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Wednesday 14 April 2021

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MC2 makes landmark move to employee ownership

Manchester-headquartered marketing communications agency MC2 has moved to employee ownership, Insider can reveal, with co-founder Mike Perls MBE describing the deal as the "most significant moment" in the company's history.
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Business Matters: Impact of Uber ruling will spread beyond the gig economy

Sara Barrett from Mills & Reeve says the Supreme Court's ruling has finally confirmed that Uber's drivers should be classified as workers, and are therefore entitled to the National Minimum Wage and paid holidays. This decision has attracted attention, not just because Uber is a household name, but because it has re-examined the approach taken to resolving disputes about employment status.
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Deals

Spate of acquisitions for expanding RSK Group

Environmental, engineering and technical services business RSK Group has acquired four companies as it looks to start its current financial year strongly.
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WHP Telecoms expands with UK acquisition

Warrington-based WHP Telecoms, which is backed by Equistone, is continuing its acquisition drive with the takeover of a UK counterpart that specialises in wireless design.
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The Vita Group initiates major investment programme

Manchester-based polyurethane foam provider The Vita Group has initiated a comprehensive multimillion-pound investment programme following the completion of an Italian acquisition.
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Renold completes Manchester acquisition

Manchester manufacturer Renold has completed the acquisition of a conveyor chain specialist
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Ask the expert: Cyber incidents - an opportunity to change?

Helen Pyne from Deloitte says businesses around the world are targeted by cyber criminals every day. Thankfully, not all will be successful but others can sneak through the back door with significant consequences.
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Business

Electricity NW outlines £2bn investment plan

The company responsible for maintaining the North West's electricity network has set out a draft plan to invest almost £2bn before 2028.
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K3 still trading ahead of expectations

K3 Capital Group has continued to trade ahead of expectations.
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Weightmans appointed to TfGM

Weightmans has been appointed to provide legal services to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
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New COO joins SRL

LDC-backed SRL Traffic Systems has appointed a new chief operating officer.
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Tesco ‘builds stronger business’ in pandemic

Supermarket giant Tesco has "built a stronger business" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, its chief executive has said.
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Ask the Expert: Why backup your files and brush your teeth?

Craig Dean, regional Director - North West at razorblue, says data loss can be caused by several different factors and you need to protect your business from all of them.
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Property

CubicWorks appointed as fit-out contractor for new office

CubicWorks has been appointed by Hilti as the main contractor on the fit-out of its 42,000 sq ft UK headquarters at No.1 Circle Square.
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Iron Mountain Incorporated opens Heywood site

Iron Mountain Incorporated has expanded its UK operations with the opening of a large facility in Heywood.
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JV North launches £560m framework

A consortium of North West housing associations and local authorities has launched a £560m framework to build 4,000 homes.
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Ask the expert: Succession planning - What are your routes to exit?

Janet Robinson, associate solicitor at Slater Heelis, explains why Employee Ownership Trusts are becoming the popular route to exit.
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Manufacturing

Moda Furnishings set for ‘exceptional growth’

Manchester-headquartered outdoor living and garden furniture retailer Moda Furnishings is on track to for a year of "exceptional revenue growth" underpinned by record levels of investment.
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Cammell Laird completes on civil nuclear test rig

Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird has completed the design, manufacture and installation of a test rig as part of a scheme looking to re-establish the UK as a world leader in thermal hydraulics research.
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Vegan pizzeria readies for Manchester launch

A vegan pizzeria is launching its Manchester branch next month in the former Dough Pizza Kitchen site.
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Lookers non-exec director to step down

A non-executive director at Lookers is stepping down.
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