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Tuesday 20 April 2021

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Esken strikes Carlisle Lake District Airport deal

Esken has signed an agreement for the sale of its shareholding in a pair of companies, one of which owns Carlisle Lake District Airport, as it looks to focus on the core operations of Stobart Energy and London Southend Airport.
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Business Matters: Wealth planning after the Coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus crisis has been an unprecedented challenge for humanity and a shock to the global economy. We expect to see trends developing in five areas: family and asset protection, succession planning, relocation, digitalisation, and financial & liquidity planning. James Bailey & Glenn Branney from Julius Baer International offer their advice.
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Deals

YFM backs buyout at property services compliance firm

YFM Equity Partners has invested to support the buyout of a fire and electrical compliance services provider that primarily works with the public sector.
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BFS outlines £300m Pandemic Recovery Fund plans

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has outlined plans for a £300m Pandemic Recovery Fund to support SMEs as lockdown restrictions are lifted over the coming months.
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UK Government intervenes in proposed acquisition of ARM

Digital secretary Oliver Dowden has issued a public interest intervention notice confirming that he is intervening in the proposed acquisition of semiconductor giant ARM by NVIDIA Corporation. The intervention is on national security grounds.
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Business Matters: Open Innovation - Redefining the future lab

Dr Kath Mackay, managing director of Bruntwood SciTech - Alderley Park, explores why the time is now for science and what this means for the future of the lab.
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Business

Praetura Ventures appoints industry heavyweights

Manchester-headquartered Praetura Ventures has appointed four industry heavyweights, including a former Apple executive.
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Restriction easing ‘nothing short of a rebirth’ for Manchester - Roney

The first week of restrictions being further lifted has felt like "nothing short of a rebirth" for Manchester, according to council chief executive Joanne Roney.
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New chief executive for TfN

Transport for the North has appointed a new chief executive.
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Moneysupermarket well positioned to weather current Covid-hit period

The chief executive of Moneysupermarket.com Group has said the price comparison business is well positioned to "weather" the current Covid-affected period after reporting a first quarter performance in line with expectations.
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International consultancy appointed to Kirkham plans

An international design consultancy has been appointed to develop plans for the multimillion-pound regeneration of a historic Lancashire town.
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Ask the expert: The North West is ripe for investment — so what needs to happen next?

Nick Irving from Howgate Sable says few places compare to the North West when it comes to the vast scope for investment in the landscape. As we begin to exit the uncertainty of the last year, funds are actively looking for the right opportunity — and there is plenty to be had in our corner of the country.
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Property

Quantum Science expands into Techspace One

Quantum Science has opened a new office and laboratory at Techspace One at Sci-Tech Daresbury.
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Plans in for 405,000 sq ft at Botany Bay

Plans to develop 405,000 sq ft of industrial and commercial space in Chorley have been submitted, with the proposals having the potential to help create hundreds of jobs.
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St Ann’s Hospice scheme set to advance

Hybrid proposals to breathe life into St Ann's Hospice in Stockport look set to take a step forward.
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McGoff Group unveils Market 41 re-design

The McGoff Group has re-designed its Market 41 food hall concept to ensure it is fit-for-purpose for both business and leisure in a post-Covid world.
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Business Matters: Why looking at your business water use pays off

Barry McGovaney from Water Plus says water can be a significant cost that is frequently overlooked as not having much saving potential in terms of environmental impact or cost. It's worth looking at – and here's why.
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Manufacturing

Management restructure at civil engineering firm

A Rochdale-based civil engineering company has marked its 40th anniversary by announcing a management restructure.
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Wigan buy for Just Childcare

Just Childcare has acquired a Wigan operation
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Non-executive director in at Character Group

The Character Group has appointed a new independent non-executive director.
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