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Thursday 17 June 2021

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Historic retailer optimistic after “satisfactory” results

A historic retailer has reported a "satisfactory" performance in its latest financial results, despite the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, and is optimistic on its future prospects, with further store openings targeted.
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Business Matters: Driving global operations from Leeds City Region

In this blog we interview Nick Kaimakami, executive vice president and head EMEA and USA East at Prime Focus Technologies, an Indian-owned business who has chosen to invest in Leeds City Region alongside their operations in countries across the globe.
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Deals

CMA clears £6.8bn Asda takeover

The £6.8bn takeover of Asda has been given the go-ahead after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed it would not be undertaking an in-depth investigation into the deal. The new owners, TDR Capital and the Issa brothers, said the decision would enable them to "push ahead with exciting plans" for the supermarket giant.
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Emergency power provider secures £7.8m funding

A North Yorkshire emergency power provider has secured a £7.8m finance package from specialist bank Shawbrook to support its growth plans.
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IT disposal specialist secures six-figure funding

A Rotherham-based IT disposal specialist has secured six-figure funding to support its growth plans and reach its target of becoming a net zero business by 2050.
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Kingswood boosts presence with acquisition

Financial advisory firm Kingswood Holdings has agreed to acquire Admiral Wealth Management in a move that will bolster its existing presence across North Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
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VR firm eyes expansion after raising £2.9m

An out-of-home virtual reality experience is eyeing expansion across the UK after raising £2.9m from venture capital funds.
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Isomer Capital announces first close of €100m co-investment fund

Isomer Capital has announced the first close of its new €100m (£86m) co-investment fund, which is backed by British Business Investments.
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Business Matters: Disengaged employees are 60 per cent more likely to make mistakes compared with their engaged colleagues

Leigh Dauncey from Partners& says research has shown that employees who are engaged in their work tend to be happier and healthier, which can lead to greater employee retention and productivity – those who aren’t are more likely to make mistakes and be less productive.
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Business

Shortlists revealed for Medilink Healthcare Business Awards

The healthcare organisations in the running for a Medilink Healthcare Business Award can today be revealed by Insider.
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Mayor moves forward with bus franchising plans

The recently appointed mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has taken the first step towards bringing the region's bus services back into public control.
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Switalskis Solicitors brings in Keebles’ family law team

Switalskis Solicitors is expanding its South Yorkshire family and child care law department by bringing Keebles' Sheffield-based family law team into the firm.
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South Yorkshire business prospects assessed at Insider forum

Insider will look at how South Yorkshire businesses will emerge successfully from the Covid-19 era in our latest online forum on Wednesday.
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Fulcrum wins £5.5m contract to power vegetable growing greenhouse

Sheffield-based multi-utility infrastructure and services provider Fulcrum has won a £5.5m contract to power a 54-acre vegetable growing facility.
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Home care provider ceases trading

A company that has provided home care for vulnerable and elderly people throughout York and Selby for more than 20 years has ceased trading.
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Lupton Fawcett appoints partner to employment team

Law firm Lupton Fawcett has appointed a new partner to its employment team in Sheffield.
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Ask the expert: How can asset-based lending help North East businesses create a sustainable competitive advantage?

The last 18 months have tested business resilience to its limits. As companies look to emerge from the pandemic and start to adapt to a new environment, many are now making the shift from response to recovery and re-imagination. Richard Ackers, director, business development (North East) at Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending, looks at how businesses are currently focusing on re-building their competitive advantage.
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Property

Landmark Sheffield buildings come to market

Two landmark Sheffield buildings have been put up for sale after their previous owner suffered financial difficulties.
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Design team set to be appointed for City Square transformation

A design team is set to be appointed to support the transformation of City Square in Leeds.
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‘Nano Park’ plans lodged for Kirklees site

Plans have been lodged for a new 'Nano Park' designed to support small and growing companies in Kirklees. 
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Work underway on retail and leisure development

Construction work has started on a multimillion-pound retail and leisure development in Grimsby.
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Plans submitted for 130-home development

Plans have been lodged by housebuilder Taylor Wimpey for a development of more than 130 homes on a site in South Yorkshire.
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Manufacturing

Camira Group names new chief executive

West Yorkshire textile manufacturer Camira Group has appointed a new chief executive.
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Sheffield Forgemasters launches recruitment drive for apprentices and trainees

Engineering company Sheffield Forgemasters has launched a new recruitment drive for apprentices and trainees.
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Revenue rises at iconic shoe brand

Revenue surged at iconic shoe brand Dr Martens during its latest financial year, according to new results.
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New director joins Braveheart Investment Group

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Work underway on new swimming pool at leisure centre

Work is underway to install a new swimming pool as part of a multimillion-pound investment project at a North Yorkshire leisure centre.
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