Salford University to develop new financing model

Salford University is seeking to develop an alternative model of student finance to drive revenue onto its balance sheet and provide greater access for individuals. Vice-chancellor Martin Hall told Insider that the new environment of control on student numbers and fees would create a squeeze on middle-tier institutions which would need to find ways of making up any potential shortfall.   READ MORE...

Gazprom powers up with CSI deal

Gazprom Global Energy Solutions, which trades from a site in Wilmslow, has bought US-owned energy management technology company Cyclo Systems International (CSI) for an undisclosed sum.   Read More...

Heathcote buys restaurants from administration

Celebrity chef Paul Heathcote has bought back the business and assets of two restaurants in Lancashire from the hands of administrators.   Read More...

Businesses await more foreign ownership

Businesses in the North West are expecting an influx of foreign buyers over the next decade, according to new research published by Barclays Corporate.   Read More...

James Fisher encouraged by growth in Asia

Marine services company James Fisher has posted a 12 per cent increase in interim revenues boosted by increasing demand from a fast-growing market in Asia.   Read More...

JD Sports plots French expansion

Bury-headquartered retailer JD Sports Fashion has revealed plans for an "aggressive expansion" in France, which could lead to a chain of 100 stores in the country.   Read More...

UK Coal returns to the black

UK Coal has reported an 81 per cent rise in interim revenues and returned to profit, but said it remains in a "challenging financial position".   Read More...

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Capital & Regional explores Great Northern options

Property company Capital & Regional this morning reported strong growth in net assets per share and said it was exploring "various reconfiguration opportunities" at the Great Northern Warehouse in Manchester.   Read More...

Haulage business makes Heywood switch

Machinery removal and heavy haulage business D Turner & Sons has relocated to Heywood Distribution Park, near Rochdale.   Read More...

Langtree appoints Tolent at Festival Gardens site

Langtree has appointed a new contractor at Liverpool's Festival Gardens site after the previous contractor went bust last month.   Read More...

Gill hails United's deal with DHL

INRIX completes £37m ITIS deal

Roxtec seals sales rise

Demolition of Walton Hospital gets underway

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