Cold weather boosts Crown Oil turnover

Bury-based Crown Oil has reported a 22 per cent increase in turnover to almost £150m in its latest financial year. The increase has been strongly influenced by the high global price of oil and the cold weather.   READ MORE...

County Milk drinks to £4m deal

Dairy ingredients supplier County Milk Products has secured a new £4m working capital facility following a 50 per cent growth in turnover to £116m over the past three years.   Read More...

Co-op funds youth hostel expansion

The Co-operative Bank has agreed a £13m funding package with national accommodation provider YHA (the Youth Hostels Association) in England and Wales.   Read More...

Distressed deals fall by a quarter

Acquisitions of insolvent businesses in the North West fell by 25 per cent in 2011, according to research by Experian on behalf of the insolvency trade body R3.   Read More...

Ex-Innospec director pleads guilty to corruption

A former executive at Innospec has pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy to corrupt public officials in Indonesia and Iraq, the Serious Fraud Office has said.   Read More...

Driver Group returns to profit

Construction industry consultancy Driver Group, based in Rossendale, has returned to profit and reinstated a final dividend.   Read More...

Findel buoyed by Express Gifts performance

Home shopping group Findel this morning said its Express Gifts business enjoyed its strongest Christmas in four years, helping to push overall sales higher.   Read More...

Strong sales for 4imprint

Manchester-based 4imprint has reported a 10 per cent increase in revenue.   Read More...

Wigan Economic Forum – get your tickets

There are just a few tickets remaining for Insider's Wigan Economic Forum breakfast next Wednesday (25 January 2012).   Read More...

RFL moves to MediaCity

The Rugby Football League (RFL) is to set up an office at MediaCity in Salford Quays next month.   Read More...

Liverpool revive original Stanley Park plans

Liverpool FC have reportedly reverted to their original plans for a new stadium – although the club have not ruled out redeveloping Anfield.   Read More...

Avid appointed at Castlewood Business Park

Manchester-based Avid Property Consultants has been appointed to oversee the development of a £15m distribution warehouse scheme in Derbyshire.   Read More...

Strong Christmas for Pets at Home

Management buyout at transport company

Office take-up falls in Manchester

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