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Thursday 17 June 2021

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New images revealed of £130m Wigan development

New images of the proposed 440,000 sq ft Wigan town centre development have been released, Insider can reveal. The £130m plans have been designed to breathe life into the area that was once anchored by the Galleries Shopping Centre, with those behind the project also talking to Insider about the project.
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Business Matters: Prioritising wellbeing, collaboration and regional growth in a post-pandemic world

Vanessa Harding, managing director and North West co-lead for Accenture, discusses why a "productivity anywhere" workforce model might be the best way forward for the future of work.
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Deals

CMA clears £6.8bn Asda takeover

The £6.8bn takeover of Asda has been given the go-ahead after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed it would not be undertaking an in-depth investigation into the deal. The new owners, TDR Capital and the Issa brothers, said the decision would enable them to "push ahead with exciting plans" for the supermarket giant.
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Victorian Plumbing set for £850m market cap

Bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing has shed further light on its proposed admission to AIM, with the company set to have a market cap of £850m.
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Ellis Whittam strengthened through Marlowe’s latest buy

Chester-headquartered employment law, HR, and health and safety specialist Ellis Whittam is set to expand through the latest acquisition by parent company Marlowe.
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Business Matters: Brexit - driving business transformation

Eleanor Caine, director in Deloitte's Global Trade Advisory Team, says Brexit has propelled businesses into a new world of customs and trade compliance, putting the spotlight at the executive level, on how these complex areas impact supply chain, commercial relationships and the bottom line.
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Business

Shortlists revealed for Medilink Healthcare Business Awards

The healthcare organisations in the running for a Medilink Healthcare Business Award can today be revealed by Insider.
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Azets to create 100 North West jobs

Azets has outlined plans to add 100 jobs across the North West as part of its growth plans.
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Strong start for N Brown Group

N Brown Group has enjoyed a strong start to the year and is sitting on a number of "exciting initiatives".
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Recruitment underway for Freeport chair and board

Plans to appoint a chair and board to lead the Liverpool City Region Freeport are being put into place.
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Tatton Asset Management ‘grows and prospers’ in strong year

Wilmslow-headquartered Tatton Asset Management has continued to "grow and prosper" over the last year, the company has said.
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Business Matters: Why is the real estate sector important in the battle against climate change?

Where does the UK’s real estate sector stand when it comes to tackling climate change? Here Sarah Chicken, development surveyor at Tritax Symmetry takes a look at the challenges facing this sector and what opportunities there are to make a significant difference to an otherwise bleak future.
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Property

Plans in for £300m Blackpool Central project

Plans for the major Blackpool Central development have been submitted. If backed, the £300m scheme would lead to the creation of about 1,000 jobs.
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Landmark Runcorn transport scheme set to advance

Plans to tackle a "long-standing objective" in east Runcorn in a bid to provide further network capacity for the planned growth of major developments across the region look set to take an important step.
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Approval for landmark Cheshire development

An 867,000 sq ft development designed to be the 'foundation for the future of Cheshire's premier business destination' has secured approval.
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Shortage of ‘fit for growth’ offices in Liverpool and Manchester - report

Almost half of businesses across Liverpool and Manchester believe there is a shortage of appropriate city centre space to support their growth, according to new research.
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Bruntwood Works partners with international fitness brand

Bruntwood Works has partnered with an international fitness brand as it continues to invest in health and fitness as part of its workplace wellbeing focus.
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Business Matters: Five keys to success

Hanna Putjato, founder of London Lash, offers her advice on five keys to success.
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Manufacturing

Revenue rises at iconic shoe brand

Revenue surged at iconic shoe brand Dr Martens during its latest financial year, according to new results.
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NWR makes management appointments

North West Recycling (NWR) has made a trio of appointments to its management team.
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Air France celebrates Manchester Airport milestone

Air France has celebrated a Manchester Airport milestone.
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