Today's Lancashire business news from Insider |
Tuesday 10 September 2019 |
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Latest News | A Leyland-headquartered plastic card manufacturer is eyeing a "very successful year" on the back of completing a spate of investments and increasing the size of its workforce. Read More… |
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Ian Marshall, a business adviser at Made Smarter, looks at how your company can keep a competitive edge with new technology and tools. Read More… |
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Preliminary discussions are underway regarding a potential combination of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try's Linden Homes and Partnerships and Regeneration divisions. Read More… |
Praetura Ventures has set out plans to raise £10m to invest in up to eight early-stage companies predominantly in the North of England. Read More… |
The acquisition of consumer chemicals business James Briggs – which employs a workforce of about 300 across two sites in Greater Manchester – by Rochdale counterpart Tetrosyl has been named as Deal of the Month. Read More… |
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"Keeping hold of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is increasingly challenging for innovative businesses. It must be taken very seriously," advises DTM Legal specialist, Jim Morris. Read More… |
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A company specialising in the development and supply of implantable-grade plastics has outlined plans to open a new facility in Rossendale where it will create about 100 jobs. Read More… |
The proposed regeneration of Blackpool has taken a major step forward after a town deal was secured. Read More… |
Vincents Solicitors has recruited a pair of paralegals to add to its team. Read More… |
Half-year profits have edged towards the £130m-mark at JD Sports as the retailer was buoyed by strong growth both at home and overseas. Read More… |
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Phil Storer from PwC, says the UK economy faces challenges like never before. The UK’s uncoupling from the European Union and the uncertainty it creates for businesses looks set to be the prevalent backdrop for us all and for some time to come. Read More… |
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Plans to build an additional 90,000 sq ft of employment space which would provide a host of economic and employment benefits look set to be knocked back. Read More… |
A temporary ice rink earmarked for Dalton Square in Lancaster looks set to secure approval. Read More… |
A historic hotel in Lancaster city centre has increased room numbers as part of an ambitious expansion plan. Read More… |
MCI Developments has secured planning permission for 39 homes in Preesall. Read More… |
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Claire Alvarez, director at Foresight Group, looks at the benefits and challenges of sustainable investment. Read More… |
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A Whalley-based shoe company has outlined plans to create jobs across the county. Read More… |
The continued upturn in China sales for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) failed to offset the UK decline during August as the number of cars sold in the country by the manufacturing giant slumped by more than a quarter. Read More… |
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