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Friday 20 November 2020

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Approval nears for latest phases of Bolton masterplan

The latest phases of a 1,700-home masterplan in Bolton look set to advance next week, providing a boost for the area.
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Ask the expert: Brexit Q&A - What impact on your workforce?

There are now just days left until the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 - and the UK’s new immigration system will come into force on 1 January 2021. Business immigration specialist, Angela Barnes, is advising UK businesses to 'act now', to prevent labour shortages from January 2021 and shares her answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
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Deals

DWS expands with acquisition of rapidly growing firm

Digital Wholesale Services (DWS), a comms and IT services provider, has expanded with the acquisition of a rapidly growing specialist cloud services marketplace.
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Plentific expands with Liverpool tech firm takeover

A Liverpool-based housing compliance technology services provider has been snapped up by property management software Plentific.
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Aparthotel operator secures £30m loan

An aparthotel operator has secured a £30m loan from OakNorth Bank.
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Immotion Group raises £1.2m

Manchester-based immersive virtual reality entertainment business Immotion Group has raised £1.2m.
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Mulberry takeover considered as retail giant ups stake

The group behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser has further increased its stake in luxury brand Mulberry to more than 30 per cent. A takeover offer is now being considered by the group.
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Business Matters: HM Revenue & Customs regain preferential insolvency status

Alan Coleman, business recovery partner at Cowgills looks at how on the 1 December, HMRC will revert back to preferential status meaning they will be paid ahead of other lenders, pension schemes, suppliers and borrowers. He discusses what this means and the impact it could have on businesses and the economy.
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Business

Administrators appointed at Peacocks and Jaeger

Retail giants Peacocks and Jaeger have entered administration, placing about 4,700 jobs at risk, with discussions taking place in a bid to secure the future of the businesses.
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Leaders agree preferred approach to Northern Powerhouse Rail

Northern leaders have agreed an initial preferred approach for a new railway network designed to transform the region's economy.
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Blackpool Council signs £39.5m Town Deal agreement

Blackpool Council has formally signed the terms of its £39.5m Town Deal.
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Wigan Warriors legend appointed at CDX Security

CDX Security has appointed a former Wigan Warriors coaching legend as strategic adviser and brand ambassador.
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Business Matters: Kickstarting careers for young people

Sophie Park, director of workforce skills at The City of Liverpool College, offers her advice on how to kickstart careers for young people.
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Property

Plans in for 1,202-home neighbourhood

Plans have been submitted for a major urban neighbourhood of 1,202 homes and public space at Manchester's Northern Gateway.
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Proposals revealed for £20m Rochdale units

Plans to build £20m of new industrial units in Rochdale have been revealed.
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Business Matters: 5G technology - a game changer for UK manufacturing

Melissa Conlon, commercial director, University of Sheffield Advanced Manucturing Research Centre North West (AMRC NW), describes how 5G will transform the next generation of digital manufacturing processes.
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Manufacturing

Job-creating contract win for WFEL

Stockport-based WFEL has secured a ten-year defence contract in a move that could create up to 120 jobs and sustain other roles,
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Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE reveal Ancoats plans

Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE have outlined proposals to open a £1m health club in Ancoats early next year.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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