Thousands of Greater Manchester jobs lost amid company collapses and closures in 2025

In 2025, Greater Manchester faced significant job losses and business closures across various sectors, including sports clubs, charities, and retailers. Notable casualties included Unimetals, a recycling firm that filed for liquidation, putting around 650 jobs at risk. The 152-year-old Salford Red Devils were wound up due to an unpaid tax bill, while TGI Fridays, with locations in Sale and Manchester, faced uncertainty with a second notice of potential administration. Pizza Hut announced closures of seven restaurants in the area, affecting over 1,200 jobs. The charity Manchester Pride entered voluntary liquidation amid financial struggles, and The Hidden Treasure Trust, supporting those in poverty, closed unexpectedly, resulting in 48 job losses. Other closures included Didsbury Gin, Bodycare, Claire’s Accessories, and several Poundland and River Island stores in Greater Manchester. The overall landscape highlighted the economic challenges businesses faced, prompting hard choices and restructuring efforts to stay afloat.

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