Today's North West business news from Insider |
Latest News | A Blackburn-headquartered fit-out specialist has increased profits, despite the difficulties brought about by Covid-19, with directors confident that the company can return to its pre-pandemic position. Read More… |
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Peter Walshe, North West manager at AFEX, says the past 18 months have challenged us on every level. We've seen untold tragedy and suffering, and at the same time, celebrated remarkable global cooperation in biotech and science. We've turned to digital platforms for shopping, financial services, work and communication. While rolling lockdowns disrupted the normal course of things, ingenuity and innovation have sent up green shoots. Read More… |
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A biotech company has completed a Series A raise of £15m with funding from industry veterans, institutional venture and strategic investors, including Haydock-headquartered Seneca Partners. Read More… |
A provider of bakeware and coating services has moved its UK operation to Skelmersdale after being bought. Read More… |
Harrison Drury – which has offices across Clitheroe, Garstang, Lancaster, Kendal and Preston – is expecting strong levels of M&A activity to continue throughout the rest of 2021. Read More… |
Altrincham-based professional services advisory firm Oakwood Corporate Services has moved to employee ownership. Read More… |
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In a manufacturing landscape where the battle for differentiation is more competitive than ever, Alex Cairns explains how even SME challenger brands can use thought leadership to unlock the true potential of their B2B marketing efforts. Read More… |
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A Lancashire manufacturer of professional grade facemasks and filters is expanding as global demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) continues to soar. Read More… |
A Liverpool-based coronavirus testing and preventative specialist is embarking on a worldwide expansion. Read More… |
Aldi has outlined plans to create more than 2,000 jobs across the UK between now and Christmas. Read More… |
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An elevator pitch is a great way to summarise – impactfully – your business and idea to an angel or equity investor. But what is the formula for a successful one? Mark Gibbons, senior access to finance specialist at Access to Finance Lancashire, offers his advice. Read More… |
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Following the recent acquisition of a Manchester site previously owned by Boddingtons Brewery, Latimer has bought a further 0.44-acre brownfield site nearby. Read More… |
Warrington-headquartered Salboy has expanded its presence with the acquisition of a residential site in London. Read More… |
Blackburn-based Northern Industrial has reported its best ever financial year. Read More… |
Gatehouse Bank has launched a £500m joint venture with TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) to enable the construction of up to 2,500 family rental homes across the North and Midlands. Read More… |
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Leslie Maloney, tax specialist at Access2Funding, explains how your commercial property can generate tax savings for you. Read More… |
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Nelson-based Science in Sport (SiS) has launched a new product range. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Property consultancy Cluttons has launched a northern hub in Manchester. Read More… |
Hand wash brand Carex has agreed a partnership with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to become its official sanitising partner. Read More… |
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