Development proposals have been revealed for a major site in Central Lancashire, with a focus on employment uses and the potential to create about 2,000 jobs. Read More
Manchester-based Social Money, owner of buy now, pay later finance, Payl8r, and bridge lending business, SoMo, has made its first ever investment in another business. Read More
A Lancashire-based logistics business has acquired a North Wales company which complements its own activities with the support of a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. Read More
New York Stock Exchange-listed Sun Communities has completed its £950m acquisition of Park Holidays UK, the owner and operator of about 40 holiday communities in England and Scotland. Read More
Fraser Pirie, corporate finance expert at Azets, says selling a business can often be one of the biggest decisions that any business owner will make in their lifetime. The typical reason for selling is retirement, but other reasons can include selling for health reasons or wanting to cash out for a significant life event. Read More
Anna Main, director of commercial asset management at Landwood Group, discusses how landlords can maximise the return on their assets by having the right property management in place. Read More
Energy giant Ineos has offered to drill a shale gas site to prove that fracking can be used safely to help the UK have long-term energy independence and avoid a future crisis. Read More
Law firm Napthens has welcomed a partner and new head of its Liverpool office, with the established dealmaker set to lead operations across the city region. Read More
Grant Peggie, director at British Business Bank and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), has spoken to Insider about the resilience of Northern businesses and the future plans for the fund. Read More
Clearwater International has welcomed a Manchester-based partner within its debt advisory team following a sustained period of growth for the service line. Read More
Lancashire manufacturing company Nutrition Group, which earlier this year featured in the North West BusinessInsider 100 Fastest Growing Manufacturers list, has seen its total sales grow by 22 per cent in the last 12 months. Read More
