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  • Welcoming our new members

    Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026

    We’re delighted to welcome our newest members who joined us in December and January: We’re delighted to welcome our newest members […]

The Started Advisory Board brings fintech leaders together for candid AI debate

As excitement and concern around AI grow in equal measure, the Started Advisory Board convened CEOs, founders and financial services […]

22nd October 2026

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Before the Binary: Gender, Colonialism and the Politics of Identity

Date: Thursday, October 29, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Ernst & Young LLP Manchester, England Join us during Black […]

22nd October 2026

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The AI Governance Reality Check, Manchester (roundtable)

How do you supervise a junior colleague who can’t yet tell when AI is wrong? The question came up at […]

22nd October 2026

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River Capital backs Liverpool medtech firm Jones AV with a six-figure growth loan to support European expansion

River Capital, has provided a six-figure growth loan to Jones AV Ltd, the Birkenhead-based operating theatre integration specialist, to support […]

22nd October 2026

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Former solicitor wins business award for digital innovation in coaching and inclusion

Hannah Cohen, founder of The Insight Coach, has won the Most Effective Digital Adoption by a Non-Digital Business award at […]

20th October 2026

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Valto selects Entyce Creative to develop new brand identity

Digital infrastructure specialist, Valto repositions itself as it enters its next phase of growth, with a rebrand by creative agency, […]

20th October 2026

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Autumn Budget 2026 events: Breakfast Briefing

Join us for our Autumn Budget Breakfast Briefing, where our local teams will explore the key announcements from the Chancellor’s […]

20th October 2026

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Rickitt Mitchell advises RideTandem on the acquisition of StudentSafe

Rickitt Mitchell is delighted to have advised RideTandem on its acquisition of StudentSafe, the UK’s largest independent provider of technology-enabled […]

20th October 2026

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Unemployment fall must not mask youth employment crisis ahead of budget, says MHA

A fall in unemployment is welcome news for the North West economy but must not be mistaken for a turning […]

20th October 2026

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Shop for a Cause! Smart Works Greater Manchester Pops Up in Spinningfields

Looking for your next wardrobe find? Join Smart Works Greater Manchester at No.1 Spinningfields on Wednesday 4th November for a […]

20th October 2026

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Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: legal protections following early prisoner release scheme

As the UK marks Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Clarke Willmott LLP is highlighting legal protections for people who fear contact […]

20th October 2026

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The Construction Blueprint: What Does It Take to Be in the Top 10% for ESG?

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: The Bloc Manchester, England How can construction businesses improve ESG […]

20th October 2026

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