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Thursday 28 January 2021

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Mass transit system among West Yorkshire transport plans

Plans for a range of improvements to West Yorkshire's transport network have been set out, including details of a new mass transit system.
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Ask the expert: What is a Digital Finance Function?

Chris Atkinson, partner at BHP, offers his advice on Digital Finance Function.
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Deals

Hunters and TPFG agree terms of multimillion-pound acquisition

Listed estate agency business Hunters Property has reached an a agreement on a £24.2m acquisition by counterpart The Property Franchise Group (TPFG).
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Bookbinder merged with historic counterpart

A Leeds-based bookbinder has been merged with a historic counterpart.
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British Business Investments commits £10m to Syndicate Room

British Business Investments, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, has made a £10m commitment to venture capital fund Syndicate Room.
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Business

Nest revenue rises despite 2020 challenges

Yorkshire furniture retailer Nest has reported a 25 per cent rise in direct-to-consumer sales in 2020, despite the challenges brought about by Covid-19 and Brexit.
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High-speed internet boost for rural business park

A Yorkshire internet service provider has completed a project to provide full fibre internet at a rural business park in the region.
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Half-year revenue dips below £100m at Joules

Revenue dipped below the £100m mark at lifestyle brand Joules during the first half of its financial year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures have confirmed. The listed retailer has also announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
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Encouraging revenue growth in Q3 at Mitie ahead of current lockdown

Mitie Group has reported a strong third quarter performance although the new national lockdown measures currently in place are likely to result in flat growth in the final quarter of the outsourcing giant's financial year. Mitie completed the acquisition of Interserve Facilities Management during Q3 and said the business had made an encouraging start.
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Property

Cinema operator signs up as Forge Island anchor

A cinema operator has signed a deal to become the leisure anchor at Rotherham's Forge Island development.
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Leeds city centre take-up down 55 per cent in 2020 - LOAF

Take-up of offices in Leeds city centre fell by 55 per cent last year, according to figures released by the Leeds Office Agents' Forum (LOAF), but activity is expected to increase in 2021.
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Valve manufacturer agrees deal for new HQ

A valve manufacturer has agreed a deal with commercial lettings specialist and landlord Towngate for a new headquarters in West Yorkshire.
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Carter Towler appoints new director

Leeds-based chartered surveyors' firm Carter Towler has appointed a new director.
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Redevelopment plans for Hull BMW showroom revealed

Car retailer Stratstone has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of its BMW showroom in Hull.
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Consultation launched on multi-storey car park plans

A public consultation has been launched on plans for a new multi-storey car park in Bridlington.
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Manufacturing

Dog food manufacturer expands into new premises

A manufacturer of raw dog food his set to create jobs following a move to new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby.
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UK car manufacturers suffer worst year since 1984

The production of cars in the UK reversed by almost a third in 2020, according to new figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said it was the worst year for manufacturers since 1984 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit concerns.
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Yorkshire engineering firm wins Southampton FC contract

A Yorkshire-headquartered engineering and services business has won a three-year contract to provide maintenance services for Southampton FC.
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Contractor appointed to road improvement project

A contractor has been appointed to undertake a project to improve the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield.
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