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Tuesday 23 February 2021

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Carr’s Pasties to earn a crust in Ireland

Carr's Pasties has outlined details of how it became an 'accidental exporter' and its plans for growth, with the Bolton bakery planning to set up an Irish service after discovering how popular the brand is across the water.
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Business Matters: How full fibre infrastructure can help a development’s green credentials

Shaun Gibson, chief executive of Telcom Group, looks at how full fibre infrastructure can help a development’s green credentials.
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Deals

Scapa Group shareholder opposes £400m takeover

A long-term shareholder of Greater Manchester-headquartered healthcare and industrial specialist Scapa Group, which looks set to be acquired by a global performance materials company after an offer worth more than £400m was recommended, has opposed the deal.
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Soccer Manager set to expand with £3m investment

Preston-based online game Soccer Manager has secured a further £3m to support its continued growth in a funding round led by existing investor Mercia.
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All Round Fun backed by £500k investment

Manchester-based leisure equipment specialist All Round Fun has secured a £500,000 investment from NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance.
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Hill Dickinson upbeat after £2.6bn year

The national corporate team at Hill Dickinson is upbeat about the year ahead after completing more than £2.6bn worth of deals in 2020.
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NW Estates bought by Ascend Properties

NW Estates has been snapped up by expanding agency Ascend Properties.
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Assetz Capital backs Forge Care with £5m CBILS boost

Assetz Capital has provided a £5m development loan – through the CBILS initiative – to Forge Care in a deal that will help the operator to overcome the challenges brought about by the pandemic and to fund construction of its new residential childcare care facility in Nuneaton.
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Business Matters: Planning your exit strategy

The uncertainty created from the political fallout of leaving the EU, against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, has forced many business owners to reassess their plans, including their own exit strategies. Having an exit strategy in place enables you to prepare for the future and gives direction to a business to ensure value is maximised, and a planned exit will always be preferable to one that is forced on you by circumstances. Mark Lupton of Beyond Corporate explains.
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Business

England’s roadmap offers hope of ‘getting back to business’

England's roadmap to recovery offers hope that the country can "get back to business," according to the CBI. The FSB has now called on the Chancellor to build on the Prime Minister's "whatever it takes" pledge at next week's Budget.
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Consultation launched on Blackpool investment plans

A consultation on how to spend £39.5m on projects across Blackpool is being held.
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Strong Q3 for Begbies Traynor

Begbies Traynor has been buoyed by a strong trading performance.
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TalkTalk lines up 50 North West jobs

Salford-based connectivity provider TalkTalk has created 50 jobs for young people in the North West as part of the government's Kickstart Scheme.
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Roundtable: Co-living

Co-living is often compared to student living, and aimed at those keeping their options open and living costs down. Insider gathered experts in the residential sector to debate its definition, purpose and future.
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Property

Approval nears for University of Cumbria development

Plans for a 214-bed accommodation scheme on the University of Cumbria's Lancaster campus look set to move ahead next week. If backed, a building considered to have a "negative impact" on the area would be brought down.
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Anwyl Partnerships buys Cheadle Hulme site

Anwyl Partnerships has acquired a former garden centre in Cheadle Hulme, where it plans to create a retirement living development.
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Committee set to back Lancaster scheme

A mixed-use development – including an extra care scheme – lined up for Lancaster has been recommended for approval.
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Development firm completes first East Sussex new-build

A Manchester-based investment management and development business has completed its first new-build project in East Sussex.
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New lease of life lined up for Lancaster unit

A commercial unit in Lancaster could soon be set for a new lease of life.
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Business Matters: Manufacturing leadership - managing by walking about

Nick Brandwood, specialist manufacturing adviser at GC Business Growth Hub, shares his observations from guiding a cohort of manufacturing leaders through a ten-week journey of peer-to-peer learning to achieve business excellence.
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Manufacturing

Made Smarter programme secures government backing

The Made Smarter pilot – which has helped hundreds of SME manufacturers access technology and digital tools to boost productivity, growth and create jobs – is to continue as part of an £8m government rollout.
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Manchester appointment for Ball & Berry

The Manchester office of Ball & Berry has appointed a new assistant building control surveyor.
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‘Overwhelming’ response to Fallowfield Loop consultation

The consultation on the future of the Fallowfield Loop and Yellow Brick Road Loop walking and cycling route was met with an "overwhelming" response.
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