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Latest News | The Manchester office of Knights is a "positive place to be" as it looks set to take advantage of a strong pipeline of opportunities heading into 2020. Read More… |
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Nigel Barratt, head of HURST Corporate Finance, says just over a week into 2020 and it’s apparent that decisions are now being made. The firm therefore believes the M&A market will be strong for the next few years and 2020 could be a good time to think about your exit options. Read More… |
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APS Group, a supplier of tomatoes to the high street, has secured facilities of £25m with Shawbrook Bank. Read More… |
Salford-based start-up Immersify Education has secured a £260,000 combined investment from GC Angels, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and business Angels from the North of England. Read More… |
Private equity firm Sun Capital Partners has announced it does not intend to make an offer for Clipper Logistics. Read More… |
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Lynn Shaw, head of global programmes at DIT - North West, says China is the great economic success story of the past 30 years. It’s now the world’s largest economy and an expanding market for UK businesses. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is the UK’s biggest exporter to China, but is just one of many UK companies now operating in this important market. Read More… |
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N Brown Group – which is behind the JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo brands – has lowered its profit forecast despite enjoying an encouraging period of peak trading. Read More… |
The overarching plan that sets out the guidelines for all development across Manchester will be subject of a major review, the city council has confirmed. Read More… |
A new partnership is set to bring forward at least 500 jobs opportunities in Cumbria over the next 18 months. Read More… |
The deputy director-general of the CBI has emphasised the importance of regional connectivity after the issue was highlighted by the Flybe rescue deal. Read More… |
Manchester-based immersive virtual reality entertainment business Immotion Group has struck deals with a host of attractions, including the London Eye. Read More… |
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Liam Kane, regional director for Commercial Banking North at Royal Bank of Scotland, explains more about the Business Banking Switch initiative. Read More… |
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A pair of industry heavyweights have been appointed as chairman and chief executive of Placefirst and will take over from founder David Smith-Milne in March. Read More… |
Ask Real Estate and Salboy have formed a joint venture (JV) to bring forward the Viadux project in central Manchester. Read More… |
Plans for the latest phase of works at Omega Warrington – including hundreds of homes, restaurants and a hotel – have been revealed. Read More… |
An 18,000 sq ft unit at Chamberhall Business Park in Bury has been bought. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A hotel close to Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District has come to market. Read More… |
A Manchester-based provider of chewable vitamins and supplements has further enhanced its product range. Read More… |
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