Stobart strikes Easyjet deal ahead of Olympics

Stobart Group, the North West logistics giant, has received a massive boost in its bid to expand Southend Airport following the confirmation that low-cost carrier Easyjet is to open a new base at the site. The airline intends to fly to about ten European destinations from the airport, with services getting underway ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.   READ MORE...

Luxfer looks internationally after £110m refinancing

Luxfer Group, which manufactures aluminium cylinders, components and alloys, is targeting further international growth after agreeing a £110m refinancing package from a syndicate of three banks, plus Pricoa (Prudential Company of America).   Read More...

Digital and creative fund makes first investments

The £15m digital and creative pot of the new £185m North West Fund, which is being managed by AXM Venture Capital, has made its first two investments.   Read More...

Willowbrook buys Darwen care business

Home care provider Willowbrook has completed the acquisition of fellow Lancashire business Caring Hands 2 You.   Read More...

The Licence Factory enters administration

The Licence Factory, the main trading business of Stockport licensed goods company Marlwood, has gone into administration.   Read More...

A-Plant remains cautious despite profit rise

Annual profits have increased at Warrington plant hire firm A-Plant, but the company's owner this morning said it remains cautious about the outlook for the UK's construction market.   Read More...

Co-operative Bank to trim board

The Co-operative Bank is to trim its board over the next three months, with seven directors set to step down.   Read More...

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Property Alliance forms joint venture

Property Alliance Group has formed a joint venture with London asset management business Cooke & Powell. The new company will be known as Alliance Property Asset Management.   Read More...

Plastics Direct makes Oldham move

Plastics and aluminium products supplier Plastics Direct has invested £1m to purchase a new 20,000 sq ft premises on Vulcan Business Park in Oldham.   Read More...

Savills reveals £350bn of debt exists

Savills has revealed that that more than £350bn of debt exists in the UK commercial property market – about £100bn more than was previously thought.   Read More...

ACAL completes £6m funding round

Supplier fraud on the up - KPMG

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