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 The closer businesses work with universities, the more productive their collaboration. That was the main message from Insider’s Business of Education conference held in Manchester, which heard from speakers including Maureen McCue from BAE Systems Military Air and Information and Paul Jenkins from Unilever. READ MORE...
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Sterling Green has suspended trading its shares on AIM ahead of plans "to dispose of a significant part of its trading operations". Read More...
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Accumuli has downwardly revised the final price it will pay for Boxing Orange after discovering "anomalies" in the company's finances. Read More...
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Swinton property development company FreshStart Living is preparing to float on the AIM market, it has been revealed. Read More...
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The North West is second only to London in terms of deals value for the first three quarters of the year, data published by the Centre for Management Buyout Research has revealed. Read More...
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Warrington-headquartered GB Oils' acquisition of Pace Fuelcare will not be referred to the Competition Commission, it has been confirmed. Read More...
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A buyer is being sought for Flint-based kitchen manufacturer and fitter Dee Line after administrators were called in. Read More...
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Penrith property company All Points North has returned to the black for the year to 31 March 2011 despite a "stagnant" North West property market. Read More...
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Aegis, the outsourcing arm of Indian conglomerate Essar, has revealed it has the capacity to double the size of its new European headquarters in Manchester and potentially take on 1,200 staff if the centre is a success. Read More...
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Pre-tax profits have increased 80 per cent at Cheshire leisurewear retailer Cotton Traders as the company continues to build its national presence. Read More...
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Addington Capital, owner of Burnley’s Charter Walk shopping centre, has revealed plans for its phased redevelopment ahead of a planning application. Read More...
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Today's quarterly rent day is likely to trigger another wave of retail business failures, according to the insolvency trade body R3. Read More...
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Joint agents Jones Lang LaSalle and DTZ have completed an 8,000 sq ft letting to London Scottish Bank at the Grade II-listed Churchgate House on Manchester's Oxford Road. Read More...
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Tague on Tour: Macc on the attack
New today: Neil Tague heads to Macclesfield and finds a town where businesses are working together to create a town that stands out from the Cheshire pack.
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Business Security: Fraud protection
Company owners need to know how to protect themselves in fraud investigations. Rachel Adamson, fraud and regulatory solicitor at Stephensons Solicitors LLP, is here to help.
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Trade Matters: Think Asia, Think Hong Kong
Graeme Hall, partner of Marks & Clerk LLP , talks about the opportunities for companies to expand their business links with China and Hong Kong.
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