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Tuesday 8 December 2020

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Begbies reports “strong financial performance”

Begbies Traynor Group has reported a "strong financial performance" for the first half of its financial year. Executive chairman Ric Traynor said the business was "well placed to invest in our successful organic and acquisitive growth strategy".
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Business Matters: Understanding the purpose of your family business

Charlotte Bobroff from JP Morgan Private Bank, says against this challenging backdrop, it's never been more important to clarify the purpose of your family business and family values overall.
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Deals

Investment group acquires hydro-demolition firm

An investment group has acquired a hydro-demolition firm headquartered in Lancashire.
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Bank funding to support growth at online fashion firm

Manchester-headquartered online fashion retailer, Maniere De Voir, has secured a finance facility from HSBC UK to acquire additional stock to allow it to respond to increased customer demand since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Alchemy urges Countrywide to take no action on upped Connells offer

Private equity firm Alchemy Partners, which is working with Countrywide on a possible £70m recapitalisation, has urged the estate agency group to take no action on Connells increased offer for the business.
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New lender secures Shawbrook Bank backing

A bridging and development finance lender launched during the Covid-19 pandemic has secured funding support from Shawbrook Bank.
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Business Matters: The ever-growing need for inclusive workplaces

Amanda Newman, senior manager in technology for Accenture, says 2020 has been an extraordinary year, for both people and business. No-one has been left untouched by the pandemic. But research suggests that the impact has not been equally felt.
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Business

Covid testing firm invests £20m to ramp-up response

A testing and diagnostics company led by a prominent dealmaker and retail magnate has invested £20m to ramp up production of a ten-minute rapid saliva protein test that indicates immune response to Covid-19.
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How you return a business to fighting fitness

Total Fitness chief executive Sophie Lawler explained how she turned the brand around in a recent Insider forum, Investing in Success, which you can watch on catchup.
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Virtual group clinics contract awarded to tech firm

Technology specialist Redmoor Health has landed a contract to help roll-out virtual group clinics across NHS Wales.
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Record year for The Insurance Surgery

Seneca Partners-backed specialist broker Insurance Surgery has reported its best financial year since launched in 1999.
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Sales forecast upped again by The Hut Group

The Hut Group has increased its full-year sales forecast for the second time since it floated in September.
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Business Matters: Freeports - Next steps

Liverpool is already a vibrant port but the Freeport concept creates the opportunity to investment as well as enhancing trade routes to North America. Neil Warwick, partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, looks at the context and the latest developments in this government concept.
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Property

Bruntwood launches smart workspace on Piccadilly

Bruntwood Works has launched a new smart workspace at 111 Piccadilly in Manchester.
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Building control specialist reports growth

Lancashire building control specialist Ball & Berry has achieved strong growth over the last six months.
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Manufacturing

Aston Martin unveils SUV special edition

Aston Martin has unveiled a special edition of its first SUV through a partnership with a single malt whisky distillery.
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Latest BTR development completed at The Slate Yard

The final phase of build-to-rent (BTR) apartments have been completed at The Slate Yard, which forms part of the New Bailey scheme in Salford
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AO launches new bolton outlet store

Online electricals retailer AO has opened a new outlet store in Bolton.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

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