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Wednesday 4 May 2022

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TOP STORY

A Manchester-headquartered insurance broker with ten regional offices has been acquired by Aston Lark as it looks to accelerate its plans for growth.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Parotec Solutions is a Bolton-based manufacturing company focused on designing and manufacturing case and foam solutions. In this blog, operations director James Betts explains why its latest products have been researched, developed and manufactured within a three mile radius of its base.
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DEALS

Manchester-based Tosca Debt Capital's (TDC) maiden fund, Fund I, has now been fully realised, exiting the ten businesses in its portfolio.
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Lancashire vegetable wholesaler Huntapac Produce is continuing to expand operations and drive forward its sustainability ambitions after securing funding worth more than £800,000 from Lombard.
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The independent power producer arm of RGREEN INVEST has secured funding from Santander which will support construction and operations of four UK new-build storage facilities.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it is minded to accept plans to sell 87 petrol stations to address competition concerns relating to Morrisons's acquisition by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Hear from VIRSEC Director Cathy Wallwork on how DIT helped them expand their eCommerce business internationally with advice and guidance from a local trade adviser who worked with them along their journey.
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Consultants and accessibility organisation, Direct Access, discuss how with support from DIT they gained access to funding that allowed them to explore international opportunities, leading to an increase in revenue for the company and creation of jobs.
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PROPERTY

Real estate investment company Aprirose has acquired a 12-acre development in a strategic location in Wigan for an undisclosed price.
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The proposed redevelopment of Everton FC's 129-year-old Goodison Park home has taken a step forward with approval of the latest plans for the scheme.
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Edwards & Co and Savills have been appointed joint letting agents to market the last remaining floor at a property on the newly transformed Lincoln Square in Manchester.
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Manchester-based McGoff Construction has commenced work on a £9.5m new-build care home in Weybridge for Barchester Healthcare.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Javed Huq, from GP Bullhound, last wrote a piece on the software sector in September 2021 when public markets were buoyant after a brief decline in Q2. There was continued optimism with respect to Covid-19, as the global vaccination programme was showing its efficacy and record amounts of private funding was flowing into software companies from what seemed like an endless pool of capital.
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BUSINESS

Manchester-headquartered online retailer Boohoo has warned of "pandemic-related headwinds" despite posting a rise in revenues in its full-year results. The group said it expects to continue to be impacted by such factors, which negatively impact costs within its supply chain and international competitive proposition.
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A long-standing partner has become chief executive of law firm Shoosmiths, which has a substantial presence in Manchester.
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A historic 400-strong law firm is set to expand into Leeds with a new office due to open at a landmark city centre site this summer.
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North West law firm Butcher & Barlow has revealed changes to its senior management team.
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Accountancy and tax advisory firm Williamson & Croft has announced a membership with Integra International.
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Intellectual property firm HGF has announced a raft of promotions to partner.
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MANUFACTURING

UK engine production continued to be impacted by the global shortage of semiconductors during the first quarter of the financial year, according to the latest figures.
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OTHER NEWS

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

Professional services consultancy to the construction and engineering industries Driver Group has made a new appointment.
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Lancashire-based manufacturer Solomon Commercials has been appointed to provide a fleet of 40 new vehicles for a food wholesaler.
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