Businesses count cost of riots as clean-up begins

Businesses in central Manchester and Salford are this morning counting the cost of a night of disorder as the violence and looting seen in London spread to pockets of Greater Manchester. Sporadic reports of trouble also hit Liverpool. But leaders have vowed to stand up to the thugs and declared the region's city centres are "open for business" with clean-up operations already underway.   READ MORE...

Fishawack adds Phocus to offer

Cheshire medical communications agency Fishawack Group has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Swiss-based Phocus Services and its US subsidiary Phocus.   Read More...

Reich acquires Scottish broker

Manchester-based insurance broker Reich Insurance has bought Scottish broker Surenet Agency for an undisclosed sum.   Read More...

IPO market remains depressed despite UK rise

The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) rose in the second quarter of the year, but the North West market continues to remain depressed, according to Ernst & Young.   Read More...

Six areas in running for local TV stations

Six areas of the North West could be in line for their own local television stations, under plans announced by the government.   Read More...

Manufacturing slump prompts calls for support

Economists in the North West have called on the government to support the manufacturing industry after the sector suffered an unexpected slump in output in June.   Read More...

Siemens partners with MOSI for education drive

Siemens has teamed up with the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester (MOSI) to promote innovation in the region's schools.   Read More...

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Asda to create 800 jobs in Rochdale

Supermarket giant Asda has revealed plans to build a multimillion-pound distribution centre at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale in a move that will create 800 jobs in the town.   Read More...

Liverpool new space highest outside London – CBRE

Liverpool has the highest volume of available new space outside of London with 1.7 million sq ft, according to data published by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).   Read More...

Contractor fined over asbestos exposure

A Manchester contractor has been fined after failing to safely manage asbestos removal work at a renovation site in Great Yarmouth, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said.   Read More...

Liverpool bars sold in pre-pack deal

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BRC calls for riot reassurance

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