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Central and East Tuesday 26 May 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Profit and revenue climbs at resilient Insider A strong performance across its three divisions helped Insider Media drive up revenue and profits in its latest financial year with the company hailing its strong cash reserves as the UK faces up to the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: Which hand sanitiser? Andrew Howell, MD of BCB International Ltd, says we now know that hand sanitisers are one of the vital defences in our armoury in the fight against Coronavirus; part of the new “norm” for the future. However, even among professionals, there is much confusion over what hand sanitiser to use. Not all are equal to the job in hand. Read More… Deals Brewing giants form JV partnership Brewing giants Marston's and Carlsberg UK have formed a joint venture to create a brand-led UK brewer of scale. Read More… Carluccio’s rescue deal agreed Restaurant chain Carluccio's has been acquired out of administration in a deal which will save 30 branches and 800 jobs. However, more than 1,000 workers face redundancy. Read More… Pennant refinances with new banking partner Pennant International has refinanced with a new banking partner and provided an update on its trading performance. Read More… Mint Bridging releases loan products Short-term property finance specialist Mint Bridging has released two products for the building development market as it looks to help businesses amid the Covid-19 crisis. Read More… Connected vehicle tech specialist sold to Swedish firm A Northampton connected vehicle technology and fleet management company has been sold to a Sweden-headquartered business in a deal with represents an exit for private equity firm Horizon Capital. Read More… Business Oxford firm advances with Covid-19 test Oxford Nanopore Technologies has revealed it is in the "advanced development" stages of a potential new Covid-19 test. Read More… PM sets out timeline for retail reopening Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out a timeline of lockdown easing measures for the retail sector, with car showrooms and outdoor markets to open from 1 June. Read More… Board hire at Concurrent Colchester-based computer board maker Concurrent Technologies has appointed a new executive director. Read More… Jobs lost as hotel and leisure firm collapses More than 2,450 jobs have been lost after hotel and leisure travel company Specialist Leisure Group, which is behind a number of prominent brands, entered administration. Read More… Property Grand Union Housing Group agrees £237m in new funding Grand Union Housing has agreed new funding deals totalling £237m, paving the way for the development of 1,900 new homes. Read More… Upcoming Events 18 Nov Insider Made in the UK Awards 2020 19 Nov Insider Central & East of England Dealmakers Awards 2020 Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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