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Tuesday 2 March 2021

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Inflexion backs corporate insurance broker

A Southport-headquartered corporate insurance broker has secured an investment from Inflexion, with the deal coming on the back of a busy period for the private equity firm's Manchester operation.
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Business Matters: National Model Design Code – A Framework for Design Quality

Andrew Gilsenan from Pegasus Group says the new National Model Design Code has finally arrived. Undoubtedly a significant event for urbanists and planners alike, the NMDC indeed makes good on Proposal 11 of the Planning for the Future White Paper to make design expectations more 'visual and predictable'.
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Deals

LDC exits ChargePoint in US deal

Liverpool-headquartered manufacturer ChargePoint Technology has been sold to a US private equity firm in a deal which provides an exit for LDC.
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Acquisitive Accenture swoops for Cheshire firm

A leadership and talent consultancy based in Cheshire has been snapped up by Accenture in the professional service giant's third acquisition in the past month.
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4th Utility expands with London buy

Manchester-based fibre broadband provider 4th Utility has completed the acquisition of a specialist fibre-optic network specialist as part of its plans to bring ultrafast connectivity to more UK homes.
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TalkTalk takeover edges closer to completion

The proposed £1.1bn takeover of TalkTalk looks set to complete later this month.
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Chorley Group expands with latest acquisition

Chorley Group has acquired a pair of Lancashire franchises as it looks to expand its footprint in the region.
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FRP snaps up corporate finance firm

FRP has acquired a corporate finance firm in a deal worth £9.4m.
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Business Matters: 2021 – Backing North West businesses to come out fighting

Tom Jack, from Endless LLP, looks at how North West businesses will come out fighting in 2021.
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Business

Leaders agree Northern Powerhouse Rail route

Leaders across the North have agreed a final preferred route for the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.
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FCA closes Lookers investigation

The FCA has closed its investigation into Lookers.
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Pair of managing directors in at GCA Manchester

GCA Altium has made a series of promotions, including the appointment of two managing directors in Manchester.
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Strong year at Calisen

Revenue has neared the £250m at energy infrastructure asset owner Calisen, while pre-tax losses have narrowed.
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Milestone reached on Alderley Park cycle hub

A cycle and shower hub lined up at Alderley Park has reached its latest milestone.
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Business Matters: What happens to cryptocurrency in a divorce?

Fiona Wood, a partner at McAlister Family Law, looks at what happens to cryptocurrency in a divorce.
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Property

Approval nears for Preston tower

A 16-storey Preston apartment scheme looks set to be given the green light.
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Work starts on Four New Bailey

Work has started on the Four New Bailey office development, with Bowmer and Kirkland appointed as contractor.
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Plans for former Ribbleton Hospital site set to advance

The latest phase of a development designed to transform the former Ribbleton Hospital looks set to secure approval.
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Ask the expert: Are R&D tax relief and grant funding mutually exclusive?

Matt Hodgson, a partner at Claritas Tax, looks at if R&D tax relief and grant funding are mutually exclusive.
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Manufacturing

Bike manufacturer braced for exciting 2021

A Preston-headquartered bike manufacturer has a solid platform from which to expand in 2021, its chief executive has told Insider, with the company sitting on "exciting and ambitious plans".
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Stakehill BID proposals backed

Businesses across Stakehill have backed plans for a new Business Improvement District (BID) for the area.
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Double appointment at Ward Hadaway

Ward Hadaway has appointed two solicitors.
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