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Economic Development
British drinkers warned to prepare for higher alcohol prices from next week
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ will see a rise in alcohol prices from February 1 as the new duty rates on wine and spirits come into force - and there are 'no winners'
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Avanti West Coast's 'lamentable' service levels locked in by Tory-set standards, Labour peer says
Conservative Party
'My postbag... is full of criticism of Avanti West Coast'
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Liverpool city centre restaurant KaiBaiBo to shut down amid rising costs
North West
'We're incredibly proud of what we've built here'
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Wales and the west of England needs billions in new rail projects says report
Conservative Party
A programme of much needed rail enhancement projects for Wales and the west of England has been outlined by the Western Gateway Partnership
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New 'LaplandManchester' Christmas experience could bring 1,200 jobs to Cheshire each year
Economic Development
The Lapland Christmas experience, which will be based in Macclesfield, will begin from winter 2025/26
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Peel Group to start 'limited work' on £240m Ryder Cup golf complex and 1,000 homes
Ryder Cup
Peel Land has planning permission to develop the Hulton Park scheme, but only if Bolton is awarded the right to host the tournament in 2035 - the group now wants to start some work anyway
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Government supports Manchester United's ambitious Old Trafford redevelopment
North West
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government has backed plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford, regardless of whether Manchester United decide to build a new 100,000-seater stadium
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'Massive' solar farm the size of 15 football pitches given green light
North West
Plans for a 27 acre solar microgrid at St Michael's golf course in Widnes have been given the go-ahead
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Thousands of Bristol companies in 'significant' financial distress
Insolvency and Administration
Construction firms are particularly struggling as well as real estate and property businesses
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Hotels in Devon to be turned into affordable homes
Hotels
Torbay Council's Hotels to Homes scheme is designed to tackle the housing crisis in the region
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Exeter's maritime future 'at stake' as huge new housing development considered
South West
'Commercial maritime use on the canal has not stopped. It is merely going through a quiet phase'
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Pharma consultancy Coronado Research creates jobs with Newcastle office launch
Pharmaceuticals
The newly established firm specialises in building models for drug development that can help patients of rare conditions
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Transport for Wales boss on the impact of Great British Railways
Transport
In Wales train operator Transport for Wales is already in public ownership
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Library site set to be redeveloped for housing
Lambert Smith Hampton
The library and hall had faced the possibility of reopening with two highly rated bids put forward to take it over
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Bullring store closes to customers after more than 20 years – but vows to return
Bullring
All Saints says it intends to relocate within the shopping centre
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'Kirkby has been identified as a great business location' – town set for more regeneration in 2025
Economic Development
Knowsley Council has approved plans for a new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre, with the local authority announcing a further phase of retail development
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Number of Yorkshire and Humber firms in financial distress surges in recent months
Economy
The latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert research pointed to challenges across all sectors, but particularly food and drink and construction
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M60 to close for 13 nights for final £1m Stockport Viaduct work
Transport
The iconic structure carries nearly 400 trains every day between the West Coast Main Line and Manchester Piccadilly
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Hotel, retail or housing: What could happen to Cheltenham Municipal Offices as bids close
Liberal Democrats
Chchenham Borough Council put the 68,290 sq ft, Grade II* listed building on the market in September and a decision on the winning bid for the Promenade building is due in the coming weeks
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University wants to turn shopping centre units into catering college
Solihull Council
University College Birmingham has plans for two vacant units at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre
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North East economy 'under siege' as number of firms in financial distress rockets by 75%
Finance
The Begbies Traynor research shows financial services, property and food and beverage production firms are suffering the most
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Work starts on huge new play and exercise centre for disabled children near Bristol
Construction
The facility will be fully accessible and will be the first of its kind in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
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New plans for private hospital in empty office block
NHS
Developers have launched a second bid to transform the empty offices in Coventry
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Andy Burnham reveals Old Trafford vision as he confirms six development zones to boost economy by £13bn
London 2012 Olympics
Mayor has named Old Trafford as a key 'growth location' for the next decade as club debates merits of new stadium or refurbishment
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