Businesses should 'lift restrictions' on social media

Companies need to lift restrictions on the use of social media and be proactive in developing policies to encourage its use for business benefit. That was the message at Insider's Social Networking for Business breakfast, which was held at MOSI in Manchester.   READ MORE...

Edmundson agrees deal for £130m-turnover rival

Cheshire-headquartered electrical wholesaler Edmundson Electrical has agreed a deal to buy £130m-turnover rival Electric Center for an undisclosed sum.   Read More...

Brammer secures €100m banking facility

Brammer, the industrial components supplier based in Wythenshawe, has renewed its €100m (£87.9m) banking facilities with a syndicate of three banks.   Read More...

Perspective hits funds milestone

Funds under management at Perspective Financial Group, a consolidation vehicle for IFA firms, have now passed the £2bn mark following its recent deals.   Read More...

Ryanair reveals Manchester jobs boost

Budget airline Ryanair has estimated that up to 2,000 new jobs could be created as a result of its expansion plans at Manchester Airport.   Read More...

Speedy continues 'steady' progress

Speedy Hire, the Newton-le-Willows industrial equipment hire business, has said it is making "steady progress" following a "satisfactory" start to its financial year.   Read More...

Riley to help decide Apprentice winner

Lord Sugar has enlisted Matthew Riley, the chief executive of Lancashire telecoms business Daisy Group, to help find the winner of this year's The Apprentice.   Read More...

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Our Insider Membership Club offers fantastic benefits for anyone doing business in the UK regions. Valuable sales leads, vital information, networking opportunities, competitor analysis and much more. Request your free Membership pack now.   Read More...

Liverpool's World Heritage status under renewed threat

Unesco's World Heritage Committee has expressed its "extreme concern" at Peel Group's £5.5bn Liverpool Waters scheme and called on the government to refuse planning permission. It noted a report from English Heritage that set out "the significantly damaging negative impact" the scheme could have.   Read More...

HOW in place for Anglesey scheme

Land and Lakes (Anglesey), controlled by Richard Sidi and Brian Scowcroft, has appointed HOW Planning on its Penrhos Leisure Village scheme, a 370-acre leisure and residential development in Holyhead.   Read More...

Deva Centre sold for £10m

The Deva Centre in Salford has been acquired by property fund manager Highcross for £10.4m.   Read More...

IBIS Capital to advise RebelPlay on fundraising

Board shake-up at Pinewood Shepperton

Whitbread completes Widnes Waterfront purchase

Price expectations becoming more realistic – Deloitte

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