Tuesday 7 December 2021

The chief executive of Manchester-based manufacturer, supplier and brand owner Supreme has hailed "strong" half-year results which have seen revenues and profits rise.
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Sara Barrett from Mills & Reeve, says the UK's presidency of COP 26, held in Glasgow last month, has accelerated the Government's plans for achieving net zero emissions. The scale and urgency of this project is likely to touch most business operations, not least the work of human resources departments.
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HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc has revealed that it has signed definitive agreements for a private equity investment of £9.05m in a Lancaster-based supplier of mobile hydrogen storage and refuelling systems to hydrogen consumers.
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Houlihan Lokey, the global investment bank, has successfully completed the acquisition of GCA Corporation (GCA).  
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The premium pet food business behind the Barking Heads and Meowing Heads brands has been acquired by the owner of Harringtons and Wagg.
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If a couple divorce, all the assets that a husband and wife have an interest in are considered relevant assets. In light of this many business owners worry about the value that will be attributed to their company within the divorce and the impact that its value will have upon the financial settlement that is made within the divorce proceedings and the potential impact that this may have on the company. Fiona Wood, partner with McAlister Family Law, looks at the issues involved.
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Bhavina Bharkhada, head of policy & campaigns at Make UK, says the need for 'Green Skills' is increasingly dominating the Government's green agenda and is rapidly gaining recognition as a critical component in order to reach the UK Government's net zero target. The manufacturing sector has a critical role to play in meeting this target, with analysis estimating that over 1.2 million green jobs could exist in the green economy.
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The redevelopment of Urmston Market has been recommended for approval when Trafford Council's planning committee meets this week.
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A landmark Liverpool hotel, constructed in about 1900 as the head office of the Royal Insurance Company, has been acquired by the Fragrance Group. 
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Far East Consortium (FEC) has unveiled its vision for the sustainable regeneration of Manchester's Red Bank neighbourhood, which will create 5,500 new homes within Victoria North. 
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A stalled multimillion-pound development of 45 apartments in Manchester has been revived after RECOM Solutions was appointed as the main contractor to complete the project.
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Salford-based MC Construction has posted a strong performance in its latest financial year, with revenues beating expectations to reach £15m.  
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Andrew Davidson, legal director based in Kennedys Manchester office, takes a look at the issue of shareholder disputes, focusing particularly on why shareholder disputes arise, as well as how to deal with them.
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Gary Clifton, client partner and chartered risk adviser at Partners&, says since The UK Food Information Amendment, also known as Natasha’s Law, was announced on 1 October 2021, some quarters of the food and drink industry have raised concerns about its readiness to meet these new requirements.
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Warrington-headquartered multi-channel e-commerce business Tactus Group is expanding its international presence as it strikes its first European partnership with German IT retailer Notebooksbilliger.
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Manchester-based serious injury and medical negligence law firm Fletchers Solicitors has appointed a new chief executive. 
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Manchester-based full service digital agency Pixel Kicks has been appointed by University Academy 92 (UA92) to design and build a website.
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Manchester-based CTS Group has revealed the appointment of a new chief executive, who will now lead the group's two partner companies, CTS and CloudM. 
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Employment agency D&D Recruit is looking to fill more than 700 driver and logistics vacancies.
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New car registrations grew during November but remained below pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures.
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Seeking growth in 2022 will pose new challenges to businesses, but being adaptable, predictable and accessible could be the key to survival.
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Urban Splash has completed work at its latest phase of a new waterside community for central Manchester. 
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Developer Blueoak Estates has secured planning to build 21 homes in Chester. 
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