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Latest News | Terms have been agreed on a recommended takeover of Calisen which values the energy infrastructure giant at about £1.43bn. Read More… |
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Charlotte Bobroff from JP Morgan Private Bank, says against this challenging backdrop, it's never been more important to clarify the purpose of your family business and family values overall. Read More… |
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Investment from a consortium of three North West businessmen is set to support expansion at Think Hire, which specialises in the hire of site accommodation and renewable and hybrid power supplies. The investment follows a period of strong growth at the Manchester-headquartered business. Read More… |
Energy procurement consultancy Inspired Energy has completed the disposal of its SME division by way of a management buyout. Read More… |
Communications technology company Invosys has expanded with the acquisition of Atrium Telecom. Read More… |
TXM Group has completed a merger with Manchester-based Step5 Group. Read More… |
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Amanda Newman, senior manager in technology for Accenture, says 2020 has been an extraordinary year, for both people and business. No-one has been left untouched by the pandemic. But research suggests that the impact has not been equally felt. Read More… |
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Channel 4 has revealed the independent production companies from across the UK which are set to benefit from its newly created Emerging Indie Fund. Read More… |
Manchester commercial law firm Kuits has promoted ten lawyers. Read More… |
Third-party logistics giant Wincanton has been awarded an initial three-year contract with garden centre retailer Dobbies to provide eFulfilment, store replenishment and final mile home delivery services. Read More… |
A new managing director of Eric Wright Construction has been appointed. Read More… |
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Liverpool is already a vibrant port but the Freeport concept creates the opportunity to investment as well as enhancing trade routes to North America. Neil Warwick, partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, looks at the context and the latest developments in this government concept. Read More… |
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Two major office schemes, rising to 17 storeys and 14 storeys respectively, look set to take a step forward after being recommended for the green light by Manchester City Council planners, paving the way for the creation of thousands of jobs in the city. Read More… |
Chancerygate has secured planning permission for a revised phase two of its Mersey Reach warehousing and industrial development in Aintree. Read More… |
Plans for a significant mixed-use development on Great Ancoats Street are set to get the green light. It is estimated the scheme could have the capacity for 3,600 workers once complete and would create hundreds of jobs during construction. Read More… |
Workspace and leisure specialist Bruntwood Works has started the next phase of its transformation of Trafford House in Greater Manchester. Read More… |
Commerce Trade Park in Birkenhead has been acquired in a £3.45m deal. Read More… |
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Revenue at the UK arm of Swedish vehicle making giant Volvo jumped by more than £100m during its latest financial year. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Academics from Alliance Manchester Business School (MBS) are set to work with a global e-commerce business on a major research project to help prevent cyber security attacks. Read More… |
Funding has been awarded to 22 SMEs in the Liverpool City Region. Read More… |
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