Ryanair chief attacks Manchester's dominance

Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary has launched a stinging attack on Manchester Airport's dominance in the north, accusing the airport of thinking it was "God’s gift" to the industry. In a colourful address to chamber of commerce members in Yorkshire, the outspoken airline boss said the company was working with Leeds Bradford Airport to "kick the s**t" out of Manchester.

Delivering top quality performance

Jeremy Gidlow, managing director of Intechnica, explains the importance of delivering high-quality performance from your retail e-commerce channels in today's tech-savvy marketplace.

BiJu shines for Allied

Lancaster-headquartered BiJu, which supplies homecare services to clients throughout the region, has been acquired by NASDAQ-listed Allied Healthcare International.

No paws in MPM growth aims

Macclesfield cat and dog food supplier MPM Products has put an ambitious growth plan in place after securing a £3m funding package from Yorkshire Bank in Manchester.

Steven Abbott buys Cumbrian rival

Wigan-headquartered planning consultancy Steven Abbott Associates has strengthened its presence in Cumbria with the acquisition of Barden Planning Consultants.

Staff from the north will rule one day, says BBC boss

Mark Thompson, director-general of the BBC, has said the BBC North migration to Salford Quays would impact at the highest levels of the corporation. Speaking at MediaCity, he said: "I believe that 20 years from now the BBC will be run by people who cut their teeth in Salford."

Government sets out international ambitions

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have set out new strategies designed to boost exports and provide a more joined-up governmental approach for attracting inward investment.

Byotrol signs Fortune 150 deal

AIM-listed anti-microbial hygiene company Byotrol has revealed that its joint venture company Byotrol Consumer Products (BCP) has signed a "landmark" deal with a Fortune 150 company.

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CBI backs £70m Salford waste plant

The CBI has come out in support of plans to build a controversial £70m recycling and renewable energy centre in Salford.

Peel project in running for EU cash

Peel Energy's plans to build a new multi-fuel power station in Scotland is one of 12 schemes to be put forward by the government for funding from the European Union’s new entrant reserve scheme.

Bromak opens Bolton head office

Environment recruitment consultancy Bromak has celebrated its most successful year of trading with the opening of a new headquarters in Bolton.

In Focus: What does Silentnight tells us about CVAs?

Silentnight is still making beds in Lancashire, but does its failure to secure a CVA prior to a rescue have wider implications? Michael Taylor thinks so.

Talking Point: Middle Eastern promise

There are plenty of opportunities for UK companies to do business in the Middle East, says Malcolm Arnold, international trade adviser at UKTI North West.

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