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Latest News | Plans for the next phase of a 1,800-home mixed-use development in Wigan have been backed, marking a significant moment for the £250m scheme. Read More… |
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James Bailey, managing director at Julius Baer, says in what has been a very turbulent year for investment markets, sustainable investing has stood out as a beacon of consistent returns and capital inflows, and the positive results have gone some way to dispelling some of the myths that have previously been associated with this type of investment. Read More… |
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A high-level fitness and sports performance company based in Chester has secured a six-figure NPIF loan backed by CBILS from NPIF – BSF & MSIF Microfinance. Read More… |
Penrith-based Genesis Homes has secured £1m of CBILS funding through Santander UK to continue its rollout of development sites in the coming year. Read More… |
A North West team at Clearwater International has completed work on its latest transaction. Read More… |
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On 4 January 2021 we were faced with the announcement of the third English lockdown. We have been told to work from home unless this is not possible and schools have closed again for all but key workers, meaning many employers and employees are once more trying to reconcile working and home-schooling. What are the options for employers and employees trying to strike this difficult balance? Lucy Flynn from Beyond Corporate offers her advice. Read More… |
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The number of North West companies falling into administration fell last year, according to KPMG, as the array of Covid-19 support measures continue to provide a lifeline for those adversely affected by the pandemic. Read More… |
Pets at Home has posted a strong rise in Q3 revenues, with chief executive Peter Pritchard hailing the progress made and how the retail business has "adapted to the changing environment in which we operate". Read More… |
The former chief operating officer of a Manchester PR agency has launched his own consultancy. Read More… |
Adept Civil and Structural Consulting Engineers is significantly expanding its Manchester operation after relocating to new city centre offices, in a move that will create several jobs this year. Read More… |
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Transformation is one of those words; it means everything and nothing at the same time. How many times have you heard phrases like, “we need to transform our business” or “those who adapt survive?” Richard Bray, a partner at Deloitte, takes a look at the topic. Read More… |
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Plans to build a logistics and industrial hub in Farington, Lancashire, have been backed, with the development set to create more than 1,500 jobs. Read More… |
Far East Consortium (FEC) has announced its partner panel for the delivery of affordable homes across the Red Bank neighbourhood of the Northern Gateway. Read More… |
Barings has agreed to forward-fund the development of two student accommodation schemes in Manchester and London as part of a £43.8m deal. Read More… |
Two of Liverpool's most famous roads are to undergo major changes next week as a £47m highways scheme reaches a "critical phase". Read More… |
A prominent mixed-use scheme being brought forward as part of the wider £1bn Salford Central masterplan is set to launch later this week. Read More… |
Manchester city centre's office market enjoyed a strong end to 2020, according to new data. Read More… |
Plans for a major refurbishment programme designed to future-proof Manchester's Velodrome have been approved. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Beattie has been appointed by The Trafford Centre to lead its B2B communications. Read More… |
A deal has been struck for a vet charity to launch a pop-up shop in Greater Manchester. Read More… |
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