Today's Northern Powerhouse business news from Insider |
A £70m funding deal has been agreed to support the development of Sheffield Hallam University's new city campus. Read More… |
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Sean Hutchinson, senior investment manager at British Business Bank, looks back at the progress made by some of the businesses that have secured investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). He discusses the importance that access to finance can have for companies in the North of England, and how NPIF can continue to play a central role in building a stronger North in 2022. Read More… |
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News from the Northern Powerhouse | The Northern Powerhouse Partnership has set out a plans to 'level-up' the North by addressing the underlying barriers to productivity. Read More… |
Private equity firm Maven Capital Partners has opened an office in Liverpool City Region to support its growing portfolio and invest in businesses. Read More… |
A public consultation has been launched on the future of Sheffield city centre covering areas such as plans for new housing and the future of the former John Lewis store. Read More… |
A Manchester-headquartered digital adoption platform provider has secured significant financing from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and NPIF – Maven Equity Finance in a move set to create up to 60 roles. Read More… |
NE1 has appointed a global architecture firm to help shape the vision for Newcastle's Quayside. Read More… |
The planned restoration and redevelopment of Hulton Park in Bolton by Peel L&P has received a boost after being recommended for approval. Read More… |
A prominent building in York is set to be redeveloped as a hotel in a £25m project following its acquisition. Read More… |
A major office scheme in Manchester city centre, rising to 17 storeys, looks set to take a step forward, paving the way for more than 1,000 jobs. Read More… |
A new private sector-led initiative has been launched to support the Humber's goal of becoming net carbon zero by 2040. Read More… |
Stockton-on-Tees Council has reached an agreement to take control of a vacant 'eyesore' with plans for its demolition and redevelopment as part of Thornaby's £23.9m town deal. Read More… |
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Powerhouse Perspective | In the latest instalment of Insider's Q&A series on the Northern Powerhouse Paul Kallee-Grover, group planning director at The Leith Planning Group and chair of the Liverpool China Partnership, outlines what the initiative means to him, the impact of metro mayors, and the need to improvement transport in the region. Read More… |
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