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Wednesday 17 February 2021

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Approval recommended for Roman attraction plans

Plans for a mixed-use development in York featuring a new Roman visitor attraction as well as more than 200 apartments and office space are recommended for approval next week.
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Ask the Expert: Hydrology - flood protection and available grants

Following the Government's announcement to provide grants to help protect properties from flooding, we take a look at Enzygo Hydrology Team's role in flood protection and how you could protect your property. Scott Dawson, senior hydrologist of Enzygo discusses.
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Deals

£6.8bn Asda takeover reaches milestone

A consortium including the owners of Euro Garages and private equity firm TDR Capital has completed its acquisition of Leeds-headquartered Asda. The transaction is still subject to regulatory approval from the Competition and Markets Authority which is currently expected in the second quarter.
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Accenture swoops for digital transformation consultancy

A Leeds-based digital transformation consultancy which employs more than 400 staff has been snapped-up by acquisitive professional services giant Accenture.
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Deal agreed for Deloitte UK’s restructuring services arm

Advisory firm Teneo has struck a deal to acquire the restructuring services business of Deloitte UK.
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Wescott buys scaffolding specialist

Jarrow-headquartered Wescott Industrial Services has acquired a specialist scaffolding services provider based in Hull.
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The Pud Store acquires assets of online retailer

The Pud Store has acquired the assets of a nursery and baby products business that fell into administration last month.
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Competition concerns raised over Adevinta’s eBay Classifieds deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Norwegian giant Adevinta's proposed $9.2bn (£6.5bn) acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group, which includes the likes of Gumtree and Motors.co.uk in the UK, raises competition concerns.
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Business Matters: Rolling Disruption? Private Equity: the impact of Covid-19

In this article James Foster, corporate partner and head of private equity in the North at Shoosmiths LLP, considers some of the key impacts Covid-19 has had on the sector.
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Business

SimplyBiz Group appoints chief financial officer

Listed business support company SimplyBiz Group has named a new chief financial officer.
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Three new recruits for Wake Smith

Sheffield-based law firm Wake Smith Solicitors has made a trio of appointments.
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Property

Job-creating employment hub plans lodged

Plans have been lodged for a new 2.9 million sq ft employment hub in South Yorkshire which could support the creation of up to 4,500 jobs.
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Revised tower plans for prominent site set for approval

New plans for a 15-storey residential tower on the former site of a landmark Sheffield building look set to get the go-ahead next week.
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CMS starts work on new £5.25m business park phase

Developer Carnell Management Services (CMS) has started work on the second £5.25m phase of a Barnsley business park.
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Network Space completes 400,000 sq ft sale

Network Space has sold four properties comprising more than 400,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics real estate across the North.
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Fleet vehicle conversion firm agrees deal for Doncaster warehouse

A fleet vehicle conversion specialist has agreed a deal for a warehouse unit at the strategically located Parkside Business Park in Doncaster.
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CBRE strengthens in Manchester and Leeds

The Northern Residential Valuation team at CBRE has made a pair of appointments in Manchester and Leeds as it looks to increase capacity and satisfy growing demand.
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Manufacturing

Sheffield Forgemasters joins offshore wind programme

Sheffield Forgemasters has joined the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership programme to secure key funding and support towards offshore wind power opportunities.
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New division launched following manufacturers PPE contract win

West Yorkshire packaging manufacturer PFF Group has established a new health division following its appointment to manufacture 360 million disposable polythene aprons for frontline NHS staff and social care workers.  
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Howarths makes double appointment

Yorkshire HR, employment law, and health and safety consultancy Howarths has made a double appointment.
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Hygiene manufacturer launches device to help stop spread of Covid-19

A North Yorkshire hygiene and pest control product manufacturer has launched a new device to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
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