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Nigel McGurk has left his position as managing director of Ainscough Strategic Land (ASL) after his position was made redundant. In a statement to Insider, chairman Martin Ainscough said the business "does not need a managing director position". READ MORE...
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Altitude Group, which operates from a site in Middleton, has sold its promotional marketing division to Stridage Holdings for £6.27m. Zeus Capital advised. Read More...
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Salford Quays-based software company K3 Business Technology is ready to hit the acquisition trail after raising £5.3m through a share placing. Read More...
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Hasgrove has disposed of Interel, its public affairs and strategic communications division, for £8.45m. Read More...
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The Individual Restaurant Company (IRC), which operates the Piccolino and Bar & Grill brands, has cancelled trading on AIM following W2D2's purchase of the business. Read More...
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A £1.65m funding package has been secured by Preston housebulder Hollinwood Homes to build 66 affordable houses in Lancashire. Read More...
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Lord Green, the UK minister of state for trade and investment, has hailed Indian outsourcing businesses Aegis' entrance into the Manchester market as a "testimony of confidence" in the UK economy. Aegis will create 600 jobs in the city. Read More...
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Business, academic and civic leaders have combined to set the Liverpool city region the target of growing its knowledge economy by 15 per cent over the next decade. Read More...
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This week: The life of Riley; bear necessities; dark arts in Burnley; and a rap fit for a King. Read More...
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A multimillion-pound sports centre for youngsters in Wigan, backed by Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan, has been given the green light by councillors. Read More...
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Site preparation and infrastructure works at the £400m Airport City scheme in Manchester could begin sooner-than-expected if the project secures £10m from the government's Regional Growth Fund (RGF). Read More...
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Insurance broker and financial services company The Allied Group has acquired new headquarters in Wigan after securing funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Read More...
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