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Insights from GCUC UK’s data panel with Jordan Saleh (CBRE), Ryan Jans (WeWork), and Tanya Grady (Allied London) Jordan Saleh kicked off GCUC UK Manchester with what might be the best opening to a data presentation we’ve ever heard. Picture this: “Once upon a time, in a land of long leases and cubicle kingdoms, the […]

From sharp insights to studio tours, a sold out GCUC Manchester brought together 130+ coworking professionals for a day that cut through the noise and tackled the future of flexible workspace head-on. Set in the Content Studio at MediaCity, with the Manchester skies uncharacteristically blue, operators, landlords and industry insiders came ready to share what’s […]

You don’t scale a flex space business by stitching together half a dozen tools and hoping for the best. You scale it by running smarter — with data, automation, and systems that actually work. That’s where SO COWORK comes in. Born inside the real-world grind of a leading coworking operator, SO COWORK was built to […]

When it comes to coworking in the UK, London and Manchester are the ones leading the way. Not just by numbers, but by attitude. Each city brings something different, something important. Together, they help GCUC tell the whole story — from scale to spirit, polish to possibility. London London’s big. Everyone knows that. With over […]

CoworkingCafe has just published its Q1 2025 State of the Coworking Industry Report, and it’s packed with insight into how flexible workspaces are shaping up across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on proprietary data from April 1st, the report digs into the size and distribution of coworking spaces, local market leaders, median prices, and who’s […]

As we prepare to gather in Manchester for GCUC UK 2025, it’s worth reflecting on how this city’s innovative spirit makes it the perfect backdrop for conversations about the future of work. Few places embody the evolution of collaborative workspaces quite like Manchester – a city that has repeatedly reinvented itself while maintaining its collaborative […]

Manchester doesn’t need more hype. What it needs is time — to explore properly. Beyond the tour buses and tripadvisor lists, there’s a side of this city that’s full of soul, grit, and gorgeous surprises. That’s the Manchester we want you to meet while you’re here for GCUC UK. Think old mills turned into modern […]

We’re heading back to Manchester on Wednesday 11 June — and this year, we’re raising the bar. GCUC UK is where the coworking and flexspace industry comes to get honest, swap ideas, challenge assumptions, and actually do business. If you’re building, running, designing or scaling a workspace — this is your room. Why GCUC Hits […]

Part powerhouse, part people-connector, and 100% plugged into the coworking world — Georgia-Kaye Berry knows how to command a room. As Head of Sales at Colony, she’s been instrumental in shaping spaces that don’t just look great, but genuinely work for the people who use them. This year, she’s bringing that energy to the GCUC […]