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North West Friday 4 March 2022

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TOP STORY British Business Bank director outlines aims for 2022 A new director at The British Business Bank, who oversees its UK Network team across the North and Midlands, has outlined her ambitions and predictions for the year ahead. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: Making 'levelling up' happen Andrew Antoniades, from CBRE, says when Michael Gove presented the UK government's "Levelling Up the United Kingdom" white paper at the beginning of the month, not surprisingly, the reactions were mixed. Read More

DEALS Sportswear brand signs new debt financing facility A Manchester-headquartered premium sportswear brand has signed a new debt facility with NatWest. Read More BDO advises on £25m LDC investment BDO LLP has advised on the £25m investment in fast-growing Manchester digital agency CTI Holdings. Read More Komi Group acquires The Tradesman Manchester-headquartered social media, marketing and licensing business the Komi Group has acquired a multi-platform, social brand. Read More Engine UK snapped up in multimillion-pound deal A digital transformation, communications and creative business, which has a base in Manchester and approximately 600 staff, has been acquired. Read More Deal agreed for motorway services operator Infrastructure investment specialist Macquarie has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to acquire a motorway service station operator which has sites across the UK. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the expert: What to prioritise in the post-Covid workplace to ensure a happier workforce Martin O'Rourke, commercial director at Birchwood Park, says as we enter the second month of 2022, all employers face challenges - everything from Brexit and rising energy costs to the continuing effects of Covid. But what is essential during these times are your staff. It's vital that they feel supported, and the importance of a workplace wellbeing strategy has never been more critical. Read More Business Matters: Helping to expand an eCommerce business internationally Hear from VIRSEC director Cathy Wallwork on how DIT helped them expand their eCommerce business internationally, with advice and guidance from a local trade adviser who worked with them along their journey. Read More

PROPERTY Peel L&P 162-apartments scheme recommended for refusal Peel L&P's plans to build 162 homes for private rent across two apartment buildings at Pomona Island in Trafford have been recommended for refusal. Read More Blackpool full allocation of Town Deal monies approved Town deal funding of £39.5m to regenerate Blackpool has been fully approved by the government. Read More Harlex homes plan faces refusal Outline plans by Harlex to build more than 100 homes on the former World of Pets and World of Water site in Greater Manchester have been recommended for refusal. Read More Consent secured for latest phase of homes at £1bn Middlewood Locks The next phase of development at 25-acre mixed use development Middlewood Locks has been approved by Salford City Council planners. Read More Vision launched for new healthy living community A £155m masterplan to create a new community in Wigan set around parklands and improved public transport links has been launched. Read More Plans submitted to redevelop former landfill site Plans for a 200,000 sq ft industrial development in Carrington have been submitted. Read More

BUSINESS Revenues soar at ITV in “outstanding” year External revenues at ITV, which has major operations at MediaCity in Salford Quays, soared in its latest full year. Read More Clockwise appoints new sales director Workspace provider Clockwise has revealed the appointment of a new sales director as part of its business expansion strategy. Heather Gray takes on the role, having previously been head of customer development for Bruntwood Works. Read More mmadigital makes new hire Manchester-based mmadigital has made a new appointment. Read More Jobs drive at Lookers with sales trainee scheme Car retailer Lookers has launched a new employee trainee programme which will create 80 new sales roles across the UK and Ireland. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS New school opens in Oldham A new school has opened in Oldham, marking the start of a new chapter in its history. Read More Nurtur Student Living sells out Preston building Nurtur Student Living has sold out its Preston site six months ahead of schedule, having only acquired the property last year. Read More

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