Leaders pledge support for MBNA staff

Business leaders in Chester have vowed to support workers in the city affected by the decision to axe 400 jobs at credit card giant MBNA.   READ MORE...

Arena and Harvest confirm merger

Housing association Arena Housing Group, headquartered in Liverpool, has agreed to merge with Manchester-based Harvest Housing Group to create a group with 32,000 houses.   Read More...

Merseyside engineering company undergoes MBO

Merseyside-based process engineering company Hi-Tech Coatings (Rainford) has been bought by its management team in a deal that has allowed founder John Cain to retire.   Read More...

Forum calls for tax breaks for private lenders

The Forum of Private Business has urged the government to cut taxes for private lenders as well as equity investors to boost credit conditions for small businesses.   Read More...

Riots fail to dent city hotel figures – PKF

Hotels across the North West posted strong results during August despite rioting in Liverpool and Manchester, according to figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services.   Read More...

Cheviot appoints Liverpool senior partner

Wealth management firm Cheviot has appointed Simon Walker as senior partner at its Liverpool office.   Read More...

Allport praises EY's regional strength

Simon Allport, senior partner at Ernst & Young in the North West, has hailed the firm's performance in the region, which has included handling the collapses of retailers Focus DIY and TJ Hughes towards the end of the period.   Read More...

Promote your business - Top 500 Companies

Looking to source new clients? Insider’s North West Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the strongest contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order this month and receive a 25 per cent discount or request a free sample.   Read More...

Wates set for Toxteth fire brigade centre

Wates Construction has been appointed to build a combined sports centre and fire station in Toxteth. The scheme includes the relocation of Toxteth Fire Station and the construction of new facilities.   Read More...

Mason Owen markets former Jack Jones store

Property agent Mason Owen been appointed to market the former Jack Jones unit on Church Street at Liverpool One.   Read More...

Fund manager buys Apollo Park for £7m

International property fund manager Cordea Savills has purchased Apollo Park, near Warrington, for £7m on behalf of its UK income and growth fund.   Read More...

National award win for Wirral franchise

ICE expands with Midlands office

Liverpool loyalty scheme grows members

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