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Monday 11 January 2021

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Growth for gritter manufacturer following depot opening

A North Yorkshire manufacturer which supplies 85 per cent of the winter maintenance vehicles used on UK roads has reported an increase in turnover in recently filed accounts, boosted by the opening of a new Scottish depot, and has continued to trade profitably despite the impact of Covid-19.
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Ask the expert: Crown preference

In this article Lemi McAuley, corporate restructuring partner at Shoosmiths LLP, considers some of the implications for businesses of the return of Crown preference brought about by the Finance Act 2020.
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Deals

Multidisciplinary consultancy acquired by ERM

A multidisciplinary environmental, planning and engineering consultancy has been acquired by ERM-Europe.
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Dow Schofield Watts records rise in deal values

Dow Schofield Watts' Northern offices have reported a record year for the value of deals advised on, despite the disruption caused by Covid-19.
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‘Digital twin’ project secures government funding

A Leeds-based start-up has secured government backing for one of the world's largest 'digital twin' projects.
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Dr Martens steps towards IPO

Iconic shoe brand Dr Martens has confirmed plans to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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Ask the expert: Is the UK Government’s suspension of Wrongful Trading laws of any real comfort to directors?

Graham Briggs, consultant at Manolete Partners PLC, says as part of measures aimed to help companies cope with the business impact of Coronavirus, in March 2020 the UK Government passed legislation to suspend the operation of the Wrongful Trading provisions found in the Insolvency Act 1986.
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Business

Chair appointed to head up newly established LEP

The founding chair of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been appointed to head up the newly established Hull and East Yorkshire LEP to support the region's bid for a devolution deal.
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SIG reports “solid recovery” in revenue

Specialist building products distributor SIG has reported a "solid recovery" in revenue for the second half of its financial year.
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East Yorkshire firms discuss 2021 prospects

East Yorkshire and the Humber businesses in a range of sectors have spoken to Insider about how they handled the impact of Covid-19 and their thoughts on the year ahead.
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Former Sport England chairman joins insulation distributor

The former chairman of Sport England, The Rugby Football League and World Snooker has joined a Sheffield-based insulation distributor to support its growth plans.
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Poundland to temporarily close stores

Poundland has temporarily closed 44 stores because of the current Covid-19 lockdown.
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JD Sports profits to be ‘significantly ahead’ of expectations

JD Sports is expecting headline profits to be "significantly ahead" of current market expectations.
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Property

Plans for 160 East Yorkshire homes recommended for approval

Plans for a development of up to 160 homes on a site in East Yorkshire look set to get the go-ahead later this week.
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Courier agrees deal at South Kirkby Enterprise Zone

A global courier has agreed a deal for a depot at at South Kirkby Enterprise Zone in West Yorkshire.
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Triton Construction awarded £6m school contracts

Triton Construction has been awarded two contracts together valued at more than £6m for refurbishment and new-build teaching facilities at a South Yorkshire school.
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Wykeland partners with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at Melton West

Developer Wykeland Group and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have agreed a formal relationship for the management of an enhanced area of woodland, natural habitat and recreation at Melton West business park in East Yorkshire.
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Manufacturing

Sales soar at components supplier

A Huddersfield-based high precision components supplier has grown sales by 60 per cent during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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JCB’s profits dipped ahead of pandemic-hit year

Manufacturing giant JCB's pre-tax profits dropped in its financial year before it was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, delayed accounts have revealed.
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Historic cider maker falls to first loss since 1991

A cider maker which can trace its roots back to 1880 suffered its first loss since 1991 during its latest financial year, newly filed accounts have revealed.
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Carclo board welcomes new director

A new director has been appointed to the board at listed plastic components manufacturer Carclo.
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Work underway on £210,000 station improvement project

Work has started on a £210,000 scheme to improve access at Dewsbury rail station.
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