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Parcel2go targets international growth
Bolton online courier service Parcel2go is set to launch in Spain as its founder looks to grow sales beyond the £17m mark. Fil Adams-Mercer, who appeared on Channel 4's Secret Millionaire earlier this year, told Insider that its first franchise operation will open in Barcelona next month, while a French division will open early next year. The company could also be set to profit from the ongoing turmoil at Royal Mail.
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Deals
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James Fisher in £2.1m deal
Marine services business James Fisher and Sons has bought Aberdeen-based RigCool and its sister company RigCool Australia for £2.1m in cash. The Barrow-in-Furness company has also assumed £2m of outstanding debt.
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Liverpool FC board would block refinancing moves
The board of Liverpool FC will oppose any attempts made by owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to remain in power by refinancing their £237m loans, the club’s managing director Christian Purslow has insisted.
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Business
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Manchester set for £15.5m conference boost
Manchester is set for an economic boost of more than £15m as the Labour Party brings its autumn conference to the city for the third time in five years. The five-day event has added spice this year with the winner of the party’s leadership battle set to be announced on Saturday.
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UU "on track" after non-core sell-off
United Utilities (UU) is "on track to deliver results" in line with expectations after generating £600m through non-core subsidiary disposals, it has said. The company updated the Stock Exchange ahead of posting its results for the six months to 24 November 2010.
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NWF builds on record year
NWF Group, the Cheshire-based distributor of food, feed and fuel, released an upbeat statement to the Stock Exchange this morning saying the business has continued to build on last year’s record year.
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Neuro Partners to create jobs
Neuro Partners is to create between 40 and 60 jobs in Cumbria over the next 12 months. The company, which has operations in Carlisle, is extending its care services in the region.
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Property
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Sheppard Robson appointed on £21m eye hospital
Sheppard Robson has been appointed by Bruntwood and Manchester Science Parks (MSP) on the £21m Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to create a centre for bio-medical research that will include laboratory space, clinical testing wards, offices, teaching facilities and other specialist space.
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Premier Inn signs at Dale Street
Property Alliance Group has submitted plans to build a Premier Inn hotel in Dale Street in Manchester city centre. It will be built on the site of the proposed 22-storey Sarah Tower, formerly owned by the collapsed developer BSC Group.
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£46m exhibition hall back in spotlight
ACC Liverpool hopes to put its business case for a new £46m exhibition hall before the city council by the end of the year. The venue’s chief executive Bob Prattey told Insider that conceptual designs have been completed and the next step is to approach Liverpool City Council with its proposals.
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Other News
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Cheshire agency strengthens US offer
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Mays to cash in with new store
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UCLan signs GVA Grimley deal
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