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Friday 14 August 2020

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Bolton ‘on course’ for £1bn masterplan despite pandemic

Socio-economic changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have been accommodated by Bolton Council and its developer partners to ensure the delivery of the £1bn masterplan to transform the town centre by 2030, according to new analysis by Deloitte.
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Business Matters: The next generation of key workers

There has never been a more significant time - in recent years, if not decades - for the need for excellent health and public services staff, says Adele Lochman, apprenticeships operations manager at University of Salford.
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Deals

Wigan Athletic administrators continue sale talks

The administrators of Wigan Athletic are continuing talks with four bidders.
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£950k for supplements specialist

A Blackpool-based provider of vitamin C and CBD supplements has secured a £950,000 funding package from Investec to fulfil a significant spike in sales and market demand.
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New lender secures CBILS accreditation

Simply has been accredited to lend under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) by the British Business Bank.
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Business Matters: Towards a new planning system

With the government having launched its consultation on proposals to reform the planning system in England, Pegasus Group looks at what the implications could be for housing requirements across the country. Executive director Sebastian Tibenham comments on what the new reforms could mean for the North West.
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Business

Stockport’s revival on the agenda for Insider Online Forum

An upcoming Insider Online Forum will ask how Stockport can maintain its regeneration momentum and signpost opportunities in the town for businesses and investment.
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Corporate insolvencies drop but Q3 rise expected

Corporate insolvencies across the North West dropped to their lowest point since 2016, according to new data, although a rise is expected in the coming quarter.
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Bistrot Pierre sets target date for Covid-19 recovery

Private equity-backed Bistrot Pierre is expecting to return to pre-Covid levels of profitability by 2024 and open a new site every year from 2023, according to a new document. The value of the pre-pack deal to buy the restaurant chain out of administration last month has also been published for the first time.
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CMA raises concerns over funerals sector

A number of concerns have been raised about the funerals industry by the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Property

Church Hotel proposals to move ahead

The former Church Hotel in Bolton could soon be transformed into a residential scheme.
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Advisers appointed to market Trafford Centre for sale

Advisers have officially been appointed to manage the sale of Trafford Centre, KPMG has confirmed.
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SGG Apparel launches at Liverpool ONE

SGG Apparel, the clothing line inspired by Steven Gerrard, has launched its first bricks-and-mortar retail offering at Liverpool ONE.
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Caddick Construction completes on Lucas Furniture scheme

Caddick Construction North West has completed on a flagship showroom on behalf of Stokers, the owner of Lucas Furniture.
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Northstone launches Ellesmere Port consultation

Northstone has launched a public consultation on its plans to build up to 220 energy-efficient family homes in Ellesmere Port.
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New head of sales for Seventy7 Group

Manchester-based creative content agency Seventy7 Group has expanded its team by appointing a new head of sales.
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Former RBS site to change hands

A former RBS branch in Lancaster is set to change hands.
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