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Wednesday 14 April 2021

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Leeds tech company secures £1.5m funding

A Leeds company which has developed technology to detect subsidence from satellite data has secured £1.5m in its latest funding round.
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Ask the expert: Selling your business to an international buyer

I’m thinking of selling my business, and that it may have an international audience of buyers. What do I need to consider when engaging with international acquirors? Kevin Davies of BHP Corporate Finance has identified some key areas to think about.
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Deals

VetPartners acquires online retailer

York-headquartered veterinary group VetPartners has acquired an online retailer.
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Drax completes multimillion-pound wood pellet supplier acquisition

Energy company and power station operator Drax Group has completed the acquisition of a Canada-based supplier of wood pellets.
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Deadline nears for 2021 SCR Dealmakers nominations

Corporate finance professionals are reminded that they have until Friday to nominate their choices for the Sheffield City Region Dealmakers Awards 2021.
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RO Group launches investment arm

The RO Group has launched an investment arm which will initially focus on proptech, cleantech and fintech.
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Business Matters: Closing the Data Skills Gap for West Yorkshire Businesses

Joanna Wake, director of innovation at Baltic Apprenticeships, discusses the necessity of rapid response skills training and shares early insights from a new data-focused pilot scheme.
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Business

Record half-year profit for vehicle accessory and conversion specialist

Yorkshire vehicle accessory and conversion specialist 4x4 Accessories & Tyres has reported record profits for the first half of the financial year.
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Head of employment law returns to Oakwood

The former head of employment law at Leeds-based Oakwood Solicitors has returned to the role.
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Pentest People targeting further expansion

Leeds-based cybersecurity consultancy Pentest People is targeting further expansion following a 60 per cent rise in revenue during the past 12 months.
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Tesco ‘builds stronger business’ in pandemic

Supermarket giant Tesco has "built a stronger business" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, its chief executive has said.
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Ask the expert: How can asset-based lending support businesses to scale up?

Richard Ackers, director, business development (North East) from Arbuthnot Commercial ABL, says North East manufacturing is the heartbeat of the UK economy, continuously building on its strong presence in a wide range of sectors. These include automotive, rail, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and subsea engineering all which have a ripple effect to regional supply-chains.
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Property

Huge West Yorkshire distribution facility set for green light

Plans for a massive new distribution warehouse in West Yorkshire with the potential to support the creation of thousands of jobs are set to get the go-ahead later this week.
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New AMP facility plans get the go-ahead

Plans for a new manufacturing facility in a further extension of the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) have been given the green light.
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British Land targeting urban logistics development at Meadowhall

British Land is preparing to submit plans for a major urban logistics development at Meadowhall as it seeks to address challenges in the retail sector.
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Courier Logistics opens new Sheffield depot

Courier Logistics, part of The APC network, has opened a new parcel depot in Sheffield.
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£4m refurbishment completed at Harrogate office building

CEG has completed a £4m refurbishment of a Harrogate office building.
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Third Sheffield gym for Firehouse Fitness

Sheffield-based Firehouse Fitness has launched its third gym in the city.
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Wellness centre to open in West Yorkshire

A new wellness centre is set to open its doors in West Yorkshire next month.
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Manufacturing

AMRC engineers advise Cornish manufacturer

Engineers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) have advised a Cornwall-based manufacturer of high-precision components for satellite and earth-based communication systems.
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Social club and sports fields to go under the hammer

A social club and sports fields is a North Yorkshire village are set to be sold at auction later this month.
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Companies partner on electric vehicle charging programme

A sustainability consultancy has joined forces with an electric vehicle charging specialist on a project in North Yorkshire.
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