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Friday 22 January 2021

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Latest phase of Stockport Exchange set to advance

Plans for the latest phase of the Stockport Exchange development, which include office space and a multi-storey car park, look set to advance next week.
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Business Matters: The increasing popularity of sustainable investing

James Bailey, managing director at Julius Baer, says in what has been a very turbulent year for investment markets, sustainable investing has stood out as a beacon of consistent returns and capital inflows, and the positive results have gone some way to dispelling some of the myths that have previously been associated with this type of investment.
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Deals

DNA Payments Group buys Manchester counterpart

A Manchester-based independent sales organisation has been bought by DNA Payments Group.
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D. Jacobson & Sons secures £7m facility

Lancashire footwear wholesaler D. Jacobson & Sons has secured a £7m ABL facility from Independent Growth Finance (IGF).
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Next and US investor pulls out of Arcadia bid

Retail giant Next has withdrawn its interest in acquiring the owner of Topshop.
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Business Matters: Employment - parental rights and the pandemic

On 4 January 2021 we were faced with the announcement of the third English lockdown. We have been told to work from home unless this is not possible and schools have closed again for all but key workers, meaning many employers and employees are once more trying to reconcile working and home-schooling. What are the options for employers and employees trying to strike this difficult balance? Lucy Flynn from Beyond Corporate offers her advice.
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Business

EG Group appoints former M&S boss as non-executive chairman

Forecourt giant EG Group has appointed a prominent businessman as its new non-executive chairman.
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Peel L&P launches natural resources business

Peel L&P has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a green post-pandemic recovery with the launch of a new division and a strengthened focus on its natural resources and energy development activity.
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Everton FC strike Clarity Sports deal

Everton FC have added Clarity Sports to their partner portfolio.
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BDO invests in 45 North West trainees

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has welcomed 20 new trainees in the North West, with a further 25 roles set to start later in the year.
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Ask the expert: Transformation. An Imperative? A Buzzword? A Skill?

Transformation is one of those words; it means everything and nothing at the same time. How many times have you heard phrases like, “we need to transform our business” or “those who adapt survive?” Richard Bray, a partner at Deloitte, takes a look at the topic.
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Property

Approval for £68.5m Rylands Building transformation

Plans to redevelop the Rylands Building – which is currently home to Debenhams – in a £68.5m project have been backed.
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Deal struck for Metquarter food hall

Plans to open a food hall at Liverpool's Metquarter have been revealed, with the major letting set to create more than 130 jobs.
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Harworth Group reaches Logistics North milestone

Harworth Group has reached the latest milestone on speculative development at Logistics North in Bolton.
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Hurstwood Holdings secures permission for Rossendale scheme

Hurstwood Holdings has secured permission to redevelop the Heritage Arcade in Rossendale.
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Manufacturing

Airbus to increase production at slower pace

Airbus is set to increase the production rate for the A320 aircraft, the company has confirmed, albeit at a slower pace than forecast.
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Consultant appointed to £6m Kendal scheme

An appointment has been made to the £6m Longpool retirement scheme in Kendal.
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PP O’Connor Group working on HS2 construction

Manchester-based PP O'Connor Group has joined the growing number of businesses supporting construction of HS2.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

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