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Latest News | The group chief executive of DWF – who has been in the role for almost 14 years and was at the helm while the law firm grew from two offices to an international business – has stepped down with immediate effect. Read More… |
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Ryan Conradie, R&D innovation specialist from Sedulo, says business owners should look into whether they are eligible for research and development tax credits. Read More… |
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Listed textile specialist Johnson Service Group has outlined plans to raise approximately £85m by way of a share placing. Read More… |
A London-based investment company has sold its stake in Rolls-Royce. Read More… |
Four new lenders have been approved for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Read More… |
Specialist building products distributor SIG has set out plans for a £150m equity raise, including an investment of up to £85m from private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). Read More… |
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There are many areas of real estate that will need a re-assessment in the wake of the pandemic; flexible workplaces being one of these. Alison Key, real estate partner at DAC Beachcroft, looks at some emerging innovative solutions. Read More… |
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Business confidence in the North West increased during May, according to the latest data, but remained near historic lows. Read More… |
B&M has reported a "strong" end to its fourth quarter and a revenue surge of more than 20 per cent during the first eight weeks of its current financial year. Read More… |
Greater Manchester's United We Stream live gig platform will be winding down its weekend shows in a bid to focus efforts on rebuilding the night time economy. Read More… |
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Andrew Howell, MD of BCB International, says while we now know that hand sanitisers are one of the vital defences in our armoury in the fight against coronavirus – part of the new norm for the future – there is still much confusion over what hand sanitiser to use. Not all are equal to the job in hand. Read More… |
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A landmark office building in the heart of Manchester city centre is set to undergo a significant transformation. Read More… |
Plans to extend a Liverpool apartment block on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre look set to be backed. Read More… |
Manchester-based property group Landwood has made a board promotion. Read More… |
The next phase of Blackpool's town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June, with contractors preparing to start on site at Talbot Gateway. Read More… |
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Simon Bedford, partner at Deloitte in the North West, discusses the support for the latest initiative announced by the region's metro mayors and the key focus areas for the region to Build Back Better. Read More… |
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UK car production fell to its lowest level since World War II in April, down 99.7 per cent, according to new figures. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Carlisle-based H&H Land & Estates is to reopen its offices from 1 June. Read More… |
A main road through Manchester city centre is to become traffic-free as part of plans to make social distancing easier. Read More… |
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