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Wednesday 23 February 2022

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TOP STORY

A Coventry-headquartered provider of specialist precision engineering services to the airline and defence sectors has been acquired by private investor Rcapital.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Deborah Perry from Aconveyancing says, as we head into year three of the pandemic and reflect on the overwhelming effects the virus is having on us all both personally and professionally, it’s become increasingly clear that business owners without a business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place are leaving their companies exposed to unnecessary risk.
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DEALS

A Telford-headquartered loft storage specialist which employs more than 150 people has expanded with the acquisition of a counterpart as part of plans to increase the scale and profitability of its brand.
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A Nottingham-based group has acquired a provider of specialist care services across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
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An international horticulture supplier and family business has undergone a management buyout with the backing of Harwood Private Capital.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Liz Whitfield from Growth Plans looks at the benefits of seeking external perspectives.
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PROPERTY

The Staffordshire Golf Club is due to close after a deal was agreed for a businessman to acquire the land and buildings.
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A £20m eco-efficient housing development in Worcestershire has been green lit.
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Property advisory firm Avison Young has made a raft of director promotions within its Birmingham office. 
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A construction company has secured £7m of new contracts across Wales and Shropshire.
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Ingenious Real Estate is turning its focus to supporting more sustainable commercial and residential property schemes across the UK on the back of a new funding commitment from Shawbrook.
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Student accommodation giant Unite Group has been buoyed by a strong year and believes it is now well positioned for further growth. The listed outfit is also sitting on its biggest ever development pipeline, as well as the balance sheet capacity to pursue new opportunities through partnerships and acquisitions.
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BUSINESS

Businesses need to stop "pillaging their people" and instead give staff more responsibility if they are to grow, according to leaders at a special Insider Breakfast, which included some of the region's stellar growth companies.
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Regional transport body Midlands Connect has released a report outlining a series of improvements to A50/A500 corridor which have the potential to unlock more than 12,000 jobs.
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Retail field marketing specialist Dee Set Group has appointed a new people and retail director as it launches a recruitment drive for 350 roles.
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A Worcestershire home improvement specialist is on course for a record year after receiving a boost from a sponsorship deal.
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The Government has awarded almost £7m in funding to projects across the UK which will support the development of new energy storage technologies, and reduce the cost of meeting Net Zero.
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MANUFACTURING

Pre-tax losses have been cut at luxury car maker Aston Martin during a year of "significant progress". The automotive giant has also revealed plans for Net Zero manufacturing facilities by 2030.
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Global pharmaceutical and services company Clinigen, which is to be acquired in a deal valuing the company at £1.3bn, has posted an increase in revenue for the first half of its financial year.
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OTHER NEWS

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

Birmingham's Principle Estate Management has appointed a property manager with more than ten years' experience.
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OnSite, South Staffordshire Plc's wastewater anddrainage maintenance and repair specialist, has won a five-year framework contract with Severn Trent Water.
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