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Friday 23 October 2020

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New table showcases country’s manufacturing giants

Well-known names from across Wales feature in Insider's latest Manufacturing 100, with the sector making up a bigger share of the economy than it does in any other country or region of the UK. While manufacturing has experienced challenges this year, the list includes some resilient winners.
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Business Matters: Conducting a full business health check

Bethan Evans, insolvency partner at accountacy firm Menzies LLP, says for owner managers getting back to business after the pandemic, there's never been a better time to conduct a thorough company health check. As the UK business landscape enters the "new normal", it's important to rethink strategies and ensure that companies are equipped to face any further challenges that lie ahead.
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Deals

Liberty submits offer for thyssenkrupp steel division

Liberty Steel, which has major operations in Yorkshire, has made an offer to acquire the steel activities of thyssenkrupp.
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Major increase for third phase of resilience fund

The third phase of the Economic Resilience Fund is being doubled by the Welsh Government, making nearly £300m available to support businesses that continue to be affected by Covid-19.
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Riversimple funding round to support job-creating growth plans

Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle business Riversimple is looking to raise £150m over the next three years in an investment round which will support the development of two job-creating plants. The drive is the result of a new partnership between the company and Gambit Corporate Finance.
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Countrywide secures £90m boost

Countrywide, the estate agency group behind the likes of Entwistle Green and Sutton Kersh, has secured a £90m injection as part of a recapitalisation.
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Business

Freeports: Welsh business leaders share their views

Business leaders from across a wide range of industries in Wales have provided their thoughts on the UK Government's plans to create Freeports.
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Chair sought for CCR’s regional Business Council

The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is looking for a chair for its regional Business Council.
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Property

New home for Smooth Moves Property Agents

Newport-based estate and letting agency Smooth Moves Property Agents has moved to a new base and reported a record quarter which has led to the creation of jobs.
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Logistics and distribution space demand rises to record levels

Demand for UK logistics and distribution space reached record levels in third quarter of 2020 as retailers andthird party logistic businesses expanded their supply chains in response to the ongoing pandemic, according to a new report.
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Manufacturing

British manufacturers prepared for Brexit – report

Britain’s largest manufacturers have said that they are prepared for life outside the European Union as the end of the transition period in December edges closer, according to a new report from Lloyds Bank.
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Appointment service launched by M&S in Wales

A new appointment shopping service is being rolled out by M&S across it stores in Wales as tighter Covid restrictions are introduced.
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