Today's East Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | A Midlands manufacturing consortium has secured £18.27m in government funding which could lead to the creation of thousands of jobs in the region. Read More… |
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With businesses currently able to claim financial incentives of up to £3,000 from the government to take on apprentices, Aidan Friend, associate pro-vice chancellor at Coventry University with a focus on strategic developments and apprenticeships, looks at how partnering with universities can deliver a high-quality workforce now and in the future. Read More… |
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Nottingham-headquartered Wren Sterling has secured a majority investment from funds affiliated with Lightyear Capital to complete a management buyout from Palatine Private Equity and shareholders. Read More… |
Biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has completed its $39bn takeover of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, with the deal marking the "beginning of a new chapter". Read More… |
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Ken Cooper, managing director, Venture Solutions at the British Business Bank, looks at funding post-pandemic business opportunities with MEIF. Read More… |
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Too many businesses are failing to embrace the possibilities of digital – even though they often have the tech and data already to hand to make major changes in their operations, according to experts on an Insider forum. Read More… |
Nottinghamshire-headquartered software company Ideagen is eyeing further growth after returning to pre-tax profit during its latest financial year, according to new results. Read More… |
Global pharmaceutical and services company Clinigen has signed an exclusive agreement to manage the supply and distribution of medicine for treating epilepsy in children. Read More… |
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Revised plans for an industrial project which has the potential to create more than 1,000 jobs in Leicestershire have been refused. Read More… |
Plans to build almost 50 homes in a Leicestershire village have been refused despite being recommended for approval. Read More… |
A hotel and wedding venue located four miles from Lincoln has been snapped up in a £4m deal brokered by specialist business property advisor Christie & Co. Read More… |
Spitfire Homes, the housebuilding division of IM Properties, has welcomed a new land director as part of a strategy to build more than 1,000 homes in the region. Read More… |
Plus X innovation hubs has recently appointed property consultancy Savills as a strategic adviser for its plan to expand its current portfolio of hubs to 25 over the next five years. Read More… |
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Revenue has surged at building materials giant Breedon Group due to a strong trading performance supported by a recovery in construction activity, according to new interim results. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A £45m deal has been agreed for a portfolio of industrial properties located across England. Read More… |
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