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Friday 30 April 2021

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Construction firm boss hails Covid response

The boss of a construction firm which has completed projects for the likes of Siemens, Wagamama and Premier Inn has hailed his team for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic after posting a resilient set of results.
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Business Matters: When dying becomes your exit strategy

Sam Hart, associate partner and head of private client tax at Claritas Tax, offers her advice on your exit strategy.
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Deals

Clearwater reports strong demand for buy-and-build transactions

Clearwater International's Debt Advisory team has advised on seven buy-and-build transactions since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a combined value of £239m.
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Partnership offers £6m funding for health-based start-ups

Innovation foundation Nesta and UK Research and Investment have unveiled a new two-year partnership to provide up to £6m in combined investment and grant funding for companies working to improve health outcomes in later life.
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BT confirms early discussions about future strategy for BT Sport

Telecoms giant BT Group has confirmed it is in early discussions with a number of select strategic partners about ways to generate investment in order to strengthen its sports business and help take it to the next stage in its growth.
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Business Matters: Addressing cyber risk is critical to building back better

Del Heppenstall, cyber security partner at KPMG, says In line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the region’s privately owned businesses.
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Business

Business confidence surges in the Midlands

Business confidence surged across the East and West Midlands in April, according to new figures.
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XPO Logistics appoints chief HR officer for spin-off business

Northampton-headquartered XPO Logistics has appointed a chief human resources officer for its intended spin-off business.
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Strong trading for Card Factory as refinancing agreed

Card Factory has said reported strong trading following the reopening of its stores earlier this month. The listed high street gift card retailer has also agreed terms on a refinancing of the business.
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‘Solid progress’ for AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca has been buoyed by solid Q1 progress and is eyeing further growth as the impact of Covid-19 begins to subside.
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Ask the expert: How businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce

Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, discusses how businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce.
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Property

Student accommodation is reaching its limit in the city – property expert

Student accommodation can not be relied upon to fill gaps created by major store closures in Nottingham, says a prominent property expert.
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Sale of care home completes

Specialist healthcare business broker NGA Care has completed the sale of a Nottinghamshire care home to a regional operator.
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Plans in for major student accommodation scheme

Plans have been lodged for a major student accommodation scheme in Leicester aiming to provide more than 200 bedspaces.
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Connect Derby launches Covid-secure office accommodation

Connect Derby, a primary managed workspace provider, is expanding its offering with the launch of new fully furnished Covid-secure office accommodation at its Friar Gate Studios headquarters.
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First handover on £36m housing project

The first handover has been completed on a £36m housing project to provide hundreds of new council homes across the Bolsover District.
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Senior East Midlands appointment at Vistry Group

Vistry Group has made a senior appointment within the customer services department of its East Midlands division.
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Ask the expert: How to use apprenticeships to grow your business

Helen Birbeck, apprenticeship adviser at GBSLEP Skills Hub, says apprenticeships can help businesses boost productivity and grow. Plus employers can now receive a financial incentive of £3000 for hiring an apprentice (with an additional £1000 if they’re aged 16-18). Apprenticeships are a great cost-effective way of expanding your team or upskilling your existing staff.
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Manufacturing

March rise for UK car production

UK car production rose by almost 50 per cent in March, according to new figures. This represents the first increase after 18 months.
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Nottingham office building brought to market

Commercial property specialist NG Chartered Surveyors has brought to market a two-storey office building on Riverside Business Park in Nottingham.
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