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Tuesday 8 June 2021

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Burnley haulage giant expands with Scotland buy

A Burnley-headquartered freight forwarding and haulage group has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of a Scottish counterpart. A North West law firm advised on the deal.
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Business Matters: Pro bono reaps benefits for all

In order to support the communities where they work, many of the senior staff at Pegasus Group undertake pro bono work. Darren Muir, principal planner based in the Pegasus Group Liverpool office, spotlights one such ongoing project.
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Deals

Telecoms technology firm bought by Swedish outfit

A Lancaster-based provider of online and wireless telecoms technology training has been bought by a listed Swedish business.
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Travel agency strikes deal for homeworking franchise firm

Independent travel agency Hays Travel has expanded with the acquisition of Explorer Travel, a homeworking franchise company.
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Business Matters: Incentivising and rewarding key staff - your options

Being an owner-manager of a small or medium sized business can be a lonely and difficult experience. One of the most challenging aspects is to keep hold of key staff members, giving them a sense of “ownership” of the growth of the business and its decision-making, and giving them a reason to remain with you for the long haul – and perhaps until such time as you achieve a sale or retirement from the business. How can this be achieved without giving away too much? Beyond Corporate partner Jim Truscott explains.
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Business

Urban Zoo signs deal with former Premier League champions

Urban Zoo has signed up a former Premier League winner as its latest club client
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FWP oversees Rheged project

One of Cumbria's most well-known tourist attractions has welcomed back visitors on the back of a revamp overseen by Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP) in Preston.
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Lancashire businessmen join forces for new venture

A trio of Lancashire businessmen have joined forces to launch a national vitamin patch company.
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Training provider appointed to new project

A Lancashire training provider has been appointed to a new project.
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New hires for Blackhurst Budd Solicitors

Blackpool-based Blackhurst Budd Solicitors has strengthened its team as it continues to expand and keep pace with the Fylde Coast property market.
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Business Matters: A period of reform for UK stock exchanges?

With Covid-19 and Brexit providing the impetus to review the UK listing landscape, Carolyn Gelling explores the latest developments within the public markets, including at The International Stock Exchange.
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Property

Green light lined up for Blackpool hotel

Outline plans for a 160-bed hotel in Blackpool look set to secure approval.
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Approval lined up for Blackpool sports facilities

Plans to extend the South Shore Cricket, Squash and Rugby Club look set to get the go-ahead.
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Plans officially in for Wallace and Gromit statue

Plans to install a Wallace and Gromit statue in Preston – the home of creator Nick Park – have officially been submitted. The proposals have been described as a "future historic asset in the making".
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Official launch for Northern Land Agency

A new company with a focus on the North's residential land market has launched.
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Work completes on North West hotel refurbishment

Work has completed on the multimillion-pound refurbishment of a North West hotel.
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Manufacturing

May surge for new car registrations

The number of new cars being registered in the UK surged during May but remained below pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures.
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