| Wednesday 13 January 2021 |
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Latest News | The managing director of Manchester-headquartered Brother UK has told Insider how he hopes 2021 will bring stability across public health, the economy and supply chains to allow businesses to plan with certainty and confidence. Phil Jones also discussed the biggest challenge leaders are facing and the lessons learned from 2020.
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Charlotte Bobroff from J.P. Morgan Private Bank says that right now, the world operates in a “linear economy” model that is not sustainable. Every second, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned, and the equivalent of six garbage trucks of edible food is wasted globally. If we continue on this path, by 2050 global demand for resources will almost triple to 130 billion tons annually, which would overuse the earth's capacity by more than 400 per cent.
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The businesses of Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) and Ponden Home have been acquired in a deal which saves more than 1,450 jobs, it has been confirmed.
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The deal advisory practice at KPMG in the North has completed ten technology transactions in as many weeks as competition to invest in the region's businesses "continues apace".
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A Manchester-headquartered loss adjuster has been bought by Woodgate and Clark.
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The corporate finance team at Cowgills worked on deals with an enterprise value of more than £160m during the last 12 months, the firm has confirmed.
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Private equity firm YFM has invested £2.5m in a Manchester-headquartered consumer insights business.
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A milkround business that delivers groceries across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire has secured £5m funding from ETF Partners (The Environmental Technologies Fund).
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Richard Robinson from Napthens Solicitors says that as we enter a new lockdown, anyone involved in mergers and acquisitions is asking the question: what impact is Covid-19 having on deal activity – and how will the M&A landscape change in the post-Covid (and post-Brexit) world?
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Facilites management outfit Unify by Bruntwood has secured a contract to provide cleaning services at Liverpool Science Park.
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Everton FC are continuing to strengthen their international ties by agreeing a strategic partnership with League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.
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The transformation of Liverpool-headquartered gifting and rewarding company Appreciate Group "is working", its chief executive has told Insider. Ian O'Doherty also discussed the company's momentum as it looks to implement its growth plans.
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The success of a business has often been defined by its proximity to a major city centre. However, the recent pandemic has thrown caution to that school of thought, demonstrating that we can work just as successfully from out of city locations, as Bolesworth property director Simon Kennish explains.
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Essar and Progressive Energy have joined forces to produce low carbon hydrogen at the former's Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port as part of a £750m investment.
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GLIL Infrastructure has raised a further £500m as it bids to drive investment in UK assets.
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CAPITAL&CENTRIC has submitted plans for its £60m Weir Mill development in Stockport.
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A zero calorie tonic start-up is ramping up its expansion plans after agreeing terms on a 12,133 sq ft unit within phase one of the £20m Mersey Reach industrial development.
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A Warrington-based transport and logistics company has embarked on its next stage of expansion after taking 110,000 sq ft of new office and warehouse space.
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Handforth-headquartered Pets at Home's bid to construct a £48m storage and distribution base in Stafford, which could create up to 1,200 jobs, has been recommended for the green light.
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Alesco Investment Properties has been appointed as exclusive agent on Wardour Point in Manchester.
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A Liverpool-based e-bike company has reported a surge in sales.
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Liverpool-headquartered Real Good Food has been boosted by a strong performance across both of its businesses.
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Member Exclusive News | Manchester-based BrightHR has invested £500,000 in a new platform.
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Supermarket group Booths enjoyed a strong sales increase during Christmas.
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