Businesses urged to embrace "game-changing" MediaCity

North West businesses should recognise that the BBC move to MediaCity at Salford Quays is the biggest "game-changing moment" the region has ever had. That was the view of Jonathan Wall, the deputy controller of BBC Radio 5 Live - one of various special guests at Insider’s Business of Media conference.   READ MORE...

Pre-pack deal saves 100 jobs

One hundred jobs have been saved at Crewe-based facilities management company Panad following the pre-pack sale of its business and assets.   Read More...

Endless looks to bolster ranks

Turnaround specialist Endless is eyeing more deals and is planning to beef up its presence in the North West and Yorkshire despite the departure of partner Warwick Ley, according to one of its co-founders.   Read More...

Deal volume lowest in more than a decade

The number of mergers and acquisitions involving British targets is on track for a dramatic fall, with volumes for the third quarter at its lowest since the 1990s, according to a new report.   Read More...

United Utilities expects revenue rise

Warrington-headquartered United Utilities – named this week as the most complained about water and sewerage company in the UK during the past year – today revealed that first-half revenues are set to be higher than this time last year.   Read More...

Tories set to bring £27m Manchester boost

The Conservative Party conference in Manchester next month is expected to generate more than £27m for the region's economy, Marketing Manchester has revealed.   Read More...

Shale gas find could bring Lancashire jobs

More than a thousand jobs could be created in Lancashire after a company exploring for controversial shale gas in the UK said it could drill hundreds of wells in the region.   Read More...

Sports Tours back in the black

Manchester tour operator Sports Tours International, which is backed by betting tycoon Fred Done, has returned to profit and is eyeing further international growth.   Read More...

Peel wins trade centre planning approval

Peel Group has secured planning permission from Wirral Council for its International Trade Centre project in Birkenhead.   Read More...

Boulton House bought by F&C Reit

F&C Reit Asset Management has completed the purchase of Boulton House on Chorlton Street in Manchester city centre for an undisclosed sum.   Read More...

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NWF hungry for more

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