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Wednesday 19 May 2021

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Manchester wholesaler buoyed by sales rise

A Manchester-headquartered wholesaler which was established in 1948 selling supplies from American ships has increased sales towards the £90m mark and posted a healthy rise in profits.
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Ask the expert: Is managing your own IT infrastructure holding your business back?

Craig Dean, regional director – North West at razorblue, challenges whether managing your own IT infrastructure is doing your business more harm than good.
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Deals

Portman Travel Group buys sports development tour firm

Manchester-based Portman Travel Group has expanded with the acquisition of a sports development tour operator in Cardiff.
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BGF backs video interview firm

A video interview technology firm has secured a £5.2m investment from BGF.
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£2bn deal agreed for John Laing Group

A deal has been agreed for the acquisition of John Laing Group valuing the business at about £2bn.
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Consultancy acquired by RSK Group

A North East technical consultancy has changed hands after being acquired by integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business RSK Group.
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Business Matters: It’s time to get Cirr-i-us about Cloud

Nick Waring from Deloitte asks if the cloud is just a way of describing software and technology services that you rent, instead of own? To some degree, it is just that - you decide which cloud services you want to use, enter your credit card (being careful to set your regular spend notifications so you don't get a nasty shock at the end of the month) and rent away. It's flexible, scalable, easy to consume and always on.
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Business

Finance firm to open new Liverpool office

A national finance company that once operated from Gok Wan's basement is set to open a new office in Liverpool.
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Insider lines up export masterclass

A taster masterclass for new exporters is on the agenda at Insider's next online forum.
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Wigan Warriors sign Skinny Food Co deal

Wigan Warriors have agreed a major multi-year partnership with healthy nutrition brand The Skinny Food Co.
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Business Matters: Evolving Imperatives

Paul Ellaby, partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft in Manchester, looks at evolving boardroom priorities.
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Property

Largest ever letting at Birchwood Park

Birchwood Park in Warrington has secured the largest letting in its history.
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Debt Support Service relocating to Exchange Quay

Manchester-based Debt Support Service is relocating to Manchester’s Exchange Quay campus as the business prepares to double its workforce in the next two years.
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Plans in for Embassy Village

Plans for an initiative designed to create a new community and help Manchester's homeless and vulnerable get back on their feet has taken a step forward after proposals were submitted.
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Work underway on 26,500 sq ft Rochdale scheme

Work has started on the construction of Northern Trust's 26,500 sq ft industrial development in Rochdale.
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Business Matters: Directors’ duties in a pandemic

Grahame Love from Napthens LLP says many businesses continue to face significant cash flow pressures due to ongoing issues surrounding the pandemic. Alongside the day-to-day concerns of running a business in these unprecedented times, directors need to be aware of their statutory and common law duties. Failure to discharge them lead to civil, or even criminal, sanctions.
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Manufacturing

Approval nears for £54m glass research and innovation facility

Plans for a £54m glass research and innovation facility in St Helens, which would create 80 jobs and act as a catalyst for economic growth in the area, look set to secure approval.
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‘Strong pipeline of opportunities’ for BAE

BAE Systems is sitting on a strong pipeline of opportunities, the listed company has confirmed.
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“Outstanding” year for Mr Kipling maker

Annual revenues have neared £1bn at Premier Foods, the food manufacturer whose brands include Mr Kipling, Ambrosia, Homepride and Loyd Grossman sauces.
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Member Exclusive News

Ryanair reveals latest Manchester route

Ryanair has announced a new route from Manchester.
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‘Stellar start’ for connections firm

A multi-utility connections provider in Bolton has enjoyed a "stellar start" to 2021.
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Services & Guides

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

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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