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Thursday 3 March 2022

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A Manchester-headquartered digital agency has secured a £25m minority investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC to support the next stage of its international growth plans.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Andrew Antoniades, from CBRE, says when Michael Gove presented the UK government's "Levelling Up the United Kingdom" white paper at the beginning of the month, not surprisingly, the reactions were mixed.
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DEALS

Praetura Ventures has invested £1.5m into a Manchester-based AI start-up.
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GC Business Finance and MSIF have secured £5m in additional funding from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).
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Filtration and separation technology business Evove has expanded into new markets following a £250,000 investment.
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An entrepreneur-led venture capital fund has embarked on a North of England expansion following the first close of a £95m software fund.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Martin O'Rourke, commercial director at Birchwood Park, says as we enter the second month of 2022, all employers face challenges - everything from Brexit and rising energy costs to the continuing effects of Covid. But what is essential during these times are your staff. It's vital that they feel supported, and the importance of a workplace wellbeing strategy has never been more critical.
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Hear from VIRSEC director Cathy Wallwork on how DIT helped them expand their eCommerce business internationally, with advice and guidance from a local trade adviser who worked with them along their journey.
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PROPERTY

New internal images have been released of an £8m apartment scheme in Manchester.
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Law firm Harrison Drury has made a new appointment to its commercial property team in Clitheroe.
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Work will start this week on a £170,000 revamp to reopen and rename a Southport pub.
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Property investor and developer Firethorn Trust has exchanged contracts to sell its UK logistics assets for £550m to investment firm Cain International.
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BUSINESS

Manchester-headquartered N Brown Group has reported growth in product revenue as the fashion retailer closes its financial year, but chief executive Steve Johnson said the business was not "immune to the supply chain and inflationary cost pressures being seen across the wider market".
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One of the UK's largest port operators is to use greener alternative fuels for straddle carriers and plant equipment across the majority of its estate. Peel Ports will make what it described as an "industry leading" move by 31 March.
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A consultancy specialising in public relations and communications strategy has launched with an office in Altrincham.
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Manchester-based bridging loan business SoMo has appointed an in-house recruiter to keep up with its rapid growth. 
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MANUFACTURING

A manufacturing business specialising in workshop furniture has purchased new premises in Accrington after securing a six-figure commercial mortgage from Barclays.
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OTHER NEWS

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

Proposals to construct more than a dozen new homes in Oldham have been recommended for approval.
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A three-storey apartment block housing 30 units in Oldham has been lined up for approval.
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