Today's North West business news from Insider |
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| Shoosmiths advise on French Connection £29m takeover | Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Manchester-based MIP Holdings on a £29m takeover of French Connection Group PLC. The deal has been described as a "major milestone" that takes the fashion retailer back into private hands for the first time since 1983.
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| Foresight invests into TMAC | Listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group has revealed a £749,000 growth capital investment into Manchester-based TMAC.
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| Business Matters: Funding for growth | Paul Brown, tax partner and director of advisory at WR Partners, says as businesses emerge into the bright autumn sunlight of a post-pandemic world (hopefully) many are finding that they have come through the whole experience in far better shape than they would have imagined 18 months ago. The best run businesses will now be looking to build on the changes they have made over that time and kick on into the next phase of growth.
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| Business Matters: UK recruitment crisis - Is there a quick fix? | UK employers are seeing the most severe shortage of job applicants on record. Brexit, the pandemic, tax changes and factors such as skills shortages within certain industries and an ageing population, have all contributed to the issue. Napthens business immigration lawyer, Angela Barnes, looks at what can be done to help struggling businesses.
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| DWP agrees major deal for new regional hub | Urban regenerator Muse Developments and partner Blackpool Council have agreed a deal with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to take the 215,000 sq ft office building at the £350m Talbot Gateway scheme. The highly sustainable building will become its latest regional hub.
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| Refresh grows tech roster | Manchester-based PR and communications agency Refresh has been appointed by Distology to boost brand awareness and support growth plans.
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