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Wednesday 30 September 2020

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Sumo Group agrees $99.5m US acquisition

Sheffield-based video game developer Sumo Group has agreed to acquire a US studio in a deal worth up to $99.5m (£77.5m).
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Ask the expert: How to upskill your workforce during Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented the business sector with unprecedented challenges. It is vital that during these unpredictable times, you have the tools to continue to build on the key skills of your employees to help contribute to the recovery and future development of the local economy. Bernadette Baptiste from Kirklees College provides an insight into how you can find the right solutions to support your workforce.
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Deals

Smith+Nephew to acquire US business in $240m deal

Historic medical technology company Smith+Nephew, which was founded in Hull and retains significant manufacturing operations in the city, has agreed to acquire the orthopaedics business of a US group in a $240m (£187m) deal.
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Agreement reached on £2.9bn William Hill takeover

The board of William Hill has reached an agreement on the terms of a takeover offer by US casino operator Caesars Entertainment.
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Ardonagh to divest Bennetts after CMA concerns

Ardonagh has confirmed its plans to divest Bennetts Motorcycling Services to address competition concerns in a move it said would "effectively reverse the deal".
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Zeus Capital reaches £1bn debt facility milestone

The debt advisory team at Zeus Capital has advised on £1bn of debt facilities, the firm has announced, completing 21 transactions in the two years since its inception.
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Business

Animalcare Group’s “exceptional resilience” hailed in interim results

The chief executive of Animalcare Group has hailed the York-based veterinary medicines supplier's "exceptional resilience in the face of unprecedented conditions" in its half-year results.
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Harrowells makes corporate and commercial appointment

North and East Yorkshire law firm Harrowells has made an appointment to its corporate and commercial team.
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Yorkshire business confidence rises for fourth consecutive month – Lloyds Bank

Business confidence in Yorkshire and the Humber increased for the fourth consecutive month in September, according to research from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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Commercial property solicitor joins Ware & Kay

An experienced commercial property solicitor has been appointed at Yorkshire law firm Ware & Kay.
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Seafood importer issues no deal Brexit warning

A fish, meat and poultry importer has said the biggest threat to the business would be the UK leaving the EU without a deal at the end of 2020.
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Hammerson names new CEO

Shopping centre and retail park giant Hammerson has appointed a new chief executive.
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Property

Heart of the City II office building set for approval

Plans for a new office building and commercial units as part of Sheffield's Heart of the City II development look set to get the green light next week.
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Tenant secures as £3.2m office building refurb completed

A new tenant has been secured for a Leeds city centre office building following completion of a £3.2m refurbishment.
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Eshton acquires NHS Trust storage facility

Eshton Group has purchased a property currently used as storage by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Eight-storey mixed-use scheme gets the go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted for an eight-storey mixed use building featuring apartments and commercial units on a site in Sheffield.
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Large production unit brought to market

A 110,000 sq ft production unit in South Yorkshire has been brought to market.
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Toolstation opens Beverley branch

Buildings product and tool supplier Toolstation has opened a new store in Beverley.
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PRS REIT secures additional £50m of debt facilities

The PRS REIT has secured an additional £50m of development debt facilities with Barclays Bank.
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Manufacturing

Board changes at T&R Theakston

North Yorkshire brewer T&R Theakston has announced the departure of a long-serving director and the appointment of a new joint managing director.
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