Henley's collapse emphasises high street woes

Designer clothing chain Henley's Retail recorded sales of just £40,000 in the week leading up to the company's administration, laying bare the difficulties still faced by retailers on Britain's high streets. The Manchester business, which operated from 18 stores across the UK, entered administration in March, blaming a combination of sluggish consumer spending and onerous rents for its downfall.

Accessing bank finance

James Cliffe, divisional director of Barclays Business, gives his unique insight into how businesses can still attract bank finance even in a risk-averse market.

Barcrest sold to Scientific Games for £35m

Scientific Games, a NASDAQ-listed lottery and gaming organisation, has bought Ashton-under-Lyne-based Barcrest Group in a deal worth up to £35m.

Businesses turning to North West Fund – Leach

The North West Fund has received more than 600 enquiries from businesses during its first three months of operation, according to Andy Leach, the chief executive of North West Business Finance.

Dawson sells Manchester textile retailer

Scottish textile business Dawson International has sold its loss-making Manchester home furnishings division to a new company set up to complete the deal.

Broomhead to lead Chester regeneration

Steven Broomhead, the Northwest Regional Development Agency's former chief executive, has been appointed to lead the next phase of the regeneration of Chester. As the new chairman of Chester Renaissance, he told Insider he was hoping to help kick-start a number of stalled schemes in the city, including the multimillion-pound Northgate retail development.

Dairy Crest to move Clover production

Dairy Crest has announced plans to close a site in Shropshire and shift production of its Clover dairy spread to its Merseyside plant. The move will create 45 jobs in the North West.

Styles & Wood eyes market upturn

Altrincham property services group Styles & Wood this morning revealed its start to the year has been better than last, but conditions still remain challenging.

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Liverpool to the fore as Land Secs picks up

Liverpool retail is bucking a national trend and contributing to the improved performance of Land Securities, which owns the city's St John's and Clayton Square shopping centres, the company's portfolio director Gerald Jennings has said.

Sacco Mann moves to Spinningfields

Legal recruiter Sacco Mann is moving its Manchester operation across town from Oxford Court to Spinningfields.

Companies take space at Daresbury campus

Four technology companies have rented office space at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus (DSIC).

In Focus: How value is created in media

Michael Taylor interviewed the producer of The Only Way is Essex and made some shocking discoveries.

Dealmakers Wrap: Reasons to be cheerful – part 1

Simon Cleaver, investment director at YFM, believes that while access to finance in the North West may be tough, there's no reason to throw in the towel.

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