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Renovo may need investment for Juvista drug
Scar prevention firm Renovo may seek investment to help the finance the development of its Juvista therapy if another trial is needed.
Co-operative Bank launches ad campaign
Manchester-based The Co-operative Bank has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at promoting the bank's commitment to customer satisfaction.
Stobart takes over chilled food operation
Cumbria's Stobart Group, one of the biggest hauliers in the country and the company behind Carlisle Airport's proposed expansion, has strengthened its position in the food distribution industry.
GMPTA chair says Manchester could be north's rail hub
The new head of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority (GMPTA) has said Manchester could soon be the rail hub of the north.
Management shake-up at AstraZeneca's MedImmune
Northwest-based AstraZeneca has announced several senior management changes at MedImmune, the company's recently-acquired biotech business unit.
Birkenhead secures £250m Royal Navy deal
Northwestern Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders has secured a 25-year contract worth £250 million, it has emerged.
Business council to advise Agma
The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (Agma) has selected more than a dozen business advisers to help the city-region attract international investment.
Maintenance firm proposes 1,500 new jobs
Enterprise, a large support services firm, has said it hopes to open offices at Estuary Business Park, near Liverpool John Lennon Airport, by 2011.
Prestigious food award for Manchester
Manchester city council has been given a prestigious food award at the House of Commons in recognition of its Food Futures strategy.
Turner Prize generates £10m for Merseyside
The Turner Prize 2007 has brought £10 million to the Merseyside economy, according to a new report.
Study: City-regions require powers to tackle worklessness
The government must give city-regions the appropriate powers to get the unemployed into work, according to a new study.
Northwest councils receive £37m
Some 43 councils in the northwest will receive £37 million as a reward for boosting business and economic growth in the region.
Government commits to wind power
The government has outlined how the UK can reduce its carbon emissions by increasing the use of renewable energy sources.
Experts discuss Cumbria's future as UK adventure capital
Delegates have gathered in Cumbria today to hear about plans to turn the county into the UK's adventure capital.
Land Rover could boost Merseyside production
Land Rover's output at its Halewood plant in Merseyside could double over the next four years if plans to develop a new model are given the green light.
Metrolink announces tram investment
A total of 28 new trams have been purchased by Greater Manchester Transport Authority to run on a series of new Metrolink lines.
Preservation work has finished on a number of historical structures in Manchester, it has been revealed.
'Innovative' airport wins European award
As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, Manchester Airport has been praised for its innovative approach to attracting airlines at the annual Airport Council International Europe awards.
Cussons to invest £21m in Nigeria
PZ Cussons has announced it is to make a major new £21 million investment in its Nigerian factories.
Manchester-based engineering group Renold Plc is in talks to acquire a 75 per cent stake in an Indian industrial chain business.
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