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South East Friday 11 March 2022

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TOP STORY Green light for Radcliffe Observatory Quarter plans Plans for a major education development in Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory Quarter – which will include a 500-seat concert hall and lecture theatres – have been backed. The development is considered to be "a major step forward for the city". Read More

DEALS Music products firm amps up growth with £12.6m deal High Wycombe-headquartered music products specialist Focusrite has expanded with the £12.6m acquisition of a designer and manufacturer of professional audio equipment. Read More UK Government unveils £150m loan scheme for innovative firms Innovative businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a new series of loan competitions offering up to £150m to support their research and development projects, it has been announced. Read More Investment to drive growth at Mycardirect AAM Group has secured investment from Pario Ventures in a move which will support expansion plans for car subscription company Mycardirect both in the UK and internationally. Read More

PROPERTY Maven Capital Partners signs Brighton deal Maven Capital Partners has entered into an agreement with Kosy Co Living and Puma Property Finance to build Brighton's first purpose-built co-living development. Read More Financial broker commits to Kings Hill An independent financial broker has completed a new office lease in Kings Hill. Read More Deal agreed for £10.9m Thatcham warehouse A warehouse asset in Thatcham has been sold for £10.9m to the Fiera Real Estate. Read More Savills hails South East performance after record year Property consultancy Savills has reported a record performance in its full-year results, with the company's South East operations posting a strong showing. Read More

BUSINESS Heathrow hit by headwinds and slow traffic growth Heathrow endured another slow month with the aviation industry's recovery remaining "overshadowed by war and Covid uncertainty", according to its chief executive. Read More Board appointment at Ergomed Surrey-headquartered pharmaceutical specialist Ergomed has appointed a new non-executive director to its board. Read More Bonus payment restored at John Lewis Partnership John Lewis Partnership has resumed staff bonus payments after a year when its department store business reported record sales. Read More Promotions at Churchers Solicitors Churchers Solicitors has made five promotions. Read More

MANUFACTURING Revised UK shipbuilding strategy launched A revised shipbuilding strategy has been unveiled by the UK Government with the aim of supporting high-quality jobs, technology development and boosting investment. Read More

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SERVICES & GUIDES Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More

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