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Medical comms group expands with HSBC-backed deal

A Cheshire-based medical communications group has made its first acquisition after securing a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
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Business Matters: Getting the nation back to work

Sara Barrett, a partner at Mills & Reeve, looks at how best to manage moving away from furloughing arrangements as and when the time comes.
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Deals

Cognism expands with email signature platform purchase

AI start-up Cognism – which recently expanded into Manchester – has bought an email signature marketing platform in a seven-figure deal.
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Assetz Capital upbeat after CBILS accreditation

Manchester-headquartered Assetz Capital is hoping to "carry some of the weight" of supporting the country's small businesses and housebuilders after being approved for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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Government lending schemes near £15bn milestone

The three major government-backed lending schemes have provided almost £15bn to more than 304,000 businesses so far, according to new figures.
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Business Matters: Social workers remain in work, on the front line supporting those in need

Carole Haines, director of society lead for apprenticeships at Salford University, looks at how social workers are supporting those in need.
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Business

Mayors warn of lockdown changes coming ‘too early’

The mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region have written to the Prime Minister warning that the government's change of message on the coronavirus has come "too early" for the North West.
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Chancellor extends job retention scheme

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, the Chancellor has announced.
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Flybe unsecured creditors estimated at almost £320m

Unsecured creditor claims of nearly £320m have been estimated following the collapse of Flybe, a new report into the administration of the regional airline has revealed.
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Vernacare buoyed by spike in global demand

Lancashire-based Vernacare has experienced a spike in global demand for its single-use disposable containers and macerators.
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Haven further extends holiday park closures

Haven's holiday parks will remain closed until at least 2 July, the company has confirmed.
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Used car market declines in Q1

The UK’s used car market declined by 8.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Business Matters: The impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain

Andrew Clare, legal director at DAC Beachcroft, looks at the impact of Covid-19 on global trade and supply chains.
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Property

Green light for South Manchester plans

Plans to build an apartment scheme on a vacant site in South Manchester have been approved.
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New project director for Hurstwood Holdings

Manchester-based investment and development company Hurstwood Holdings has appointed a new project director.
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Business Matters: Having a mentor to guide you through this crisis will help you bounce back better

Jane Howells from Be the Business looks at how a mentor could help in a crisis.
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Manufacturing

Survitec secures job-creating production deal

Survitec has secured a deal with the UK Department for Health and Social Care to produce sterilised surgical isolation gowns for the NHS.
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PZ Cussons outlines Carex donation plans

Manchester-based PZ Cussons has outlined plans to donate 500,000 bottles of Carex hand wash and hand sanitiser gel products to charities, vulnerable community support groups and NHS key workers across the UK.
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Development director in at Quinta Group

Altrincham-based property company Quinta Group has appointed a development director.
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