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Wednesday 26 August 2020

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Military tech firm smashes crowdfunding target

A Derbyshire company which develops systems that protect armoured vehicles from mine and IED blasts has smashed its crowdfunding target.
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Business Matters: Help us put the Midlands at the forefront of the energy from waste industry

As the world's population rises, the demand for energy is also growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the waste caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, explores the issues and the possible solutions.
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Deals

CMA raises concerns over Breedon deal

The CMA has raised competition concerns over construction materials giant Breedon's acquisition of certain Cemex assets.
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Opus buys CMM business

Opus Trust Communications has acquired a customer communication management (CCM) services provider.
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United Carpets secures Covid-19 funding

Listed retailer United Carpets has secured £2m of Covid-19 funding support.
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Napster acquired by AIM-listed business

Digital music pioneer Napster is set to be acquired by an AIM-listed company.
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Business

Customs Clearance Consortium set to create 50 jobs

The Customs Clearance Consortium is creating an additional 50 jobs to support its 24-hour UK and EU customs operations.
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Senior appointment for Carlton Forest Group

An experienced financial director has joined the senior leadership team at the Worksop-based Carlton Forest Group.
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Stop firefighting, start planning: Why leaders need to change tack for post-Covid growth

Business leaders need to "lift up their heads" and look beyond the next few months if they are serious about growth after lockdown, according to speakers at a major Insider webinar.
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DFS trading “ahead of initial expectations”

Listed furniture retailer DFS has said recent trading has been "ahead of initial expectations" with a strong start to its financial year.
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Wyldecrest boss hails adaptability and outlines motor home expansion plans

The boss of residential park operator Wyldecrest has stressed the importance of adaptability during the Covid-19 crisis and told Insider of his plans to further expand a motor home rental company he acquired earlier this year.
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Property

Reserved matters approval tipped for 203-home scheme

Detailed plans to build 203 new homes as part of the wider South East Coalville development have been tipped for approval.
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Work starts on £60m Ruddington housing development

Nottingham-based housebuilder Avant Homes has commenced work on a new £60m housing development in Ruddington.
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Progress made on major science park building

Progress has been made on the construction of a new Loughborough headquarters for a major software company, with the scheme on schedule for completion in November despite the Covid-19 crisis.
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NG completes deal on Ashfield commercial unit

Commercial property specialist NG Chartered Surveyors has agreed a deal to let a unit in Kirkby-in-Ashfield to a start-up company.
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New Wingeworth housing scheme set to open its doors

A new housing development which is taking shape near a visitor centre in Wingeworth is set to open its doors.
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Member Exclusive News

XPO Logistics marks 40th year as Tour de France partner

XPO Logistics, which has a base in Northampton, will be the Tour de France's official transport partner for the 40th consecutive year.
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