Daresbury secures enterprise zone status

An enterprise zone will be set up at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus (SIC) after the government this morning confirmed the park's bid has been successful. It will become the third zone to be set up in the North West and could have the potential to create 10,000 jobs and leverage more than £150m of private sector investment.   READ MORE...

United 'plan $1bn Singapore float'

The owners of Manchester United FC are planning to raise $1bn (£610m) by selling shares on the Singapore stock market before the end of the year, according to reports.   Read More...

Clarke plays down Iceland bid reports

Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has reportedly played down suggestions that the supermarket giant is interested in the prospect of a bid for Deeside-headquartered Iceland Foods.   Read More...

Funding Enterprise launches North West Super Angels

Corporate finance group Funding Enterprise has launched a new scheme that aims to help the region's high-tech and innovative start-ups secure funding.   Read More...

Lookers to target acquisitions as revenues hit £1bn

Half-year revenues have hit £1bn at Manchester car dealer Lookers although pre-tax profits were flat as sales of new cars continued to fall.   Read More...

North West gets £38m from broadband pot

Counties in the North West have been allocated almost £38m to improve broadband connections in rural areas.   Read More...

Uefa to scrutinise City's Etihad deal

Manchester City's £400m sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways looks set to be scrutinised by European football's governing body Uefa.   Read More...

Authority pledges MBNA support

Cheshire West & Chester Council has vowed to "do everything possible" to minimise potential job losses at MBNA, the city's largest private sector employer, after the credit card giant was put up for sale.   Read More...

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Peel explores Scout Moor Wind Farm development

Peel Energy is looking to expand its Scout Moor Wind Farm near Rochdale. The company said detailed studies are underway to consider the potential to install more wind turbines.   Read More...

Ear to the Ground appointed on First Street audit

The property division of live events agency Ear to the Ground has been commissioned by Ask to carry out a 'space audit' for its £750m First Street development project in Manchester city centre.   Read More...

Plans in for Rovers' developments

Tranmere Rovers have confirmed that a planning application to build 90 homes on their former training facility has now been submitted.   Read More...

MIDAS signs inward investment MoU

Oakham bought by BBT Group

IoD appoints new director general

Inflation rises to 4.4 per cent – ONS

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