The most popular stories of 2012
THE best read stories of the year reflect a diverse period for business news.
It wasn’t all macroeconomics – the region lost JJB Sports, a controversial energy plant was approved and there was a lot of interest in something called “Project Digital”.
To create some suspense, we thought we would present the Top 10 stories in reverse order and over two days.
So don’t forget to check tomorrow’s newsletter to find out what was the most popular story of the year.
10. Martin Lewis lands £87m from website sale
MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM announced that it was to buy MoneySavingExpert, the money advice site set up by personal finance expert Martin Lewis, for up to £87m.
9. Mysterious ‘Tomorrow’ digital project takes 180,000 sq ft
SPECULATION swirled that Apple was involved in an ultra-secretive project in Manchester, after a letting of 180,000 sq ft of office space across 20 buildings was confirmed.
8. Peel switches focus to Government as city approves Liverpool Waters scheme
PEEL Group’s £5.5bn Liverpool Waters scheme was given the green light by the city council’s planning committee.
7. Government approves £300m energy plant
THE Government approved a controversial energy plant near Northwich.
6. Peel goes shopping for Lowry Outlet Mall
PEEL Group bought the Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford from North West rival Emerson in a deal worth around £70m.
