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The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership has voiced concerns that an elected city mayor for Manchester would not be in the best interests of the region. Chairman Mike Blackburn said such a move would "conflict" with existing arrangements already in place. READ MORE...
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Alpha Biolaboratories, a provider of drug, alcohol and DNA testing services, has invested £75,000 in new technology after securing funding from Lombard, the asset finance arm of NatWest. Read More...
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Food and drink giant Princes' deal to buy the canned food operations of Premier Foods will not be referred to the Competition Commission following the sale of the Fray Bentos brand. Read More...
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The volume of deals in the North West increased in 2011 but the overall value fell by more than £1.4bn, according to new statistics. Read More...
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Gas powered generator supplier Clarke Energy has enjoyed a record year with group turnover topping £230m. Chairman Jim Clarke said all targets had been met in 2011 and the Knowsley-headquartered group was expecting further growth in the coming year. Read More...
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Jewellery chain Warren James, the company which frustrated Peel Holdings' takeover of James Bond film studio Pinewood Shepperton, has reported rising sales and a leap in shareholders' funds to more than £75m. Read More...
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Luxury car maker Bentley Motors has revealed that demand last year bounced back to pre-recession levels, fuelled by strong international demand. Read More...
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Knight Frank has disposed of 18,209 sq ft of industrial accommodation in Salford on behalf of flooring contractor Newards. Read More...
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US machine tool manufacturer Climax Portable Machine Tools has taken space at Orbit Developments' Lyme Green Retail & Business Park in Macclesfield. Read More...
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Sheppard Robson and Kier have completed work on the £14.5m Essa Academy in Bolton. The 89,300 sq ft academy provides a 900-place learning environment for 11-16 year-olds and is now fully occupied. Read More...
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