Aborted acquisition fails to blow Survitec off course

Survitec Group, the Birkenhead designer and manufacturer of marine life saving equipment, has posted a 25 per cent increase in pre-tax profits despite being hit by costs of almost £500,000 stemming from an aborted acquisition.   READ MORE...

Rise in lending but banks miss first-half target

Lending to small businesses has increased 22 per cent since the first quarter, but the total amount lent this year still falls short of the agreed £76bn full-year target under the Project Merlin agreement.   Read More...

Loftus praises strong showing from Deloitte

Deloitte's senior partner in the North West, Patrick Loftus, has said the practice's 7 per cent rise in annual revenues was a "good performance in a highly competitive market".   Read More...

Fee income up at Aaron & Partners

Law firm Aaron & Partners has announced record financial results and appointed four new partners to its growing team in Chester and Manchester.   Read More...

Manufacturing malaise adds to economic woes – BDO

Business confidence has continued to spiral and few companies expect to see any real economic growth over the next six months, according to a report published today.   Read More...

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Liverpool university seeks contractor

The University of Liverpool is on the hunt for a contractor to build three student accommodation blocks and a science department as part of a £600m investment.   Read More...

Patrick Parsons expands in Chester

Engineering consultancy Patrick Parsons has expanded its team in Chester, a month after opening the North West office.   Read More...

Bluerow appoints Morrison as rental market thrives

Liverpool-based Bluerow Lettings has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Julie Morrison.   Read More...

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