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Monday 29 June 2020

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“Overwhelmingly positive” outlook for packaging maker

A Leicester business which makes presentation packaging for the likes of Giorigo Armani, Warner Bros and Chivas Regal has said its "medium to long-term outlook is overwhelmingly positive" after reporting a rise in its turnover and pre-tax profits.
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Business Matters: Midlands companies embrace 3D printing during Covid-19

Esther Gottschalk and Philip Cupitt from Marks & Clerk LLP say 3D printing, expected to be a $35.6bn industry by 2024, has a significant role to play in the production of goods. This was the case before the current Covid-19 crisis, but is likely to continue in spite of it.
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Deals

PE-firm backs complex care provider’s MBO

A private equity firm has invested almost £10m to back the managment buyout of a Nottingham provider of complex care in the community.
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Nominations sought for Midlands Dealmakers Awards

Insider is looking for your nominations for this year’s Midlands Dealmaker Awards, which celebrate the region’s M&A profession.
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K3 Capital lines up takeover with £30.5m fundraising

K3 Capital Group has outlined plans to raise up to £30.5m and acquire a Derby-based counterpart.
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Staffline secures revised £100m financing deal

Nottingham-headquartered recruitment company Staffline has outlined details of a revised financing deal worth more than £100m.
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Aston Martin raises £152m through share placing

Aston Martin has raised £152m as part of a major liquidity drive representing almost 20 per cent of the luxury car marker's shares.
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UK Government announces £200m package to drive innovation

The UK Government has announced a new £200m fund to drive innovation and bolster the post-pandemic economy.
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Business Matters: Do you have the right communications technology to work flexibly?

Duncan Ward, CEO of Network Telecom, looks at the technology to consider ahead of returning to the office and the benefits it will offer a post-lockdown workforce.
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Business

Administrators appointed at Intu

Administrators have officially been appointed to Intu.
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Imps vice chairman to step down as successor named

The vice chairman of Lincoln City FC is to step down, while his successor has been named.
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Online forum to reveal how your business can stay relevant after lockdown

Insider is running a free-to-view forum this week on how to businesses relevant as the country comes out of lookdown and what will leaders need to change to prosper in a post Covid-9 world.
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LNER handed further three-year contract

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will continue to operate its services from London King's Cross to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland for another three years.
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Saints give “lifeline” to Championship club

Northampton Saints have handed Championship rugby club Bedford Blues a "lifeline" after agreeing a strategic partnership.
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Toy retailer hails results despite Brexit hit

A national toy retailer has hailed its latest financial year as a success despite its results being hit by Brexit uncertainty.
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LEP chair joins construction firm’s board

The chairman of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has joined the board of a £170m-turnover construction firm in the county.
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Property

Lease deal signed for major job-creating base

Countryside Properties has signed a lease for a major new base in Leicestershire which will create more than 100 jobs.
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Historic company to create new headquarters

A historic Leicestershire company has won planning approval to create a new headquarters in Market Harborough.
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Deadline extended for East Midlands Property Dinner

The deadline for entries for the annual showcase of the East Midlands property sector has been extended.
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Expansion plans outlined by Central England Co-op

Central England Co-op has outlined plans to open more new stores than ever before.
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Flats and homes tipped for garage plot

An application to build a five-storey apartment block and new homes in a Nottinghamshire town has been submitted.
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Used-car dealership snaps up second site

An independent used-car dealership has purchased its second site, opposite its flagship premises in Aylestone, Leicester.
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Manufacturing

Commercial vehicle production falls by two thirds

UK commercial vehicle production was down 61.6 per cent in May, with 810 vehicles leaving factory gates, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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Major contract win for historic group’s UK arm

The UK arm of a manufacturer of water pumps and pump systems which was founded in 1872 has won a major contract.
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NAHL appoints new board member

Kettering-headquarterd NAHL has announced the appointment of a new board member.
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