Today's North West business news from Insider |
Latest News | Mid-market private equity firm LDC has completed a minority investment in a Warrington-based preventative healthcare specialist to help the existing management team to drive organic growth and support a series of new product launches. Read More… |
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Insider's roundtable gathered business leaders to discuss how they are adapting to ever-more demanding expectations of their workforce, their customers and their investors. Read More… |
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An intermediate holding company of retail group JD Sports Fashion has entered into a conditional agreement to buy a majority stake in a Spanish online retailer for €140.4m. Read More… |
A Manchester-based healthcare software provider has secured £3m in growth capital funding from infrastructure and private equity investment manager Foresight Group. Read More… |
Broadband and communications provider KCOM has agreed a deal to sell its national ICT business to Nasstar. Read More… |
Consumer home-testing healthcare company MyHealthChecked has acquired a provider of personalised nutrition consultancy services. Read More… |
GreenBank Capital has completed the first £1m tranche of investment in grocery delivery platform Beelivery. Read More… |
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Leigh Dauncey from Partners& says research has shown that employees who are engaged in their work tend to be happier and healthier, which can lead to greater employee retention. Read More… |
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The evolution of the North's city centres is set to be integral to the post-pandemic recovery, according to the chief executive of law firm Brabners. Read More… |
Retail sales were "above seasonal norms" in June, according to a new report from the CBI, with volumes expected to remain "good" for July. Read More… |
Social enterprise investor Key Fund has named a new chair. Read More… |
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Fiona Barnet, director at Develop Liverpool, says from independent developers to large housing organisations, property professionals know only too well the challenges of identifying and acquiring land for their schemes. The demand for new homes and a competitive market only adds to the pressure, and the right introductions, quality negotiation and professional expertise is a must. Read More… |
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Low calorie beverages maker Skinny Drinks Group has more than tripled its footprint in Liverpool after signing a lease on new space in Aintree. Read More… |
Liverpool-based MBED Architects has secured full planning consent for a two-block residential development within the town centre of St Helens. Read More… |
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Anne Campion, head of manufacturing and resource efficiency at GC Business Growth Hub, on the opportunities that lie ahead for manufacturers. Read More… |
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UK car production surged in May but remained below pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | An out-of-home and ecommerce delivery has partnered with Salford City Council as it continues to expand across Greater Manchester. Read More… |
The chief financial officer for The Co-operative Group is set to join the board of listed housebuilder Persimmon. Read More… |
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