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Thursday 27 January 2022

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TOP STORY

The chief executive of Durham-headquartered Hargreaves Services has told Insider he expects momentum to continue and increase in 2022, following interim results which show a rise in profitability.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Now may be the time to consider your next role and securing a position in a private equity-backed business offers a great opportunity to participate in a life changing equity event. It is no surprise that these roles are sought after, but how do you seize an opportunity in this space? David Blair from BlairWest offers his advice.
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DEALS

Newcastle-headquartered financial advice and planning company Fairstone has acquired two firms, extending the group's reach into the Scottish Highlands and Yorkshire, adding £250m of funds under management (FUM) in the process.
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The corporate team at Weightmans' North East office advised on more than 75 deals in 2021, worth a record value of £345m.
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A smart home installation technology company has raised £20m to drive forward its UK growth plans, in a funding round led by investment firm Brookfield.
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Tech M&A activity across the UK was on the rise in 2021, according to new data.
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The British Business Bank has revealed an updated list of companies in which the Future Fund holds an equity stake.
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PROPERTY

Plans have been submitted for a training facility in Sunderland which will provide "next generation skills for next generation homes".
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Avison Young has said that there are "reasons to be cheerful" across the North East in its 2022 Forecast UK Cities report for Newcastle.
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Bristol Street Motors has invested £250,000 and created at least five new jobs in its Sunderland dealership.
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BUSINESS

Technology giant Sage has been revealed as the naming partner for the NewcastleGateshead Quays arena and conference centre in a multimillion-pound deal.
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A customer communications business in Sunderland is planning to double in size and create 160 jobs, following a number of significant contract wins.
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The co-founders of North East-based online homeware store Rowen Homes are targeting sales of £14m in the next year, following a strong 18 months of trading.
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Northern leaders have called for details on the future funding for Transport for the North (TfN) to enable it to continue its work to improve connectivity across the region.
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Newcastle-based accountancy and advisory firm MHA Tait Walker has promoted a new associate partner.
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Vertu Motors has launched a nationwide apprenticeship programme with 120 customer service apprentice vacancies.
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MANUFACTURING

Iconic shoe brand Dr Martens has reported an increase in revenue for the third quarter of its financial year.
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Convenience foods maker Greencore Group has unveiled a share ownership scheme, giving almost 12,000 staff about £250 worth of shares each, and launched a new wellbeing centre.
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