Betfred's Tote offer worth £200m

Warrington-based Betfred this morning confirmed its bid for state-owned bookmaker the Tote is worth "close to" £200m as it attempts to convince the horseracing industry of its suitability. The company, owned by Fred Done, is thought to be one of two parties left in the race to buy the Wigan-headquartered bookmaker alongside a consortium led by former Liverpool FC chairman Sir Martin Broughton.

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General Physics notches third South West deal

Stockport training and consulting company General Physics UK (GP) has expanded its presence in the South West with the purchase of Cornwall-based Ultra Training for an undisclosed sum.

Brothers take over PH Jones division

Martin and Chris Jones have taken over the reins at Cheshire-based PH Jones' utility services division after the company's two other divisions – social housing and facilities management – were sold to British Gas owner Centrica in a £30m deal.

Harris confirmed as new Wrexham FC owner

Wrexham FC have been bought by a consortium led by their commercial director Jon Harris, the club have confirmed.

Brammer reveals strong start

Brammer, the industrial components supplier based in Wythenshawe, has reported a strong start to the year with sales and profits ahead of expectations, driven by improving conditions and market share gains.

CSC hails Trafford Centre performance

Capital Shopping Centres (CSC) this morning hailed the performance of the Trafford Centre in Manchester following its £1.6bn takeover deal earlier this year. The company said footfall was up 7 per cent on the same period last year and occupancy levels were now at 97 per cent.

Manchester could take second city tag

Manchester is primed to take over as the UK's second city, the former trade minister Lord Jones of Birmingham has said.

Co-op launches public sector mutual

The Co-operative Group has launched a joint venture with law firm Cobbetts and consultancy Westminster Bridge to offer advice and assistance to organisations looking to establish alternative ways of delivering public sector services.

International experts join Middle East panel

Two names have been added to the line-up of expert speakers at Insider's International Trade Breakfast - Doing Business in the Middle East.

Hunt begins for Grand Central partner

The search is on to find a development partner for Stockport's Grand Central scheme, the mixed-use project adjacent to the town's mainline railway station.

TCS boosted by Manchester success

Leeds-based Town Centre Securities has said it has "continued to perform strongly" - mainly thanks to lettings achieved in Manchester.

Eric Wright secures contract wins

Bamber Bridge-based Eric Wright Construction is celebrating a double contract win worth a combined £8.5m.

Tague on Tour: Giving tenants extra

Martyn Markland's new Tenant Advisory Group could shake up the industry a little - but do landlords have anything to fear from the new service? Neil Tague investigates.

In Focus: What does Silentnight tells us about CVAs?

Silentnight is still making beds in Lancashire, but does its failure to secure a CVA prior to a rescue have wider implications? Michael Taylor thinks so.

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