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United Utilities' profits stable as it ups investment

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:15:07 -0000

Water company United Utilities saw a small drop in profits as it ramped up investment in customer service improvements and infrastructure in the year to March 31.

New 'universal' benefits system to be tested in Greater Manchester

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:05:54 -0000

A radical new welfare system replacing a string of benefits with a single ‘universal credit’ will be tested in Greater Manchester.

The government plans to roll six state hand-outs – jobseekers’ allowance, working tax credits, income support, child tax credits, housing benefit and employment and support allowance – into one payment

Suspended sentence for Prestbury businessman Andrew Franks after he stole petrol and drove off in BMW while banned

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:56:05 -0000

A businessman avoided jail after being spotted driving while banned for the second time and driving off THREE times after filling his BMW with petrol.

Andrew Franks, 22, was spotted at the wheel of his BMW M3 in March despite being banned just two months earlier.

Trams set to be running on Oldham Metrolink line ‘in June’

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:55:49 -0000

Tram drivers are continuing to test the new Metrolink line to Oldham amid speculation it could open as soon as next month.

Metrolink ticket machines are now displaying messages advising passengers that services on the line will be ‘starting soon’.

Arrow Cars wins two-year Manchester Airport extension

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:20 -0000

Taxi firm Arrow Cars has been handed a two-year extension to its controversial contract to provide private hire services at Manchester Airport.

BAE Systems' £1.6bn Saudi deal guarantees north west jobs

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:19 -0000

Defence giant BAE Systems has signed a £1.6bn contract to supply Saudi Arabia with Hawk aircraft, which will be built in the north west.

Quick-Step Academy to open next month

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:18 -0000

The UK's largest flooring academy will open in Greater Manchester next month.

NOV Mono to move to former BAE Systems site with £24m investment pledge

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:17 -0000

Pump manufacturer NOV Mono today confirmed its move to a former BAE Systems site, with its US parent pledging to invest £24m over three years as it looks to increase capacity and create scores of jobs.

Pinewood Shepperton film studio posts loss

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:15 -0000

Film studio Pinewood Shepperton, where the new James Bond film Skyfall is in production, has posted a loss after its profits were wiped out by costs including a failed expansion project.

Apprentice Revolution target is hit

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:15 -0000

A campaign to create 300 Manchester apprenticeships in 100 days has hit its target.

Northern Employment Services targets growth with Yorkshire Bank cash injection

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:14 -0000

A recruitment agency is targeting new sectors after securing a six-figure funding boost.

Professionals: Key deals

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:14 -0000

Professionals: Key deals made throughout Greater Manchester

IFA Mentor director is Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants president

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:12 -0000

Alistair Hollows, a director of Macclesfield management consultancy IFA Mentor, is the new president of the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants.

Professionals: News in brief

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:11 -0000

Professionals: News in brief from throughout Greater Manchester

George Davies Solicitors sees 16 per cent fee income rise

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:10 -0000

Growth in the student accommodation, education and healthcare sectors helped George Davies Solicitors achieve a 16 per cent rise in annual fee income, managing partner Mark Hovell said today.