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North Wales and Cheshire
Thursday 15 April 2021

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Approval for Astmoor Industrial Estate scheme

Plans for a new development on Runcorn's Astmoor Industrial Estate – which were drawn up on the back of "strong demand" for such space – have been backed.
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Business Matters: Impact of Uber ruling will spread beyond the gig economy

Sara Barrett from Mills & Reeve says the Supreme Court's ruling has finally confirmed that Uber's drivers should be classified as workers, and are therefore entitled to the National Minimum Wage and paid holidays. This decision has attracted attention, not just because Uber is a household name, but because it has re-examined the approach taken to resolving disputes about employment status.
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Deals

Cheshire entrepreneur backs Free Soul

A Cheshire-based entrepreneur has invested a seven-figure sum in Free Soul, a female-focused wellness business.
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Spate of acquisitions for expanding RSK Group

Environmental, engineering and technical services business RSK Group has acquired four companies as it looks to start its current financial year strongly.
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WHP Telecoms expands with UK acquisition

Warrington-based WHP Telecoms, which is backed by Equistone, is continuing its acquisition drive with the takeover of a UK counterpart that specialises in wireless design.
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European group moves for telecoms firm

A North Wales-based communications provider specialising in business telephony, mobile and broadband has been acquired by Enreach, a fast-growing European group.
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Investors flock to Monva crowdfunding campaign

Fintech business Monva has more than doubled its latest fundraising target.
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Ask the expert: Cyber incidents - an opportunity to change?

Helen Pyne from Deloitte says businesses around the world are targeted by cyber criminals every day. Thankfully, not all will be successful but others can sneak through the back door with significant consequences.
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Business

Moulding makes £100m pledge as THG reports post-IPO results

Revenues have soared at THG by almost £500m with EBITDA also climbing as the ecommerce giant reported its first full-year results since a landmark IPO. Meanwhile, founder Matt Moulding is to transfer £100m worth of THG shares into his charitable foundation.
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Trio of brands to open on Grand Junction Retail Park

A trio of brands are opening stores on Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe.
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Electricity NW outlines £2bn investment plan

The company responsible for maintaining the North West's electricity network has set out a draft plan to invest almost £2bn before 2028.
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Ask the Expert: Why backup your files and brush your teeth?

Craig Dean, regional Director - North West at razorblue, says data loss can be caused by several different factors and you need to protect your business from all of them.
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Property

Green light for huge Widnes facility

Outline approval has been granted for a 368,000 sq ft development in Widnes.
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James Galt & Co takes 100,000 sq ft site

Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a five-year warehousing contract with iconic toy firm James Galt & Co for a huge unit in Warrington,
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ACAI Outdoorwear moves to new HQ

Women's clothing brand ACAI Outdoorwear has relocated to new headquarters in North Wales as the company accelerates its expansion plans.
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Boardroom changes at Watkin Jones

The chairman and chief financial officer of Watkin Jones are set to retire as part of the property group's board succession planning.
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Bearmont Capital sells £3.5m Wrexham site

Bearmont Capital, which is controlled by entrepreneur and former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire Rob Lloyd, has completed the £3.5m sale of a 17.5-acre site in Acrefair, Wrexham.
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Ask the expert: Succession planning - What are your routes to exit?

Janet Robinson, associate solicitor at Slater Heelis, explains why Employee Ownership Trusts are becoming the popular route to exit.
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Manufacturing

Revenues jump at Barbour despite lockdown impact

Revenues have jumped at iconic clothing brand Barbour despite being "heavily impacted" by the first Covid-19 lockdown, new documents have revealed.
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