Mobile app developer, 2ergo, raised £3.1m through a share placing on Monday, at the price of 1 pence per share. The Salford Quays-based business conditionally raised the cash by placing 256m… #North West

North West law firm, Birchall Blackburn Law, has been named as a national expert in the process of buying and selling houses. The firm, which has offices in Cheshire, Manchester and… #North West

Lancaster University has warned that pioneering small firms are finding it significantly harder than their peers to secure funding for expansion, despite being “crucial” to jobs and growth. The University’s Big… #North West #banking #education #finance

London-headquartered communications and direct mail business, Communisis, has announced its Trafford Wharf site in Manchester will close as part of a “planned re-structuring”. The Northern base will close by the end… #North West

North West web specialist, Ixis, has announced record turnover figures and a profit increase of 50%. The Warrington-based firm reported a £1.2m revenue between 2012 and 2013, which is its biggest… #North West #employment #finance #internet

Manchester Airport has announced a new flight path direct to Cairo, with five flights per week to the Egyptian capital. EgyptAir started its first non-stop flight between the Northern gateway and… #North West

Last week saw a number of moves and appointments in the North West. Here, Bdaily gives a roundup of some of the significant manoeuvres. Law firm DWF recruited former Eversheds International… #North West #employment #government #law

A Liverpool businessman has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, after his work on regeneration projects around England were recommended by the Prime Minister. John Falkingham, creative director and… #North West

A Preston care company has responded to accusations of abuse and failure to look after one woman in their care. The BBC reported on footage obtained by the family of Muriel… #North West #health #management #medical

Merseyside firm, Seneca Banking Consultants, have reached a £1bn milestone in compensation claims managed for SMEs who were mis-sold interest rate protection. New figures from the business showed it is now managing… #North West