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Friday 7 December 2018

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Airport City applications to go before planners

Two planning applications that could result in the construction of more than 900,000 sq ft of office accommodation at Airport City, along with two multi-storey car parks, are set to go before Manchester City Council's planning committee with a recommendation for approval. Documents seen by Insider said the schemes could "deliver significant components of the vision for Airport City North".
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Business Matters: Moneyball

Joanne McTiffin and Dan Simmonite of Tindall Perry explain how watching a movie over Christmas could revolutionise how you build your team in 2019.
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Deals

Inspired swoops for energy procurement firm

Preston-headquartered Inspired Energy has conditionally agreed to acquire a Warrington-based energy procurement services provider for £19.5m, which will be funded through a share placing.
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Market cap of £651m as AJ Bell boss marks “significant milestone”

AJ Bell has unveiled the pricing of its initial public offering which gives the investment platform a market capitalisation of £651m. Chief executive Andy Bell said the IPO was a "significant milestone for the business".
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MSIF investment for digital out-of-home ad firm

A digital out-of-home advertising business based in Liverpool has secured a £400,000 investment from MSIF.
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Business Matters: Finding a buyer for your business

David Weavers, partner at Clearwater International, talks about some key things to consider when finding a buyer for your business.
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Property

Hotspur Press redevelopment set for step forward

The redevelopment of Manchester's historic Hotspur Press buildings into a mixed-use scheme featuring commercial space, restaurants and a 28-storey residential tower could be set to take a step forward.
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Contractor to complete £100m Liverpool scheme

Developer Elliot Group has appointed a contractor to complete its £100m Aura project in Liverpool, having taken possession of its site from troubled contractor Forrest last week.
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First Street scheme recommended for green light

An application proposing the development of a mixed-use scheme at First Street - which includes a 205-bedroom hotel - could be set for approval, documents filed ahead of a city council planning meeting have revealed.
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23-storey Manchester hotel poised for thumbs up

An application by one of Japan's largest hotel brands to open its first UK venue at a gateway location in Manchester has been recommended for approval. The scheme - which includes the revamp of a grade II-listed building - could secure a direct investment of £90m for the local economy.
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Business

‘Game changing’ £300m Blackpool investment unveiled

Plans to invest £300m in Blackpool's tourism industry, which includes the creation of new hotels, apartments and restaurants on the famous Golden Mile, have been unveiled. It is estimated the vision could create 1,000 jobs.
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Strong start to financial year at Hill Dickinson

Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has reported a strong start to its financial year which chief executive Peter Jackson said placed the business in a "very strong position".
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Car-sharing marketplace launches in Manchester

A peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace has launched in Manchester on the back of a successful venture into London.
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Successful quarter for Millfield Estates

Commercial property investor Millfield Estates has enjoyed a successful quarter for its UK property portfolio.
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Raising finance survey

Over a third of respondents to Insider's raising finance survey said they would be “extremely unlikely” to consider issuing equity to a third party to fund growth.
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Manufacturing

£400m funding to support Dreadnought jobs

Defence secretary Gavin Williamson has announced a £400m funding boost for the Dreadnought programme, which will safeguard more than 8,000 jobs in Barrow and across the UK.
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Administrators appointed to long-established manufacturer

Administrators have been appointed to a Morecambe-based manufacturer of catering and kitchen equipment which was established in 1947.
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Further fall for new car market

The new car market in the UK fell further in November, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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