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Wednesday 11 August 2021

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Green light recommended for major city centre scheme

Detailed plans for a major Sheffield city centre development including a new office building and hundreds of build-to-rent apartments look set to get the go-ahead next week.
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Ask the Expert: Drainage

Liz Austin, principal drainage engineer at Enzygo, discusses the importance of considering drainage issues from the outset of development plans.
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Deals

Asda invests in digital food service start-up

Supermarket giant Asda has invested in a digital-first food service start-up.
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Valeo Foods to acquire New World Foods Europe

Valeo Foods Group, which counts Rowse honey, Kettle crisps and Jacob's biscuits as part of its portfolio, has agreed a deal to acquire New World Foods Europe from Australia-based entrepreneur Tony Quinn.
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Brownill Vickers joins forces with SMC

Brownill Vickers, a Sheffield-based firm of chartered surveyors and property agents, has joined forces with SMC Chartered Surveyors (Saxton Mee Commercial Ltd).
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FW Capital investments provide £134m boost

FW Capital has made 138 investments over the past year, boosting the Northern economy by £134m, according to newly released figures.
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ITV backs household bills firm

An online service designed to save UK households time and money by getting a fairer price for bills from their current supplier has secured an investment from ITV.
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Ask the expert: How to prepare your supply chain for peak season

UK retail is starting to bounce back from the pandemic. A recent surge in sales has proved positive for balance sheets but challenging for businesses needing to restock shelves and replenish inventories. Now, as companies recover from one peak, they must be ready for the next one. Caroline Ellis from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at how to prepare supply chains so that companies can cash in on Black Friday and Christmas.
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Business

Thriving tech firms invited to enter awards

Thriving tech companies in the North of England and Scotland have been invited to enter the 2021 Northern Tech Awards.
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Provident Financial losses widen due to CCD closure costs

Statutory pre-tax losses have widened at Bradford-based Provident Financial due to costs associated with the wind down of its consumer credit division (CCD).
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Walker Morris appoints partner to Real Estate Group

Leeds-based law firm Walker Morris has appointed a partner to its specialist Real Estate Group.
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Lord Kerslake to chair Sheffield Culture Collective

Lord Bob Kerslake has been named as the new chair of Sheffield Culture Collective to oversee implementation of the organisation's inaugural strategy and help drive investment and growth in the region's cultural sector.
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Tunstall Healthcare recruits chief technology officer

Doncaster-based health and care technology company Tunstall Healthcare has appointed a group chief technology officer.
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Strongest ever Q2 for used car market

The UK's used car market experienced its strongest ever second quarter in 2021, according to new figures.
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Business Matters: Accelerate your digital transformation

Palwinder Kaur, director in human capital, consulting at Deloitte, says digital transformation has introduced a new era of business and public service delivery. It is fundamentally reshaping the way organisations compete in the market and provide services to their customers or communities; it is not just shaping how they engage with them but what they offer to them. The data organisations collect is their best ally in providing real insights to build their future business.
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Property

Approval recommended for 23-storey BTR development

A proposed 23-storey development featuring more than 330 build-to-rent (BTR) flats on the edge of Sheffield city centre is recommended for approval next week.
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Highways England agrees deal for new Leeds office

Highways England has agreed a deal for space at a prominent office building in the South Bank area of Leeds.
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Developers acquire prominent York building

York-based property companies Grantside and North Star have established a new joint venture to acquire a prominent York city centre building.
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Consultation to be held on Barton-upon-Humber plans

Plans for a residential development to the south of Barton-upon-Humber are set to go out for public consultation.
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Plans lodged for older people’s living accommodation

Plans have been lodged for six blocks of older people's independent living accommodation, together comprising more than 140 residential units, on a site in Sheffield.
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Manufacturing

Bensons for Beds in ‘strong place’ for growth

Bensons for Beds believes it is in a "strong place" to continue its transformation plans as sales bounced back following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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Electrical retailer extends Bradford City partnership

An electrical retailer has extended its partnership with Bradford City AFC.
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Details revealed on £13m over 55s development

Details have been revealed on a £13m housing development for over 55s in West Yorkshire.
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