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Tuesday 27 April 2021

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Shortlists revealed for East Midlands Dealmakers

The shortlists for Insider's East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2021 have been unveiled showcasing the top acquisitions, buyouts and funding deals, and the people that made them happen.
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Business Matters: When dying becomes your exit strategy

Sam Hart, associate partner and head of private client tax at Claritas Tax, offers her advice on your exit strategy.
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Deals

Interflex eyes growth after securing funding

Automotive parts manufacturer Interflex is celebrating the award of a £254,000 grant as part of a programme offering £16m funding from the Department for Business Energy and Industrial strategy.
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BioCity Group snapped up by real estate company

Nottingham-headquartered life science incubator and business collective BioCity Grouphas been acquired by Trinity Investment Management (Trinity IM) and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital as part of a pre-existing joint venture.
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Betway owner set for US listing

The parent company of Betway is set to list on the New York Stock Exchange as part of a deal with a US investment firm.
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Alternative lender Blazehill Capital launches

Blazehill Capital – an alternative lender focusing on providing working capital funding to mid-market UK businesses – has launched.
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Business Matters: Addressing cyber risk is critical to building back better

Del Heppenstall, cyber security partner at KPMG, says In line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the region’s privately owned businesses.
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Business

Turnover edges towards £200m at major potato supplier

Turnover has edged towards the £200m mark at one of the UK's largest potato businesses during its latest financial year, according to newly filed accounts.
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Anicca Digital grows with new recruits

Leicester-based agency Anicca Digital has strengthened its team with eight new recruits.
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Wealth management firm strengthens team

A Leicester-headquartered wealth management firm has strengthened its team of specialist financial advisers.
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BDO Midlands appoints senior corporate finance specialist

BDO Midlands has appointed a senior corporate finance specialist to head up its new asset-based lending advisory service.
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Ask the expert: How businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce

Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, discusses how businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce.
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Property

Plans lodged for £15m advanced manufacturing research centre

A full planning application has been submitted for a £15m advanced manufacturing research centre at Infinity Park Derby.
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Student living scheme proposed on former Royal Mail site

Proposals have been submitted for a purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Nottingham city centre on the site of a former Royal Mail sorting office.
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Cervidae acquires Fletcher Mall

Cervidae, an international investment and development company, has acquired Fletcher Mall, a site forming part of Beaumont Leys district retail park in Leicester.
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Approval for Chesterfield solar farm

Approval has been granted for a proposed solar farm in Chesterfield aiming to power thousands of homes.
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Office building set for transformation after acquisition

A property development firm has struck a deal to purchase a serviced office building in Nottingham with a view to turn it into a hub for entrepreneurs. 
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CarShop selects Leicester for new concept store

Used car retailer CarShop has selected Leicester as the home of its first new concept store, creating jobs in the process.
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BT awarded multimillion-pound Avant Homes contract

BT has been awarded a multimillion-pound contract with housebuilder Avant Homes to support the digital transformation of its business.
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£100m funding injection for Stonewater

Stonewater has secured £100m in new funding following a restructure to maximise capacity to bring forward its planned 6,000 affordable homes over the next four years.
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Ask the expert: How to use apprenticeships to grow your business

Helen Birbeck, apprenticeship adviser at GBSLEP Skills Hub, says apprenticeships can help businesses boost productivity and grow. Plus employers can now receive a financial incentive of £3000 for hiring an apprentice (with an additional £1000 if they’re aged 16-18). Apprenticeships are a great cost-effective way of expanding your team or upskilling your existing staff.
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Manufacturing

PZ Cussons buoyed by continued momentum

PZ Cussons, which is behind the Carex, Original Source and Imperial Leather brands, has been buoyed by maintaining the renewed momentum it has enjoyed over recent months.
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Octavian Security lands place on Fusion 21 Framework

Nottinghamshire multi-services specialist Octavian Security UK has landed a place on the Fusion 21 Framework.
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