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Friday 20 November 2020

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Plentific expands with Liverpool tech firm takeover

A Liverpool-based housing compliance technology services provider has been snapped up by property management software Plentific.
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Ask the expert: Is now the time to train your staff while they are on furlough?

Joe Keegan, team leader - skills broker at Growth Platform, discusses how furlough presents a valuable opportunity for both employers and staff.
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Deals

CMA clears facilities management deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition of Interserve Facilities Management by Mitie Group.
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Mulberry takeover considered as retail giant ups stake

The group behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser has further increased its stake in luxury brand Mulberry to more than 30 per cent. A takeover offer is now being considered by the group.
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Ask the expert: Brexit Q&A - What impact on your workforce?

There are now just days left until the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 - and the UK’s new immigration system will come into force on 1 January 2021. Business immigration specialist, Angela Barnes, is advising UK businesses to 'act now', to prevent labour shortages from January 2021 and shares her answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
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Business

Administrators appointed at Peacocks and Jaeger

Retail giants Peacocks and Jaeger have entered administration, placing about 4,700 jobs at risk, with discussions taking place in a bid to secure the future of the businesses.
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Insider survey - training during Covid-19

Insider is seeking views from businesses in the Liverpool City Region on training and development in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Executive board appointment at The Very Group

The Very Group has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new chief information officer.
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Strong half-year for Begbies Traynor

Begbies Traynor has enjoyed a strong half-year, with the company remaining optimistic about its outlook.
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Business Matters: HM Revenue & Customs regain preferential insolvency status

Alan Coleman, business recovery partner at Cowgills looks at how on the 1 December, HMRC will revert back to preferential status meaning they will be paid ahead of other lenders, pension schemes, suppliers and borrowers. He discusses what this means and the impact it could have on businesses and the economy.
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Property

Leaders agree preferred approach to Northern Powerhouse Rail

Northern leaders have agreed an initial preferred approach for a new railway network designed to transform the region's economy.
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Takeover of Wirral industrial estate completes

Glenbrook Investments, in a joint venture with HIMOR, has completed the acquisition of a large industrial estate on the Wirral.
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North West space hub secures funding boost

The North West is expected to play a "more significant role" in the expanding UK space sector after a hub for the region – designed to bring economic benefits to the area – was backed.
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Business Matters: Kickstarting careers for young people

Sophie Park, director of workforce skills at The City of Liverpool College, offers her advice on how to kickstart careers for young people.
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Manufacturing

Nichols outlines redundancy plans

Newton-le-Willows-headquartered soft drinks specialist Nichols – which is behind Vimto – has outlined plans to cut roles amid the ongoing pandemic.
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North West to benefit from FDI manufacturing shift - EY

A shift in foreign investor priorities has seen the attractiveness of the UK as a location for investment into manufacturing – a major sector for the North West – rise against a backdrop of COVID-19 uncertainty, according to a new report.
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Services & Guides

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Corporate Finance Directory

Corporate Finance Directory

Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business.
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Best Places to Meet

Best Places to Meet

North West’s top places to hold events, conferences and meetings.
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