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Wednesday 11 September 2019

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Deal proposed for new Leeds United training ground

A proposed deal to sell a site to Leeds United for a new training ground and academy is set to be discussed at a council meeting next week. The proposed training ground would be Category 1 status - a requirement of the Premier League for training and academy facilities.
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Ask the expert: Structures and Building Allowance

What does the introduction of the Structures and Building Allowance mean for commercial property owners?
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Deals

Acquisition for automotive supplier with HSBC UK backing

An automotive products supplier has acquired a counterpart after securing a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
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Six-figure NPIF funding for construction business

A South Yorkshire construction business has secured a £100,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
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CMA launches investigation into wool supplier deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the acquisition of a historic West Yorkshire wool supplier out of administration by an international counterpart.
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Software giant evaluating options for Sage Pay

FTSE 100 business management software and services company Sage Group has confirmed it is evaluating potential strategic options for its Sage Pay subsidiary, including a sale.
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Business Matters: Property investors should not dismiss the coalfields

Despite ongoing political and economic uncertainty, the UK commercial property market has continued to report overall positive performance. However, with a changing landscape and a challenging year ahead, Shaun O’Brien, property investment and development director at CRT Property Investment Ltd, explains why property investors should not dismiss the coalfields.
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Business

LeedsBID sets out £14m city centre plan

Leeds Business Improvement District (LeedsBID) has set out its £14m, five-year plans for the city centre.
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Yorkshire high street closure continue to outstrip openings - research

The number of retail store closures continued to outstrip openings on Yorkshire and the Humber high streets in the first half of 2019, according to PwC research compiled by the Local Data Company.
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ECSC Group targeting growth in second half on 2019

Revenue has remained flat in the half-year results for Bradford-based cyber security business ECSC Group, but growth is expected in the remainder of 2019 following a series of client wins.
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Twinkl to launch edtech accelerator

Twinkl Educational Publishing is set to launch a new start-up accelerator in Sheffield to support emerging education technology companies.
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Thebigword opens new base in India

Leeds-based language services company thebigword has opened a new operations centre in Pune, India.
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£500m government investment in green technology

An investment of more than £500m to support the development of green technologies has been unveiled by the government.
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“Considerable” costs and major contract loss hit logistics giant

"Considerable unforeseen costs" and a major contract loss hit the UK arm of an international logistics giant, which works with the likes of watch maker Seiko, Mitsubishi and AstraZeneca, during its latest financial year, new accounts have revealed.
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Property

Green light recommended for redevelopment of former court

Plans for the redevelopment of a former court building to create new apartments and commercial unit look set to get the go-ahead when they go before councillors next week.
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DB Symmetry rebrands after Tritax takeover

DB Symmetry has rebranded on the back of its takeover by Tritax Big Box REIT earlier this year.
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£8m funding to support low-carbon housing scheme

Funding of £8m has been provided to support the development of more than 50 low-carbon homes in Little Kelham, Sheffield.
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Funding bid to replace Leeds flyover

A funding bid is set to be submitted later this year for funding to replace a 1960s Leeds flyover, supporting the council's plans to transform the city centre.
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New university technical college set for approval

Planning permission is set to be approved for a new university technical college on the site of a former council office building in South Yorkshire at a meeting next week.
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Builders’ merchant opens Sheffield branch

Builders' merchant Frank Key has opened a new branch in Sheffield.
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Contracts appointed for York housing projects

A series of contracts have been awarded by City of York Council for improvement and maintenance work on 7,520 homes.
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Associate solicitor joins Schofield Sweeney

A new associate solicitor has joined law firm' Schofield Sweeney's 21-strong Commercial Property team.
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