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Transport minister Norman Baker has sought to allay fears that the government's investment in high speed rail could impact on other major transport schemes seeking funding, such as the Insider-backed Northern Hub. Speaking to Insider at Piccadilly Station in Manchester, he said that ministers were committed to delivering the "biggest rail investment programme since Victorian times". READ MORE...
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Biomass Engineering, a manufacturer of renewable energy biomass plants, has received a €6m (£4.95m) equity investment from a US-based investor. Read More...
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A developer of a buoyancy suit used to train and rehabilitate athletes has secured a £70,000 angel investment that has allowed it to fulfil a contract with Spanish football giants Real Madrid. Read More...
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Chester-based C-Tech Innovation is behind one of nine research and development projects to secure a share of a £1.8m funding pot. Read More...
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Fresh from completing a £20m rescue deal for Blacks Leisure, retailer JD Sports this morning said it plans to open the first JD-branded stores in Spain in the next six months. Read More...
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Turnover has hit £300m at independent dairy group Meadow Foods despite another "very challenging" year for the food industry. Read More...
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Macclesfield drug development business Cyprotex has overcome the loss of its largest customer and achieved a 30 per cent boost in turnover, it said today. Read More...
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Plans for Manchester United supporters club with a bar, restaurant and hotel have been submitted to Trafford Council. The scheme is being backed by former defender Gary Neville. Read More...
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BCD Travel has taken 6,000 sq ft of grade A office space at Rumford Investments' 20 Chapel Street in Liverpool and expects to create 65 jobs in the city. Read More...
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Warrington-headquartered United Utilities has been given the go-ahead to build a £200m extension to its waste treatment plant on the banks of the River Mersey. The move could create up to 350 jobs. Read More...
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