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Latest News | Hotter Shoes is forecasting a resilient 2021, its chief executive has told Insider, with the footwear manufacturer being buoyed by its decision to accelerate its long-term strategy of becoming a digital-first retailer.
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Alain Dilworth, programme manager at Made Smarter, says over the last two years, the Made Smarter Adoption Pilot has been able to make a real impact to manufacturing across the North West. During my time as Programme Manager I have witnessed so many transformational, innovative and exciting projects take place and seen first-hand the real difference this has made to some of our clients and their employees.
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A Wrexham-based manufacturer of plastic containers has started 2021 with strong momentum, its managing director has told Insider.
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A St Helens-headquartered manufacturer has secured an £8.75m funding facility after requiring fresh capital to support its growth during the ongoing pandemic.
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Listed polymer manufacturer Victrex has made a positive start to FY 2021, performing slightly ahead of expectations.
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A Clitheroe-based powder and bulk solids equipment manufacturer is driving digitalisation with the support of Made Smarter.
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An agreement has been struck for a Greater Manchester pensions specialist to be acquired by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital.
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Winemaker Chapel Down has revealed plans to dispose of its Curious Drinks business and assets, which comprises the Curious beer and cider brands, as well as the Curious Brewery and restaurant.
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Jet2 has raised more than £420m through a placing to support the travel operator during the current challenging trading environment.
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Carolyn Gelling, from The International Stock Exchange Group, says as we remain in the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, ‘twenty-twenty-one’ looks likely to be another year that will remain etched on our memories. It has certainly been a profound start to a new decade thus far, and after the events of 2020, what have we noticed in terms of new stock exchange listing trends and what do we anticipate for this current calendar year?
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The latest phase of HS2 – which will support at least 5,000 jobs – has secured Royal Assent.
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Businesses across the North West have continued to strengthen their trading relationships with the Chinese market, according to new data, with total exports passing the £10bn mark in the last six years.
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Designing products and services so they are easy to use and perform well is 'growing in importance', according to a new campaign, creating a huge opportunity for innovators and market disrupters in Greater Manchester.
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The IR35 legislation – named for the title of the press release from the Inland Revenue (now HMRC) that foreshadowed its introduction – has been with us since April 2000. Lucy Flynn, employment lawyer with Beyond Corporate, takes a closer look.
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Plans to transform a derelict Liverpool site into a £100m waterfront neighbourhood have been submitted.
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The Metquarter food hall in Liverpool is eyeing a trio of new tenants ahead of its opening in the spring.
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The developer of Kingsway House in Liverpool has made "excellent progress" on the redevelopment of the city centre building.
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In our previous blog you heard from my colleague Richard Bray who talked about the drivers of change and traits of successful transformation. Here, Carolyn Hicks from Deloitte, will focus on Workforce Transformation.
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Member Exclusive News | Manchester-based telecoms company Alfonica has appointed a new sales director.
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Bolton-based Seddon has handed over a hydrotherapy pool at Delamere School.
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