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Thursday 15 October 2020

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Plans in for almost 300 new homes

Plans have been submitted for a new housing development aiming to provide almost 300 homes in the Grove Hill area of Middlesbrough as part of a £50m investment.
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Ask the expert: How do I pursue a buy and build strategy?

Lee Humble, associate partner at MHA Tait Walker, talks through the acquisition process.
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Deals

RBE invests in renewable energy projects developer

Ritchie Bland Energy (RBE), established by the former chief executive of Tekmar Group, has made its first investment, acquiring shares in Harmony Energy Storage.
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County Durham firms secure more than £104m in Covid-19 support

More than £104m has been paid to in excess of 9,500 businesses across County Durham to help them deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Jobs saved after GBK snapped up by restaurant group

More than 600 jobs have been saved after the restaurant group which rescued Carluccio's earlier this year acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK).
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IGF pandemic lending tops £65m

Asset-based lender Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has supported UK businesses through the ongoing pandemic with £65m in funding.
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Business

Freeports: Hubs of enterprise to attract major investment

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined the UK Government's plans to establish Freeports around the country with the hubs set to attract major domestic and international investment. Insider is campaigning to back the various bids for Freeport status and to provide an in-depth guide to the different locations.
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New chief executive at Tekmar Group

Tekmar Group, a provider of technology and services for the global offshore energy markets, has appointed a new chief executive.
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Tier One Capital agrees partnership with fund management specialist

Newcastle-based wealth management and property lending firm Tier One Capital has established a new partnership with a London-headquartered specialist fund management company.
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Raft of appointments at Mobile Mini UK

Stockton-headquartered hirer of portable site accommodation Mobile Mini UK has appointed a new head of sales and marketing as part of a raft of appointments and promotions.
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Ramsdens “well positioned” after “robust” trading period

The chief executive of financial services provider and retailer Ramsdens has said that the business is "well positioned" for the future after a "robust" period of trading.
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Dunelm to repay JRS money as sales surge

Total sales jumped almost £100m during the first quarter of Dunelm's financial year, new figures have confirmed. The listed retailer is also to repay the £14.5m it received under the Job Retention Scheme (JRS).
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Property

Sunderland’s vision for new urban living – an Insider Online Forum event

A pioneering new vision for modern urban living In Sunderland will be showcased in the latest Insider Online Forum event.
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Hotel proposed on former fire station site

Proposals have been brought forward for a new boutique hotel within former fire station buildings in Newcastle.
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Plans lodged for new Hexham McDonald’s

Plans have been lodged for a new job-creating McDonald's restaurant in Hexham.
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Approval for residential-led scheme

Plans for a mixed-use development involving the conversion of a former Darlington bedding centre to provide new retail and residential uses have been approved.
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“Key” appointments at Napper Architects

Newcastle-based Napper Architects has strengthened its workforce with four "key" appointments.
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Manufacturing

Scott Bros expands wash plant operation

Scott Bros is expanding operations at its urban quarry to meet an increase in the demand for sharp sand.
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Brewery and pub giant to cut 2,150 jobs

Brewery and pub giant Marston's has revealed plans to cut about 2,150 jobs because of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Historic food giant returns to the black

The historic food giant behind the likes of Ginsters pasties, Soreen malt loaf and West Cornwall Pasty Co returned to the black during its latest financial year after suffering a £18m hit in the prior period. However, the company has warned its results are set to be affected by the on-going Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
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