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AMEC in talks with Serco over Technical Consulting Services

Engineering and project management firm AMEC is in talks with services company Serco over the potential acquisition of its nuclear Technical Consulting Services business, which has its headquarters in Warrington.

2ergo Group eyes return to black

Slimmed-down mobile phone technology firm 2ergo Group is eyeing a return to the black next year as it rolls out products which enable consumers to make payments and redeem coupons using their smart phones.

FirstGroup signals bus overhaul

FirstGroup put more of its bus services on the block today after admitting fuel costs, lower demand and reduced subsidies were hurting the division.

Film rivals mean reprieve for BSkyB

BSkyB was handed a reprieve by the competition watchdog today after a ruling over the broadcaster's stranglehold on pay-TV movies was reversed.

Nationwide unveils SME lending plan

A new player in the small business lending market is set to emerge after building society Nationwide today unveiled plans to build up a range of services in the coming years.
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Greater Manchester Business Week
Latest edition out now includes: How financial fair play could cloud Blue's spending, MIDAS boss Tim Newns on drawing employers to Manchester & A Green Energy review
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Roberts Jackson Solicitors agrees Wilmslow relocation

Roberts Jackson Solicitors agrees Wilmslow relocation
Law firm Roberts Jackson Solicitors has agreed a move to premises which are three times the size of its current base as it seeks to double its workforce.
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Go Pizza in Manchester expansion

Go Pizza in Manchester expansion
Fast food chain Go Pizza is planning expansion in Manchester and London after securing a new financing deal with Santander Corporate Banking.
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Raja Fashions
Raja Fashions is Hong Kong's renowned bespoke tailors
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