Weak economy slows down Stobart's profits

Stobart Group's chief executive Andrew Tinkler this morning said the "weak economy" has held back the company's rate of profit growth, but he expects a better second half of the year.   READ MORE...

Administrators seal Shawton Engineering sale

Merseyside steelwork and metalwork business Shawton Engineering has been rescued from administration in a deal that has saved 33 jobs.   Read More...

Stockbroker XCAP raises £1.4m

XCAP Securities, the Wilmslow-based finance boutique firm, has raised about £1.4m through a share placing with "a number of high net worth individuals".   Read More...

Equip buys Cumbria rucksack brand

Clothing and rucksack brand Lowe Alpine, based in Kendal, has been bought by the company behind the RAB range of mountaineering clothing.   Read More...

Farmhouse Fare owner sold for £151m

Daniels Group, the owner of Lancashire puddings supplier Farmhouse Fare, has been sold by its Singapore-headquartered owner in a £151m deal.   Read More...

Scapa sets up Brazilian business

Scapa Group, the Ashton-under-Lyne-based manufacturer, has set up a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil.   Read More...

Former Innospec man charged by SFO

A former executive at Innospec has been charged with trying to bribe public officials in Indonesia and Iraq to win contracts for the Ellesmere Port chemicals company.   Read More...

Dealmakers line-up for Future Finance Breakfast

A stellar line-up of dealmakers have been confirmed as panellists at Insider's Future Finance Breakfast, set to take place ahead of the North West Dealmakers Awards 2011 on 3 November.   Read More...

Muse set for £200m regen scheme

Muse Developments has been named as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's regeneration partner for a £200m project.   Read More...

Brewin Dolphin moves to The Avenue

Investment manager Brewin Dolphin has taken the final space at 1 The Avenue at Spinningfields in Manchester, taking the fourth floor.   Read More...

BDP banks on Chinese growth

Architects' firm BDP will continue to focus on Chinese expansion as the construction slowdown hurts UK performance, the head of its Manchester studio has told Insider.   Read More...

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High street footfall declines again, says Colliers

Willmott Dixon wins £147m contract

£10k fine over potato blanching incident

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