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Thursday 19 November 2020

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Dept expands with acquisition of US counterpart

Manchester-based digital agency Dept has acquired a US counterpart which has worked with the likes of Google, Airbnb and KFC.
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Ask the expert: Brexit Q&A - What impact on your workforce?

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.
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Deals

Booch & Brew smashes crowdfunding target

Cheshire-based Booch & Brew has smashed its crowdfunding target after securing more than 150 investors.
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Immotion Group to bring in £1m

Manchester-based immersive virtual reality entertainment business Immotion Group has outlined plans to raise £1m.
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CMA clears facilities management deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition of Interserve Facilities Management by Mitie Group.
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Business Matters: HM Revenue & Customs regain preferential insolvency status

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.
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Business

North West space hub secures funding boost

The North West is expected to play a "more significant role" in the expanding UK space sector after a hub for the region – designed to bring economic benefits to the area – was backed.
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Greater Manchester leaders unveil vision for post-Covid economy

The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership – the organisation which brings together the private and public sectors to support business growth – has set out a bold new vision for a greener and fairer Greater Manchester. 
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SAS Daniels boosts employment team

SAS Daniels is strengthening its employment team with a partner promotion and senior appointment.
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Strong half-year for Begbies Traynor

Begbies Traynor has enjoyed a strong half-year, with the company remaining optimistic about its outlook.
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Personal injury law firm to expand into London

A Manchester-based personal injury law firm has confirmed its plans to open a London office in January 2021.
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Business Matters: Kickstarting careers for young people

Sophie Park, director of workforce skills at The City of Liverpool College, offers her advice on how to kickstart careers for young people.
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Property

Amstone Developments signs One Manchester deal

Amstone Developments has agreed a deal turnkey deal with One Manchester.
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High street improvement plans set to move forward

Plans to address the decline of Cheshire West and Chester's high streets amid the ongoing pandemic and wider economic uncertainty look set to advance.
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PassMeFast expands MediaCityUK presence

Intensive driving tuition specialist PassMeFast has expanded its MediaCityUK operation following its most successful quarter to date.
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Approval for Mindel + Bloom scheme

Permission has been granted for Beech Holdings to convert Mindel House and 11 Bloom Street into 80 low carbon apartments.
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Grainger in ‘very good shape’ after navigating challenging period

Listed housing giant Grainer believes it is in "very good shape" as it continues to navigate the ongoing economic challenges.
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Business Matters: 5G technology - a game changer for UK manufacturing

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.
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Manufacturing

North West to benefit from FDI manufacturing shift - EY

A shift in foreign investor priorities has seen the attractiveness of the UK as a location for investment into manufacturing – a major sector for the North West – rise against a backdrop of COVID-19 uncertainty, according to a new report.
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Work starts on Rochdale scheme

Work is underway on the construction of an affordable homes scheme near Rochdale.
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Demolition for Cheshire Cheese pub

The Cheshire Cheese pub in Ancoats has been demolished, with Northhold Group starting on a new residential scheme.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

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