30th July 2010

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UU gets £119m for half share of metering firm

UU gets £119m for half share of metering firm

UNITED Utilities has announced that it is to sell its 50% share of gas and electricity metering business Meter Fit for £119m.


Clive Memmott named new chamber chief

Clive Memmott named new chamber chief

GREATER Manchester Chamber of Commerce has named Clive Memmott as its new chief executive.

Airport profits nosedive as recession hits

Airport profits nosedive as recession hits

MANCHESTER Airport Group saw profits buffeted by the recession as operating earnings fell 28% to £56.1m in the year to the end of March.

Indian giant Ashok Leyland to buy 26% Optare stake

Indian giant Ashok Leyland to buy 26% Optare stake

ASHOK Leyland, one of India's biggest commercial vehicle manufacturers, is to take a 26% stake in the Lancashire bus maker Optare.

Liverpool council leader backs Wirral Waters scheme

Liverpool council leader backs Wirral Waters scheme

The leader of Liverpool Council, Cllr Joe Anderson, has thrown his support behind the 18m sq ft, £4.5bn Wirral Waters project ahead of...

Accumuli identifies 'buy and build' targets

Accumuli identifies 'buy and build' targets

THE AIM-listed cash shell left behind following the disposal of Salford Quays-based Netservices in May has announced that it has identified...

Hasgrove upbeat despite uncertain market

Hasgrove upbeat despite uncertain market

HASGROVE, the AIM listed lobbying, PR, digital and marketing group expects to report improved first half income and operating profits amid...

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Video report: Roundtable discussion in association with DLA Piper

Video report: Roundtable discussion in association with DLA Piper

Liverpool business leaders discuss the region's prospects following the emergency Budget.

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