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There’s a real buzz around Preston this September, and it’s easy to see why. The long-awaited Tram Bridge is finally taking shape and due for installation this autumn, reconnecting an iconic landmark and improving links across the city. At the same time, the much-loved Harris is reopening after its £19m restoration, bringing fresh cultural energy […]

Following our exciting announcement about our tenancy at Amounderness House, we thought we would recap the plans announced by Preston City Council which will ‘breath fresh air’ into our historic City. After a £200m investment and £24.98m awarded by the government from their ‘Towns Fund’ in 2021, Preston City Council announced their Harris Quarter focused […]

Researchers around the globe have found that a 4-day workweek could be the way forward. We are inclined to agree. The History of WeekendsThe typical Saturday-Sunday 48-hour weekend has only been around since the 1930s. Originally, Sundays were the only day off given due to it being a Day of Rest. However, in the late […]

2022 has certainly been an eventful year We have lost a Queen, gained a King and had three Prime Ministers in Downing Street. We’re not going to forget it anytime soon. It has been a struggle for many businesses but 2023 is a new year with a new outcome. The past year saw many problems […]

What a whirlwind of a year it’s been! At times this year, we wondered (like many people out there) what the future would look like when we emerge from lockdown. But now, as the vaccinations are being distributed and businesses are focussed on recovery, we’re looking forward to welcoming clients back to Wrkspace in 2021. […]

Many entrepreneurs and business owners automatically associate London with business success and the ideal location. However, this is changing business up north is booming. Social Mobility The assumption that business is all based in the south has a dramatic impact on social mobility. People living in areas where social mobility is easy, such as London […]

There has been a lot of discussion about a recession as a result of the nationwide lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses have lost revenue and had to furlough their staff at the peak of the virus, however, lots of businesses are now back to work. Whilst this is great news for businesses and […]

Wherever you go in the world you will find an internet cafe. Many people use them whilst travelling to access their webmail and instant messaging to keep in touch with family and friends. In many developing countries an internet cafe is the primary form of Internet access for citizens. This is because a shared-access model […]

The big question many businesses are facing today is how can workers safely return to the office? While new guidelines and protocols are a key component of a safe return to the workplace, and healthy buildings are a prominent element in these strategies.  What Are Healthy Buildings? The World Health Organization defines healthy buildings as: […]

Virtual tours have been allowing us to explore locations and workspaces without having to be physically present for many years. Now more than ever we’re taking advantage of this 360-degree feature to offer workspace tours from the safety and comfort of homes. Covid restrictions and stay at home orders are encouraging business owners and office […]