Financial

A new marketing initiative has been launched which positions the Blackpool area as a leading location for business investment in the UK.

MSDUK’s first North-West region supplier diversity day for Ethnic Minority Businesses

Three pioneering companies in Lancashire are among the first in the country to benefit from a government-backed programme designed to boost UK manufacturing productivity and growth.

The new dedicated commercial van centre at Perrys Motor Village in Preston has expanded to become the hub of all commercial van sales in the north-west for the firm, handling business from the Burnley and Bury centres less than a year since launch.

Work has started on a new £12m facility at Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, marking the latest phase in its development as a national centre of excellence for advanced engineering and manufacturing.

Last year, the government commissioned Alison Rose Deputy CEO, NatWest Holdings and CEO, Commercial & Private Banking to identify areas that will help women to succeed in business.

With the Made in Yorkshire Exhibition just around the corner, the first list of speakers has been announced with key businesses from industry participating.