MPs make case for Northern Hub funding

A parliamentary debate on the benefits of the £560m Northern Hub has applied further pressure on the government to approve funding for the scheme in full, according to an MP. Insider is campaigning for the Northern Hub.   READ MORE...

Incanthera clinches £375k cancer treatment funds

Incanthera has been awarded £375,000 from the North West Fund for Biomedical for investment in new cancer treatments.   Read More...

Management buyout at Cheshire Fillers

Liverpool-based Cheshire Fillers has been bought out by one of its co-founders.   Read More...

Enegi Oil in share placing

Enegi Oil has raised £429,000 via a placing of shares at 13 pence each. The cash will be used to meet the Manchester-headquartered company’s working capital requirements.   Read More...

Job fears after Peacocks administration

More than 600 jobs in the North West are potentially at risk after clothing retailer Peacocks entered administration. The group called in KPMG after discussions with potential investors ended.   Read More...

Record months for Inspired since AIM float

Kirkham-headquartered Inspired Energy this morning said it has enjoyed a record trading period since the listing on AIM in November that has helped to drive second-half sales.   Read More...

Part-payment raises terminal concerns – Penning

Liverpool's bid for a turnaround cruise facility would already have been approved if the city council had repaid all subsidies used to build the existing terminal, according to a minister.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

A sideways look at some of the week's stories and events from across the region. This week: How does it feel when your heart goes cold?; Beards at the ready; and Here and meow.   Read More...

New year, fresh sales leads - Top 500 Companies

Looking to source new clients? Insider’s new North West Top 500 Companies 2012 database (available 10th February) will be our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the strongest contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Pre-order this month and receive a 15 per cent discount off this brand new list.  Request a free sample today.   Read More...

FC United stadium plans move forward

The planned Moston stadium for FC United has taken another step forward.   Read More...

Burnley station plans submitted

Plans to redevelop Manchester Road railway station in Burnley have been submitted.   Read More...

Pumpkin Patch shuts up shop in Cheshire

The Cheshire Oaks branch of children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch is set to close after the chain called in administrators.   Read More...

George White Motors enters admin

FineForm Racing owner disqualified

Access to Finance joins Business Growth Hub

AEW Architects recruits George

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