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Friday 8 January 2021

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Job-creating Stockport plans to move ahead

Revised plans to build a job-creating mixed-use commercial development in Stockport on the site of the former Ritz Cinema look set to advance next week.
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Business Matters: Seven tips for leading digital transformation if you don’t have an IT background

Research has found that despite seeing the need for digital transformation, there is a lack of confidence among executives when it comes to leading digital transformation projects. Karin Simonsen from Vistage explains.
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Deals

Sambro International eyes growth after £13m commitment

Manchester-headquartered toy manufacturer and distributor Sambro International is assessing growth opportunities after securing a £13m funding package with Barclays Bank.
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Latest Inflexion investment ‘exceptionally well placed’

Inflexion Private Equity believes its latest investment is "exceptionally well placed" to continue its growth plan.
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SME lending hit £54bn in first three quarters of 2020

Gross lending to SMEs in the first three quarters of 2020 was more than double the annual total for 2019, reaching £54bn, according to data published by UK Finance.
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Business Matters: What will happen to my company pension if I divorce?

Pensions can often have a significant value, particularly the closer the pension holder gets to retirement age. Business owners are often members of their company’s pension scheme, and many of these schemes are money purchase pension schemes. Some businesses have more complex pensions for the shareholders in the company, such as SIPPs or SSASs, which can own properties as well as investments. What happens to these pensions if you get divorced? Fiona Wood from McAlister Family Law offers her advice.
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Business

Investment momentum gathers pace in Manchester

With Manchester continuing to attract significant levels of investment in the midst of the pandemic, Insider held a special event to find out the secret to the city's economic success.
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Plans unveiled for LCR recovery initiative

Details of a new initiative designed to kickstart the Liverpool City Region's economic recovery have been revealed.
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Trio of client wins for Philosophy PR

Cheshire-based Philosophy PR has secured a trio of new clients.
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B&M boosted by Q3 revenue rise

B&M has posted a rise in Q3 revenues although it cautioned that there remain "uncertainties ahead".
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Business Matters: The impact of the pandemic on jobs, stores and leases

Daniel Sweeney, partner at TLT, says the Covid-19 pandemic has been a real test of agility for retailers. The need to act quickly and make radical and difficult decisions has put a strain on many aspects of the industry.
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Property

LSC acquires New Hall Hey Retail Park

LSC Property Holdings has acquired Rawtenstall's New Hall Hey Retail Park in a multimillion-pound deal.
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New Care expands North West presence

New Care has opened Cheadle Manor, its latest North West facility.
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Wirral apartments set for approval despite opposition

An apartment block lined up for a site on the Wirral looks set to advance despite coming up against strong opposition.
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Anwyl Partnerships outlines 2021 growth plans

Anwyl Partnerships has outlined its ambitious growth plans for the year ahead.
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Business Matters: IR35 - The one business challenge you can prepare for in 2021

Simon Sanderson, chief executive of Your Payroll, says with the pandemic and Brexit continuing to dominate the headlines, 2021 is set to be another year that will be difficult to prepare for.
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Manufacturing

Profits soar at Princes

Profits at food and drink manufacturer Princes have more than doubled, with sales also on the rise.
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Character Group exchanges on disposal

Character Group has exchanged contracts on its latest deal.
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Prosperous Life launches new division

Cheadle-based prepaid funeral plan provider Prosperous Life has launched a range of later life legal service products.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

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