Identity checking firm, GB Group have enjoyed positive half-year sales and earnings, with the Chester-based business continuing their upward trajectory through organic growth and acquisitions. In the six months to the end of September…

Infrastructure investment and measures to boost innovation and enterprise should be top of the Chancellor's agenda in next month's Autumn Statement, the CBI has said. The latest CBI/URS Infrastructure Survey shows that businesses expect…

The launch of a university technical college (UTC) planned for Warrington has been delayed by a year. The college will be run by the University of Chester, with a  focus on nuclear and energy engineering for 14 to 18-year-olds, will occupy…

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) plans to bring academia and industry together at a £20m engineering innovation centre (EIC) in Preston. The university hopes it will support local businesses while helping to increase the number…

Accountancy firm DSG is encouraging North West companies to rethink whether they are eligible for Research & Development (R&D) tax credits, after HM Revenue & Customs figures reveal the region is falling behind on claims in…

Leading Liverpool hair and beauty lounge, Star Salon is set to open a second outlet in Wallasey. Following an impressive five-figure sum investment, the new site on Seaview Road aims to mirror the original North Liverpool venue by…

Last week, 65 entrepreneurs were recognised for the achievements at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2014, with James Watt (founder of BrewDog) taking home the overall gong of Great British Entrepreneur of the Year. Taking place at Old…

Charity of the Year, Alternative Futures Group (AFG), whose head office is on Merseyside, has appointed four new trustees. Experienced healthcare professional Mary Burrows MBE; Daniel Chaffer, a chartered accountant at BBC North; government…

Businesses looking to China are being invited to come to a breakfast event and hear from Shanghai business leaders. On Wednesday 26th November from 7.30am, Liverpool Vision and the Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board are…

Datalaw, the online legal trainer, is looking to quadruple its offering of digital learning courses having received significant financial backing. A six-figure investment from the North West Fund for Venture Capital, managed by Enterprise…