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Thursday 18 March 2021

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Green light nears for Macclesfield scheme despite concerns

Plans to build a major residential development in Macclesfield look set to get the go ahead, despite coming up against opposition. A decision was deferred earlier this year.
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Business Matters: Collaborate to Innovate?

Claire Hynes from Napthens LLP says that necessity is the mother of invention, and she has seen evidence of this in the past few months with an increase in collaboration.
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Deals

Pinnacle Group backs high-end trainer and watch retailer

An online retailer of luxury footwear and watches has secured investment from Pinnacle Group as part of plans to establish the business as a multimillion-pound marketplace. One of its founders has spoken to Insider about the company's plans for the year ahead.
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JD Sports completes $495m deal

JD Sports Fashion has completed its acquisition of a US athletic footwear and apparel streetwear retailer in a deal worth $495m.
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CMA joins global partners to consider approach on pharma mergers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has joined forces with counterpart organisations in the US, Canada and Europe to consider its approach to investigating pharmaceutical mergers.
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Business Matters: Planning for the future of your business - invest your time now

Paul Brown, tax partner at WR Partners, says with many businesses currently operating hand to mouth, the thought of spending time on the long term strategic direction of their operation might seem like an investment they just cannot afford to make. However, he argues that now is exactly the time to consider it.
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Business

PE-backed American Golf to open high-tech Trafford store

Warrington-headquartered retailer American Golf is to open a high-tech store at Trafford Golf Centre next month.
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Wunelli founder joins IMS

The founder of telematics specialist Wunelli has joined Crewe-headquartered IMS.
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HyNet North West commits £72m in low carbon initiative

HyNet North West is committing £72m worth of investment in transforming the region into one of the world's first low carbon industrial clusters.
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Perfectus Biomed brings in non-executive director

Cheshire-headquartered Perfectus Biomed has brought in a new non-exeutive director
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North West project secures share of £27m

A pioneering project in the North West has received a share of £27m of government funding under its Sustainable Innovation Fund (SIF).
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Two-year deal for Nexer Digital

Macclesfield-based design agency Nexer Digital has secured a two-year contract with the National Employment Savings Trust Corporation (Nest).
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Event to provide insights on employing disabled people

Ideas for how companies can work better with disabled employees and potential recruits will be exchanged at Insider's A More Equal Wales: Employing Disabled People online forum on 24 March.
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Business Matters: The role of ESG in sustainable finance

Paul Crighton, a partner at TLT LLP, offers his advice on the role of ESG in sustainable finance.
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Property

Approval lined up for residential scheme

A residential scheme in Macclesfield could soon advance.
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North West hotel sales set for ‘another active year’

The North West is set to have "another active year" for hotel sales, according to agency specialist Colliers, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Approval for major Congleton scheme

National land promoter Richborough Estates has secured outline permission and a development partner for its major mixed-use scheme in Congleton.
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Offers sought for New Broughton site

Legat Owen is bringing a residential site in New Broughton, with outline approval for more than 110 homes, to market.
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Manufacturing

Leaders back Made Smarter impact

Leaders across the region have praised the impact of the Made Smarter North West Adoption programme in supporting economic growth in the region.
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Services & Guides

Cheshire Investment Guide 2021

Cheshire Investment Guide 2021

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Corporate Finance Directory

Corporate Finance Directory

Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business.
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Best Places to Meet

Best Places to Meet

North West’s top places to hold events, conferences and meetings.
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