Today's North West business news from Insider |
Latest News | The impact of the pandemic on Manchester Airports Group's (MAG's) financial performance has been laid bare, with revenues plummeting during what chairman Sir Adrian Montague called the "toughest year in the history of aviation". However, chief executive Charlie Cornish believes the business is "particularly well-placed to recover quickly when conditions allow". Read More… |
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James Bailey from Julius Baer International in Manchester and the North West, says the mid-point of the year has arrived and it’s as good a time as any to reflect on what has happened so far in 2021 and discuss what may be on the horizon. Read More… |
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Dealmakers in the North of England have enjoyed an active first half of 2021, according to new data, with private equity houses completing 30 transactions worth £10.4bn. Read More… |
A Cheshire-based designer and manufacturer of mass spectrometers has been bought by Techcomp Europe. Read More… |
LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, provided £180m of investment to back eight new management teams and to support its portfolio companies in the first half of 2021. The firm said the investments demonstrated an "increasing appetite and ambition for growth" among the management teams of UK mid-market businesses. Read More… |
Businesses across the North West received almost £7.6bn in funding under the government's two largest Covid-19 loan initiatives, according to new data. Read More… |
A Manchester-based tech company that helps people plan for and manage death has secured £1.1m in an early seed round backed by GC Angels. Read More… |
Ostomy specialist Trio Healthcare has secured a further round of funding from US specialist finance company SWK Holdings Corporation as it seeks to scale up its operations. Read More… |
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Until a financial order is obtained within divorce proceedings, either spouse can make a financial claim against the other. When considering what a fair financial claim is, a judge will look at all the assets owned by the couple at the time they divorce. What if one of the couple has significantly increased their assets since separation - will their spouse benefit from this just because they did not divorce sooner after they separated? Fiona Wood, partner with McAlister Family Law, looks at the issues involved. Read More… |
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Northern Gritstone, an investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield to facilitate the commercialisation of university science and technology-related IP, has appointed big names to the roles of non-executive chairman and chief executive. Read More… |
B&M has been buoyed by a strong start to the new financial year. Read More… |
EY has made a host of partner appointments across the North West as it continues to nurture homegrown talent. Read More… |
A North West-based courier business set up by Insider 42 Under 42 alumnus Paul Woods has added a familiar face to its expanding workforce. Read More… |
Jet2 has reported a loss of more than £370m in its full-year results after Covid-19 international travel restrictions led to the grounding of its aircraft for more than half the year. Read More… |
A senior figure at the Bank of England is set to join the Co-op before the end of the year. Read More… |
Retailer WH Smith is to open 18 technology and accessories stores under its InMotion brand across major UK airports. Read More… |
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As we approach the end of the Government's Roadmap for reopening, Napthens' Head of Health and Safety, Chris Walker, looks at the important lessons for businesses to take away following the pandemic. Read More… |
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North West developer HIMOR has sold Bradley Hall Trading Estate in Wigan for £20.6m. Read More… |
Commercial property management company Northwood Regional UK has secured a host of lettings at an office park. Read More… |
Plans for a 400-strong housing scheme in Crewe look set to advance next week. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | The restoration of Buile Hill Mansion in Salford has taken another step forward. Read More… |
Manchester and London firm Glaisyers Solicitors has undergone a rebrand. Read More… |
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