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Wednesday 21 April 2021

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Beauty products firm eyes ‘next level’

A Queen's Award-winning online wholesaler of eyelashes and associated goods secured a funding boost at the "perfect time", its founder has told Insider, as the business looks to move to the next level.
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Business Matters: Wealth planning after the Coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus crisis has been an unprecedented challenge for humanity and a shock to the global economy. We expect to see trends developing in five areas: family and asset protection, succession planning, relocation, digitalisation, and financial & liquidity planning. James Bailey & Glenn Branney from Julius Baer International offer their advice.
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Deals

CMA raises petrol price concerns over Asda acquisition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the £6.8bn acquisition of Asda by a consortium including the owners of Euro Garages and private equity firm TDR Capital may lead to higher petrol prices. The buyers now have five working days to offer legally binding proposals to the CMA to address the competition concerns identified.
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Fabulosa eyes expansion after funding boost

Home cleaning specialist Fabulosa is set for further expansion after securing a major funding boost from Instarmac Holdings.
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Goldman Sachs backing for UK digital bank

UK digital bank Starling has secured a £50m investment by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity to support its growth plans.
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Business Matters: Open Innovation - Redefining the future lab

Dr Kath Mackay, managing director of Bruntwood SciTech - Alderley Park, explores why the time is now for science and what this means for the future of the lab.
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Business

Woodward to stand down as executive vice-chairman

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down from his role at the end of 2021.
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Prominent partner appointment at expanding TDC

Manchester-based Tosca Debt Capital (TDC) has made a partner appointment as part of plans to further develop and grow its investment portfolio.
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‘Big six’ pull out of European Super League

The Premier League's 'big six' have all withdrawn from plans to join the European Super League, with the heavily criticised venture now on the cusp of collapse.
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Just Eat to create 1,500 Liverpool jobs

Just Eat has outlined plans to create more than 1,500 jobs in Liverpool by the end of the year.
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Growth on the agenda for resourcing consultancy start-up

A Liverpool-based resourcing consultancy established by an experienced team is targeting expansion after launching during lockdown.
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HSPG expands into London after growth

Social housing investment firm HSPG has expanded into London following a period of rapid growth.
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Ask the expert: The North West is ripe for investment - so what needs to happen next?

Nick Irving from Howgate Sable says few places compare to the North West when it comes to the vast scope for investment in the landscape. As we begin to exit the uncertainty of the last year, funds are actively looking for the right opportunity - and there is plenty to be had in our corner of the country.
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Property

Summer opening for landmark Liverpool hotel

Spain’s largest hotel group has outlined further details of its plans to open a 207-bed venue in Liverpool, including its opening date.
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Preston development set to move forward

Plans to build a number of commercial units in Preston could soon advance.
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Kier Group buoyed by ‘significant improvements’

Infrastructure and construction specialist Kier Group has returned to a half-year profit during a period of "significant improvements". The firm also reiterated its plans to undertake an equity raise in the coming weeks.
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Business Matters: Why looking at your business water use pays off

Barry McGovaney from Water Plus says water can be a significant cost that is frequently overlooked as not having much saving potential in terms of environmental impact or cost. It's worth looking at – and here's why.
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CFO in at James Fisher and Sons

James Fisher and Sons has appointed a new chief financial officer.
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B-North partners with tech consultancy

Manchester-based B-North, which is building an SME lending bank for the UK, has partnered with a technology quality and reliability consultancy.
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Services & Guides

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

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