BUSINESSES across the North West could have lost as much as £50m as a direct result of absenteeism resulting from yesterday’s heavy snowfall.

Thousands of employees were unable to get into work as major arterial routes ground to a halt with many bus operators cancelling services.

Both Manchester and Liverpool Airports cancelled flights yesterday morning with passengers being advised to contact airlines for further information.

The Knutsford-based Forum of Private Business (FPB) has calculated that ......for the full story register now for free or login below...