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Westbridge has backed the management buyout of APEM Limited, Europe’s leading independent environmental consultancy specialising in the aquatic environment and remote sensing.

Three of Bury’s most prominent female business leaders appeared together at a panel discussion to discuss their experiences in business to coincide with International Women’s Day 2019.

A Bolton-based recruitment business has received £500k funding from NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

Wigan based software provider Outsource Management Services (OMS) has secured investment of £55,000 from NPIF, BFS & MSIF Microfinance, a fund managed by GC Business Finance in partnership with MSIF and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

A delegation representing coding bootcamp Northcoders this morning opened the London Stock Exchange.

One of the UK’s fastest growing and largest independent software testing companies, Edge Testing Solutions, part of Eurofins Digital Testing, has opened a fourth base in the UK in Manchester city centre, to service Edge Testing’s Northern clients and continue its UK-wide growth.

Entrepreneur turned investor Paul Haydock has launched Founder Fundraising, a new service, based in Manchester, that has been set up to help Northern tech founders successfully raise investment.

Eccles-based Quick Reach Powered Access, a fast-growing national equipment hire business, has secured a £4.5million equity investment from Mercia Fund Managers.

A prominent north Manchester synagogue has unveiled a new look following a major refurbishment and extension.

Indian-owned Hero Cycles is launching its first ever range of Manchester, UK designed, Indian-manufactured, electric 'e-bikes' for Europe this month.

Cowgills have been appointed by British based sailing & menswear clothing specialist Henri Lloyd Group and its subsidiary company Henri Lloyd UK, to provide a range of business support services, following a recent restructure of the business.  

LSH Auto UK, part of the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz retail group (LSH International), is set to open a brand-new Mercedes-Benz retail space in Stockport, complete with industry-leading facilities.