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Peel Holdings drops LEP plan

Peel Holdings has dropped its controversial bid to create a new Local Enterprise Partnership for its Atlantic Gateway scheme.

LEPs will replace Regional Development Agencies, which will be scrapped in 2012, and will have the power to direct investment and infrastructure improvements with access to a £1bn pot of government cash.

Mark's £15m mission for Mere

Mark Boler has the drive and determination to succeed that befits a member of one of the region's best known business dynasties.

AstraZeneca staff walk out in historic strike

Astrazeneca staff walked out on strike for the first time in their history yesterday in a row over pensions.

Gunnercooke aims high

Dealmaker Darryl Cooke today unveiled a new Manchester law firm which he has named after his ‘inspirational’ late father and hopes to build into a pan-European venture over the next few years.

BBC's Manchester studios for sale

The BBC has moved a step closer to selling its studios at Oxford Road amid renewed speculation that Manchester landlord Bruntwood could be the eventual buyer.
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