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Tuesday 23 March 2021

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“Encouraging signs” for Henry Boot after challenging year

Turnover and pre-tax profits have reduced in the full-year results for Henry Boot but the listed property and construction group said there were "encouraging signs of recovery" in 2021.
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Business Matters: Investing in digital technology changes for tomorrow

Phil Murden from KPMG agrees with the old saying necessity is the mother of invention. So what does a crisis spur? Transformation, if the Yorkshire business community’s reaction to the pandemic is anything to go by.
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Deals

Second set of SCR Dealmakers winners announced

All this week Insider is revealing the winners of our 2020 Sheffield City Region Dealmakers Awards, which regrettably had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Today, we announce the winners of the two remaining deal categories covering the biggest transactions – Deal of the Year (£10m+) and National/International Deal of the Year.
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Hartford Holdings acquires shower tray manufacturer

Hartford Holdings, the Huddersfield-based parent company of Trojan Baths, Mantaleda Bathrooms and Thomas Crapper & Co, has acquired a specialist shower tray manufacturer.
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US packaging company makes double UK acquisition

A US-based packaging and material science specialist has snapped-up a pair of UK businesses.
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Mondelēz International snaps up healthy snack brand

Mondelēz International, maker of Cadbury Dairy Milk, BelVita, Maynard’s Bassetts and OREO, has revealed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in protein bar manufacturer Grenade.
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OnTheMarket to acquire full ownership of property tech business

Property portal OnTheMarket is set to acquire full ownership of property technology business.
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Ask the expert: New rules mean VAT could be payable on dilapidations

Ben Rennocks, director at Silverstone Building Consultancy, warns landlords and tenants to be mindful of new rules on VAT and how the tax may be applied to financial settlements such as dilapidations claims.
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Business

£860m ‘New Deal’ stimulus for South Yorkshire approved

An £860m 'New Deal' stimulus designed to support South Yorkshire's recovery from Covid-19 and unleash the region's potential has been approved by Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis and local leaders.
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Fourth year of double-digit growth for Clarion despite Covid challenges

Turnover has grown to almost £20m at Leeds-based law firm Clarion in a fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, achieved despite the challenges posed by remote working and Covid-related pressures.
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Operator chosen for new Sheffield food venue

The company behind well-know Sheffield venues has been chosen to run Cambridge Street Collective, a new food destination that forms part of the Heart of the City development programme.
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Umpf to expand into London and Cardiff

Integrated agency Umpf is set to open a new office in London and expand its operations into Cardiff.
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Property

Plans in for development with potential to support 2,000 jobs

Plans have been lodged for a major employment development with the potential to support 2,000 jobs on a 45-acre site near Harrogate.
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Location selected for proposed Bradford NPR station

The location for Bradford's proposed Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) station has been revealed with major changes planned for the city centre.
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Decathlon to open flagship Trinity Leeds store

Sports equipment retailer Decathlon UK is set to open a new flagship store at Trinity Leeds.
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S Harrison well-placed despite Covid-19 impact

Yorkshire property developer S Harrison has said it is well-placed to capitalise on an expected upturn in the property sector despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Harrogate development to go ahead after successful planning appeal

A development of almost 150 homes in Harrogate is set to go ahead following a successful planning appeal decision.
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Scanlans chairman to hand over the reins

The chairman of property management and surveying practice Scanlans is handing over the reins as he embarks on a new career as a mediator.
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DORE acquires solar portfolio in £42m deal

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) has completed the acquisition of a 96MWp portfolio of about 50 solar photovoltaic assets located in mainland Great Britain and Northern Ireland for £42m.
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£562m boost for home energy efficiency

Government funding of more than half a billion pounds will support hundreds of local authorities across England and Scotland to upgrade the least energy efficient and fuel-poor homes. The move is expected to support in excess of 8,000 jobs annually.
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Manufacturing

Water mist fire protection firm brings in former Kier CEO

Hull-based water mist fire suppression manufacturer iMist has appointed the former chief executive of Kier Group as its new chair.
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Surgical Innovations secures agreement with US manufacturer

Leeds-based surgical equipment manufacturer Surgical Innovations has signed an agreement to distribute products from a US manufacturer.
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