Network Group

Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Channel marketing

VIOOH adds Abode Media residential screens to marketplace

Advertisers can now buy more than 250 residential screens in UK housing blocks through VIOOH, extending reach into premium urban buildings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Customer Experience

Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform

Britain is set for more local gift options as the rebranded marketplace uses fresh funding to widen its catalogue and reach smaller towns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Digital Transformation

ANS names Ali Mustoe-Playfair as Agentic Operations Chief

The new post reflects a push to make AI adoption a business process, as the Manchester firm targets agent support for all staff by 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Customer Experience

Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie

Rising demand for responsive claims handling is prompting the firm to deepen broker links through new hires and a BIBA association.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

DevOps

Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI

The deal strengthens Celerity's FinOps and secrets management offer as more businesses seek fewer suppliers for hybrid cloud control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform

The deal gives retailers a single system for fulfilment, shipping and returns, serving more than 400 customers across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds

Founders are increasingly opting for commuter-belt bases, as new data shows more than half of UK startups now launch outside Central London.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Virtualisation

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Organisers say the two-day programme will tackle deepfake hiring, data sovereignty and the mounting risks of AI-driven cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer

The reshuffle is meant to tighten service delivery as the Manchester-based energy software provider brings customer success and compliance under one executive.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026