YFM expects steady deal flow

YFM Equity Partners managing director David Hall has told Insider that the firm has made investment offers to nine businesses through the £45m North West Fund for Development Capital and expects a number of deals to complete over the coming months.   READ MORE...

Giles makes approach for CBG

AIM-listed insurance and financial services company CBG Group could be taken private following an approach from rival Giles Insurance Brokers.   Read More...

Renovo looks to maximise shareholder value

Manchester biopharmaceutical business Renovo Group, which has ceased all major operations following the failure of its flagship product, this morning said it has £35m in cash and could look at acquisition opportunities to maximise shareholder value.   Read More...

The money is out there, says Savill

MSIF's loan and equity fund is set to make its maiden investments, but investment director Marion Savill has urged more businesses to seek out the help on offer. The fund was launched last year to provide businesses that have been trading for two years or more with finance from £50,000 to £2m.   Read More...

Byotrol wins 'transformational' Rentokil deal

Anti-microbial hygiene company Byotrol, based in Daresbury, has signed a "potentially transformational" four-year contract with Rentokil.   Read More...

Robinson in Central role

Angie Robinson is to leave Manchester inward investment agency MIDAS to take up the role of chief executive at Manchester Central.   Read More...

North West will not cash in on Olympics - study

More than 85 per cent of North West businesses will enjoy no benefit from the 2012 Olympics in London, a survey has found.   Read More...

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Peel plans for 1,000 houses

Peel and Barratt Homes have entered into a partnership to bring forward £200m-worth of housing developments on 80 acres of land across the north.   Read More...

Land value boost for the Duchy

The value of land within the Duchy of Lancaster estate, which has holdings across the North West, increased by 10 per cent in the year to 31 March 2011, it has been revealed.   Read More...

Festival Gardens delayed as Mayfield enters administration

The reopening of Liverpool's Festival Gardens has been delayed following the collapse of main contractor Mayfield Construction.   Read More...

Schwarze in to turn around Makro

Co-op finalises £22m East Mids warehouse move

IDH polishes off HQ move

£1.5bn savings plan for PFIs

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