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Thursday 16 January 2020

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Knights Manchester buoyed by pipeline of 2020 opportunities

The Manchester office of Knights is a "positive place to be" as it looks set to take advantage of a strong pipeline of opportunities heading into 2020.
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Business Matters: Is now the right time to sell your business?

Nigel Barratt, head of HURST Corporate Finance, says just over a week into 2020 and it’s apparent that decisions are now being made. The firm therefore believes the M&A market will be strong for the next few years and 2020 could be a good time to think about your exit options.
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Deals

APS Group secures £25m worth of facilities

APS Group, a supplier of tomatoes to the high street, has secured facilities of £25m with Shawbrook Bank.
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Immersify Education backed by £260k boost

Salford-based start-up Immersify Education has secured a £260,000 combined investment from GC Angels, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and business Angels from the North of England.
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PE firm backs away from Clipper offer

Private equity firm Sun Capital Partners has announced it does not intend to make an offer for Clipper Logistics.
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Business Matters: All things China

Lynn Shaw, head of global programmes at DIT - North West, says China is the great economic success story of the past 30 years. It’s now the world’s largest economy and an expanding market for UK businesses. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is the UK’s biggest exporter to China, but is just one of many UK companies now operating in this important market.
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Business

N Brown Group lowers profit forecast

N Brown Group – which is behind the JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo brands – has lowered its profit forecast despite enjoying an encouraging period of peak trading.
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Manchester to undertake major review of Local Plan

The overarching plan that sets out the guidelines for all development across Manchester will be subject of a major review, the city council has confirmed.
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Sellafield jobs geared towards Cumbria

A new partnership is set to bring forward at least 500 jobs opportunities in Cumbria over the next 18 months.
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Review of regional connectivity an “important step” - CBI

The deputy director-general of the CBI has emphasised the importance of regional connectivity after the issue was highlighted by the Flybe rescue deal.
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Immotion Group agrees London Eye deal

Manchester-based immersive virtual reality entertainment business Immotion Group has struck deals with a host of attractions, including the London Eye.
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Ask the Expert: Understanding Business Banking Switch

Liam Kane, regional director for Commercial Banking North at Royal Bank of Scotland, explains more about the Business Banking Switch initiative.
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Property

Heavyweights take chairman and CEO roles at Placefirst

A pair of industry heavyweights have been appointed as chairman and chief executive of Placefirst and will take over from founder David Smith-Milne in March.
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JV to bring forward Manchester tower

Ask Real Estate and Salboy have formed a joint venture (JV) to bring forward the Viadux project in central Manchester.
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Plans in for latest Omega South development

Plans for the latest phase of works at Omega Warrington – including hundreds of homes, restaurants and a hotel – have been revealed.
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Deal struck for 18,000 sq ft unit

An 18,000 sq ft unit at Chamberhall Business Park in Bury has been bought.
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Bassenthwaite Lake hotel comes to market

A hotel close to Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District has come to market.
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New product launch for chewable vitamins firm

A Manchester-based provider of chewable vitamins and supplements has further enhanced its product range.
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