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Monday 29 November 2021

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TOP STORY

The head of investment at GC Angels, who was among the winners at Insider's North West Dealmakers Awards 2021, has outlined her intentions for the firm to continue growing in the next year.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Tom Mantel, CFO of London Lash, offers his insight into five things you should consider when building an ecommerce business.
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DEALS

Macclesfield-based multi-brand franchise business Franchise Brands has acquired Azura Group Ltd.
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A deadline has been set for a suitor to firm up its interest in Warrington-based robotics software specialist Blue Prism. 
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Manchester-based law firm Glaisyers ETL has advised its parent group on a deal for a South Coast accountancy business.
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Online car sales start-up Carzam has raised £112m in funding which will be used to accelerate the growth of the business.
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Law firms Clyde & Co and BLM, which both have operations across the UK and internationally, have responded to reports that they are in the early stage of merger discussions by saying they regularly explore growth opportunities.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Sarah Scala, from Claritas Tax, says earlier this year Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the government had committed to investing £100m in what they named the Taxpayer Protection Taskforce, staffed by over 1,250 HMRC officers. The taskforce was designed to target those who had abused the Covid -19 related support schemes and in last month's Budget the Chancellor confirmed a further £55m of funding has been allocated to the Taskforce for 2022.
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Steve Kuncewicz from BLM, looks at how subscription services could enhance client relationships in professional services.
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PROPERTY

A scheme to bring a historic mansion back into use will go on show to the public in December.
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Work has begun to bring 142 new homes to Chester.
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A refreshed SPAR store and newly branded Shell forecourt has opened in Lancashire.
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Crown Paints is involved in a new project that aims to offer a hub of inspiration for architects and designers in Manchester.
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New plans outlining development proposals for playing fields in Manchester have been drawn up and a public consultation launched.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Sue Barnard, North West senior manager at the British Business Bank, discusses the big issues impacting smaller businesses in the North West and the need to address regional and sub-regional disparities in access to finance.
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BUSINESS

Manchester-based Northcoders, an independent provider of training programmes for software coding, has opened a new training hub in Newcastle. 
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Bury and Bolton-based law firm Clough & Willis has grown its private client department with a new appointment.
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A Trafford-based supplier of car, leisure and garden accessories is set to post record annual revenues.
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Financial services business Milecross Financial has launched its offering in the North West, representing an investment in excess of £1m.
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Lancashire-based sofa cover, reupholstery and curtains supplier Plumbs has made a move into sofa sales with the launch of a new brand and website.
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Furniture retailer ScS is looking to the future with 'continued confidence', despite a reduction in store footfall and conversion in recent weeks with consumers spending less on big ticket purchases.
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MANUFACTURING

UK car production declined by more than 40 per cent during October, according to new figures.
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Plastics and polymer processing business Wonderpol Ltd has moved to Moss Industrial Estate in Leigh, unveiling a new brand and launching plans to expand its operation.
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OTHER NEWS

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

Wirral-headquartered Bridging Finance Solutions has appointed an underwriter to the growing underwriting team.
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Two major projects to improve routes into Wigan town centre and reduce the borough's carbon emissions are nearing completion. 
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