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Café Blah’s rental dispute begs the question: is Manchester facing the death of small businesses?

Café Blah’s rental dispute begs the question: is Manchester facing the death of small businesses?

Café Blah in Withington is temporarily closed after a rental dispute between the business owners and the landlord. This poses the question: what policies are in place to protect small businesses in Manchester?
GRUB MCRs monthly takeover of Kampus cancelled: Why we need to support local Manchester businesses

GRUB MCRs monthly takeover of Kampus cancelled: Why we need to support local Manchester businesses

After GrubMCR’s takeover at Kampus was cancelled, other developers stepped in to help. Long Live the Local are leading the fight back for other independent businesses across the city who haven’t been so lucky.
“Environmentally conscious” UoM spent £250,000 on Amazon in 2020

“Environmentally conscious” UoM spent £250,000 on Amazon in 2020

Investigation reveals that 1 in 10 University expenses purchases were with Amazon in 2020
Student businesses to follow  #1: Accessories

Student businesses to follow #1: Accessories

This first installment of the Student businesses to follow series which focuses on accessories brands.
‘Can you make this for me?’: The student start-ups launched in lockdown

‘Can you make this for me?’: The student start-ups launched in lockdown

How UoM students are embracing lockdown to launch businesses and improve their mental health
Your winter wardrobe staple based on your zodiac sign

Your winter wardrobe staple based on your zodiac sign

Your horoscope may tell you who the ideal partner will be or whether good fortune is coming your way, but have you ever thought about letting it decide your winter wardrobe?