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Cheshire education, leisure and activity travel group Holidaybreak has reported widening first-half losses after being hit by high levels of cancellations, low levels of forward bookings and civil unrest in countries such as Egypt. READ MORE...
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Warrington-headquartered Betfred has continued to up the pressure on the government to accept its £200m bid for the Tote by saying its offer is worth £45m more to the racing industry over seven years than the rival bid from Sir Martin Broughton. Read More...
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Lancashire crop nutrition business Plant Impact has raised £2m after securing investment from Japanese company Arysta Lifescience. Read More...
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Simon Rigby, the founder and former chief executive of listed utilities group Spice, has invested £2m in Nelson-based renewable energy container manufacturer Kirk Environmental. The move follows a £30m agreement signed earlier this year between Kirk Environmental and Farmgen, Rigby's latest venture. Read More...
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Runcorn fuel cell system developer ACAL Energy has secured the first investment from the £20m energy and environmental portion of the North West Fund. Read More...
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Lancashire global polymer company Victrex has hailed strong performance in both its business lines after it posted record first-half revenue and profits. Read More...
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Chorley-headquartered debt management business Fairpoint Group has warned that its profits will be "substantially lower" than expectations due to lower unemployment rates, sending its share price tumbling. Read More...
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The franchise industry demonstrated its "inherent tenacity and stability" over the past year, according to a report by NatWest and the British Franchise Association (BFA). The North West franchise industry reported sales of £1.3bn last year, the same figure as 2009. Read More...
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The University of Liverpool has announced plans to invest £600m, with £250m of that sum going towards the redevelopment of its student accommodation. Read More...
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Construction business Kier Group has sold its 50 per cent interest in a private finance initiative (PFI) schools project in Oldham as part of a £9.2m deal. Read More...
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Developer St Modwen has topped out its Etrop Court development in Wythenshawe as the final phase of the 100,000 sq ft scheme’s construction begins. Read More...
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