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UK-listed companies in the North West issued more profit warnings last year than in 2023 due to a challenging second half of the year, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.

Private equity investment in the North West increased significantly in 2024, according to the latest UK Private Equity Review from KPMG UK.