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 Newly merged airline United is fully committed to its daily Manchester to New York route, but has no plans to increase destinations blaming a poor UK economy and high taxes as a disincentive, Insider has been told. READ MORE...
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Talks are ongoing to sell Co-operative Financial Services' life insurance subsidiary to Royal London. It comes after the Manchester company unveiled plans to cut 670 financial advisory positions. Read More...
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Iceland boss Malcolm Walker has hired Rothschild in a bid to regain control of the Flintshire-headquartered retail chain, according to reports. Read More...
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Private equity firms have been bidding to snap up Warrington retail chain American Golf, according to reports. It is thought to be up for sale for £80m. Read More...
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Rebalancing the economy in Manchester is a challenge according to Treasury minister Lord Sassoon. He told Insider: "Manchester is one of the most challenging regions for rebalancing the economy because there is a very significant reliance on the public sector up here so we don't underestimate the challenge." Read More...
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The £530m Northern Hub transport plans for the North West would help "counterbalance the dominance of the South East" and it would be "unacceptable" to ask businesses to foot the bill, according to a leading business figure. Insider is campaigning for the scheme to get government backing. Read More...
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Chester Business Club has appointed its first woman to chair the organisation. Read More...
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Preston-based Forrest has won a place on Halton Housing Trust's framework which it said is worth up to £9.5m. Read More...
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Waters Corporation has hired Liverpool brand communications agency Uniform to promote the launch of its new centre by Manchester Airport. Read More...
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