Today's North West business news from Insider |
Latest News | The latest phases of a 1,700-home masterplan in Bolton look set to advance next week, providing a boost for the area. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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Digital Wholesale Services (DWS), a comms and IT services provider, has expanded with the acquisition of a rapidly growing specialist cloud services marketplace. Read More… | A Liverpool-based housing compliance technology services provider has been snapped up by property management software Plentific. Read More… |
An aparthotel operator has secured a £30m loan from OakNorth Bank. Read More… |
Manchester-based immersive virtual reality entertainment business Immotion Group has raised £1.2m. Read More… |
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. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
Northern leaders have agreed an initial preferred approach for a new railway network designed to transform the region's economy. Read More… |
Blackpool Council has formally signed the terms of its £39.5m Town Deal. Read More… |
CDX Security has appointed a former Wigan Warriors coaching legend as strategic adviser and brand ambassador. Read More… |
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Sophie Park, director of workforce skills at The City of Liverpool College, offers her advice on how to kickstart careers for young people. Read More… |
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Plans have been submitted for a major urban neighbourhood of 1,202 homes and public space at Manchester's Northern Gateway. Read More… |
Plans to build £20m of new industrial units in Rochdale have been revealed. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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Stockport-based WFEL has secured a ten-year defence contract in a move that could create up to 120 jobs and sustain other roles, Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE have outlined proposals to open a £1m health club in Ancoats early next year. Read More… |
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