Priya Sharma
Business Reporter
Priya Sharma is the Business Reporter at The Manchester Daily, covering the city’s economy — the companies, openings, closures, jobs and developments driving Greater Manchester’s growth.
From Spinningfields boardrooms to independent traders, she tracks the money and the people behind Manchester’s business stories.
Priya’s latest articles
Manchester recognised as an emerging star of the global economy in new index
A new report by Oxford Economics highlights Manchester's rapid economic growth, grouping the city with European counterparts expected to see significant expansion over the next decade.
'Manchester shouldn't be a business plan, it should be a work of art': can the city grow without losing its soul?
Business leaders gathered at the Co-operative Bank to debate whether the global spotlight on Manchester is reaching all 10 boroughs. The answer? Not yet, but "swagger" without arrogance could be the key.
University of Greater Manchester launches UK's first defence engineering degree with AI at its core
The new programme was developed with missile manufacturer MBDA and defence firm Fastech, with four specialist pathways all embedding artificial intelligence. Applications are open now through UCAS for a September start.
Manchester Airport passengers' data exposed in cyber attack on parking, lounge and Wi-Fi bookings
Email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes have been accessed by an unauthorised third party. Flights are unaffected but the Manage My Booking service has been suspended and customers are warned to watch for scam messages.
Twelve Greater Manchester businesses called in administrators in June, including dental practice and real estate firm
More than 100 companies across the region have entered administration so far this year, with experts warning that rising costs, political uncertainty and a lack of affordable finance are driving firms into distress.
Fridge chaos in Greater Manchester supermarkets as shelves left empty amid record heatwave
Tesco stores in Altrincham, Haslingden and Crewe were among those hit by refrigeration breakdowns on the hottest June day on record, with one shopper saying "the entire UK is in meltdown."