Betfred tipped to ride off with the Tote

Warrington-headquartered Betfred is today expected to be named as the government's preferred choice to buy the Tote. It brings a six-month auction process and years of uncertainty over the future of the state-backed bookmaker to an end.   READ MORE...

Negotiating tactics

When finalising the sale, don't expect to have it all your own way. Serial entrepreneur Keith Curran talks business owners through negotiating tactics.

Investec provides £65m debt refinancing for Britton deal

Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance has provided a £65m debt refinancing packaging to Sun European Partners following the firm's acquisition of Cheshire flexible plastic packaging manufacturer Britton Flexibles.   Read More...

Watchdog to decide on Pinewood merger

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will decide by 21 June whether or not to refer Peel Holdings' proposed acquisition of film studios Pinewood Shepperton to the Competition Commission (CC).   Read More...

Sport Media owed creditors £13m

Tabloid newspaper publisher Sport Media Group (SMG) collapsed with debts of almost £13m, a new report has revealed. Wages owed to former staff should be paid in full, but trade creditors are unlikely to receive a penny of the money due to them.   Read More...

easyJet set for Manchester expansion

Low-cost airline easyJet has entered into an agreement with Manchester Airport to expand its fleet over the next four years.   Read More...

Wyndeham set to close Warrington site

Printing giant Wyndeham Group has revealed plans to close its web offset printing site in Warrington six months after buying it.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week: Bolton makes the case; seek and ye shall find (possibly); we've tried a little patience; Colin all the heroes and canapé won't pay.   Read More...

Waters wins consent in Wilmslow

US mass spectrometry group Waters has now received planning permission for its new 220,000 sq ft headquarters on the outskirts of Wilmslow, Insider understands.   Read More...

Developer will appeal Green Lane planning blow

Sky Properties' plans to builds a £70m recycling and renewable energy centre, known as the Green Lane Eco Park, have been rejected by Salford City Council’s planning committee.   Read More...

Professional team confirmed for Airport City

MAG Developments, the property arm of Manchester Airport Group, has announced the professional team tasked with making the Airport City enterprise zone a reality.   Read More...

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Salford and Arup sign research deal

Dooley on the move

Priest saves Castlerea from closure

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