Daresbury enterprise zone could deliver £220m boost

The enterprise zone at the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus (SIC) could boost the region's economy by almost £220m, according to a new report.   READ MORE...

Banks trail angels in match funding

The North West Fund attracted £8.6m in match funding from the private sector in the first nine months of its existence but banks contributed just £1.7m, according to new figures.   Read More...

Government to channel £95m through banks

Businesses which cannot access commercial funding have been thrown a lifeline after the government confirmed plans to set aside £95m from the Regional Growth Fund.   Read More...

Peel reveals Mersey Ports masterplan concerns

Six areas of concern have been identified in Peel Ports' Mersey Ports masterplan following a consultation exercise.   Read More...

Revenues grow at law firm DWF

Law firm DWF has revealed revenues have grown by 14 per cent to more than £45m over the past six months.   Read More...

Dairy Crest upbeat as profits rise

Dairy products supplier Dairy Crest, which has sites in Kirkby and Aintree, has reported a 9 per cent increase in interim pre-tax profit thanks to a strong performance in its spreads and cheese divisions.   Read More...

Stewart Group invests in Knowsley base

International inspection and analysis specialist Stewart Group has invested almost £200,000 in its Merseyside headquarters.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

A sideways look at some of the week's stories and events from across the region. This week: Small plates, big appetites; Foul!; and For whom the bell tolls.   Read More...

Land Securities reports St Johns growth

Developer Land Securities, owner of the St Johns shopping centre in Liverpool, has said visitor numbers at the centre are 840,000 up in the year to date compared with last year.   Read More...

North West escapes worst as ASL hit

Architects' firm Austin Smith Lord (ASL) has issued notice of redundancy to 70 of its staff.   Read More...

Elstone explains slow progress at Goodison Park

Everton FC chief executive Robert Elstone has explained why a planned £9m retail and office complex at Goodison Park has been so slow to progress.   Read More...

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