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Friday 26 November 2021

LATEST NEWS

 

TOP STORY

The managing director and head of Insider award-winning GCA Altium's Manchester office has told of an "incredibly strong" year in the M&A market and expects more of the same going into 2022.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Penny Anderson, head of social value at Atkins, says there's no getting away from the fact that anyone who wants to create added value for people, communities and the environment, has to put some effort in. People and nature are complex and making a meaningful difference to someone's life or the environment is naturally a time-consuming and challenging process.
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DEALS

An increased takeover offer of about £1.22bn has been recommended to shareholders of Blue Prism, the Warrington-based robotics software specialist.
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Mid-market private equity firm LDC has completed a minority investment in a Cheshire-headquartered software specialist.
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YFM Equity Partners has invested in a Scottish enterprise resource planning software specialist. The deal was completed by YFM's North West team.
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INSIDER FEATURE

A new government-backed code signals the end for greenwashing and turbocharges the sales, customer service and sustainability potential of packaging, explains Zoe Brimelow.
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Jeremy Hartley, Eric Wright Group MD looks at some of the changes planned for the business to deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
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PROPERTY

The next steps have been set out to unlock a potential £70m redevelopment of the iconic Littlewoods building in Liverpool, which could create almost 4,000 jobs. The scheme would aim to create one of the UK's biggest TV and film complexes.
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Luxury streetwear retailer Kick Game is set to move into a 1,662 sq ft space at Manchester Arndale in December.
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Detailed plans for a new cycle track and learn to ride school are set to be submitted as part of a £50m masterplan project.
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Village Hotels across the North West are aiming to "drive increased revenue" through a new partnership.
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INSIDER FEATURE

The practice of dismissal and re-engagement – commonly known as "fire and re-hire" – is the much maligned and misunderstood process of dismissing employees and offering re-engagement on new terms and conditions of employment. Lucy Flynn, employment lawyer with Beyond Corporate, explains.
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Any good business knows that it's only as good as the people within it. As we rebuild our economy and communities creating high quality jobs in the coming years will require investing in our industrial base, and the skills that make the UK a hub for next generation talent. But as companies seek to grow many will be looking at how best to invest in this talent, so why an apprentice might you ask? Andrea Bull, head of next generation marketing at Make UK offers her advice.
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BUSINESS

Leaders have come together to discuss the future of transport across the North West. 
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Macclesfield-based engineering company Statiflo is expanding across Africa with a new partnership that will expand its market presence into 18 more countries.
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Lancashire IT solutions and consultancy services provider Sundown Solutions has appointed Forbes Solicitors as it continues to target growth. 
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MANUFACTURING

Pre-tax profits have risen at the UK arm of Swedish vehicle making giant Volvo despite Covid-19's impact on the manufacturing sector.
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OTHER NEWS

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

Chester and Liverpool-based solicitors' firm DTM Legal has made an appointment to its property litigation team.
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Luxury outdoor furniture specialist Moda Furnishings is set to open its new flagship showroom in Trafford to businesses and brands.
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