Food costs are key problem for struggling families
Rising food costs are the main reason why workers in the North West struggle to make it from one payday to the next, according to a new report by R3, …
New adventure for Millican
A husband and wife team who run an ethical outdoor lifestyle brand have secured a six-figure investment from The North West Fund for Venture Capital, managed by Enterprise Ventures, and …
Fusion Implants wins funding for veterinary devices
A company which is producing veterinary implants using the latest 3D printing techniques has received a six-figure investment from The North West Fund for Venture Capital, managed by Enterprise Ventures. …
Richard Wolff is new face of insolvency profession in NW
R3, the trade body for insolvency professionals, has appointed Richard Wolff as its new chair in the North West. Richard, who is Head of Corporate Recovery and Insolvency at JMW …
Big fall in zombie businesses as firms negotiate with creditors
The number of ‘zombie businesses’ in the North of England has fallen to under 3,000 from a peak of 24,500 in November 2012, according to research by R3, the insolvency …
Katie to lead R3 new professionals group
A new group aims to bring together young professionals working in the insolvency sector in the North West. The R3 North West New Professionals Group will organise regular social events …
3D print firm in pioneering NHS project wins £860k backing
A Burnley company which is pioneering the use of 3D printing to produce made-to-measure insoles for the NHS has secured a £860,000 investment from The North West Fund for Venture …
Rosebud backs Soccer Manager game
Four computer games fans who set up their own online football game have secured a six-figure finance package from the Lancashire Rosebud Fund. Soccer Manager was launched in 2005 by …
1 in 3 North West businesses grew in 2013
2013 was a year of continuous growth for one in three North West businesses and they plan to continue their expansion in the year ahead, according to research by the …