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Thursday 25 March 2021

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Plans revealed for 56-storey Manchester towers

Plans to build a pair of 56-storey skyscrapers in Manchester city centre have been revealed, with the development likely to yield a sizeable economic boost.
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Business Matters: The future of your investment

Amy Perkins, client executive of ClearFibre, part of the Telcom Group, offers her advice on the future of your investment.
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Deals

ITV AdVentures Invest backs first firm

ITV AdVentures Invest has backed its first company by acquiring a minority stake in a location services firm.
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Arbuthnot backs cinematography equipment firm

A digital cinematography and motion picture equipment hire company, which has operations in Manchester, has secured a £7m refinance facility from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending.
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Cyber security education firm secures £540k

A Manchester-based cyber security education institute has secured £540,000 in a pre-seed funding round to help reskill adults across the UK.
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CMA finds competition concerns in Crowdcube and Seedrs merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that the proposed merger between Crowdcube and Seedrs will reduce competition and innovation. The parties said they were disappointed and disagreed with the findings.
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BPP secures TDR Capital investment to support future growth

BPP, a professional and vocational education provider with operations across the country, has been acquired by private equity firm TDR Capital.
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Business Matters: The domestic reverse VAT charge - what does it mean for building and construction services?

The Domestic Reverse VAT Charge (DRC) for building and construction services represents a significant shift in the administration of VAT for the construction industry within the UK. With the VAT onus moving from supplier to the customer, implementation of the DRC could bring unwelcomed concerns for some businesses; the only solace being a statement from the HMRC on 'applying a light touch in dealing with any errors made in the first six months of the new legislation'. Moe Yassin, associate with Beyond Corporate, takes a closer look.
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Business

Aer Lingus to create jobs with Manchester routes launch

Aer Lingus is to launch its first ever transatlantic services direct from Manchester to the US and the Caribbean, in a move creating up to 120 jobs.
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Boohoo publishes UK supplier list

Boohoo has published its UK supplier list as part of its transparency pledge.
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200 Degrees Coffee to open in Manchester

200 Degrees Coffee has outlined plans to open its 12th shop with a launch in Manchester towards the end of May.
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Business Matters: Investing in digital technology changes for tomorrow

David Harrison from KPMG agrees with the old saying necessity is the mother of invention. So what does a crisis spur? Transformation, if the North West’s business community’s reaction to the pandemic is anything to go by.
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Property

Former distillery site set for new lease of life

Network Space has acquired a 28-acre former distillery site in Liverpool, which once accommodated the headquarters of a wine, spirits and beer producer. Plans are now being drawn up to breathe life into the site in the form of a multi-let employment scheme.
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Consultation launches on Stamford Quarter plans

Views are being sought on proposals to transform Altrincham's Stamford Quarter.
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John Lewis to close At Home store in Chester

A John Lewis At Home shop in Chester is set to close as part of a wider restructure of the retailer's store estate, the group has announced.
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Glenbrook Investments completes double deal

Glenbrook Investments has completed the acquisition of sites in Rochdale and Preston.
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Latest appointment for P3 People Management

Altrincham-based P3 People Management has made its latest appointment.
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Astra Signs undergoes brand refresh

Manchester-based Astra Signs has undergone a brand refresh and launched an online store as it further expands its product range.
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Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

Greater Manchester 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

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