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Tuesday 19 January 2021

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Robust first half performance at listed law firm

Listed law firm Knights, which is registered in Staffordshire, has reported interim results featuring a 15 per cent increase in revenues, although the business fell to a reported pre-tax loss.
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Business Matters: Protecting your business from divorce

Justine Flack, a family law expert and partner at Howes Percival, urges business owners to consider taking steps early to minimise the impact of divorce and prevent future problems from arising should their marriage come to an end.
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Deals

JP Morgan increases investment in video game maker

JP Morgan Chase has increased its investment in Codemasters, one of the oldest names in Britain's video game industry, which is currently a target of a takeover attempt from Electronics Arts.
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Ideagen’s largest ever acquisition named Deal of the Month

Software giant Ideagen's acquisition of a counterpart which works with the likes of EDF Energy, the US Department of Defense and UK Home Office for almost £30m has been named as Insider's Deal of the Month for December 2020.
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Ultimate Finance’s SME lending hits £1.5bn

Specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance provided in excess of £1.5bn in funding to SMEs across the UK in 2020, supporting more than 1,000 new clients.
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Ask the expert: Finance for growth or survival?

Dr Steve Walker of ART Business Loans, offers his advice on the government-supported loan schemes.
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Business

Avison Young confirms senior hires

Senior appointments have been confirmed by strategic real estate advisor Avison Young for its Birmingham office.
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Profit up in “strong year” for timber group

Pre-tax profit has grown in the latest accounts for a historic group of timber businesses, with demand from the construction sector providing a boost during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Homes developer adds to board

A Staffordshire-based homes developer has added to its board.
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Experian’s UK and Ireland revenue starts to recover

Global information services giant Experian has said its recovery in UK and Ireland revenue during its third quarter "has been driven by increased new business and strengthening transactions reflecting improved credit supply".
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Covid disruption hits Superdry but progress made on ‘brand reset’

Fashion retailer Superdry has posted results detailing the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on its first half performance and in the build-up to Christmas, but said progress was being being made on its brand reset and its influencer-led digital marketing strategy.
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Business Matters: Family investment companies and trusts – Inheritance tax planning

Steve Brandreth from Artorius explains how the firm works with clients to efficiently grow their wealth, to ensure they have the funds they need throughout life and then strategically pass on a legacy to the next generation and beyond.
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Property

Plans in for more than 200 houses and care home

Proposals to construct more than 200 houses and a care home in Shropshire have been lodged.
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Apartments proposals for major development backed

Permission has been granted to construct 25 apartments as part of a wider residential scheme in Birmingham.
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Council reveals preferred new headquarters

A shopping centre has been earmarked to become the new base of a West Midlands council at a cost of £12.5m.
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Approval tipped for up to 40 new homes

Approval has been recommended to build up to 40 new homes in Staffordshire.
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Retail tech company snaps up site

A Leicestershire-based retail technology company has snapped up a site on a Warwickshire industrial park.
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Watkin Jones “robust” despite Covid challenge

Watkin Jones has hailed its "ability to adapt and respond to the most challenging of times" in its full year financial results.
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Business Matters: Time to rethink talent development for the post-pandemic world

David Hardman, managing director, Bruntwood SciTech – Birmingham looks at how talent development will change in a post-pandemic world.
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Manufacturing

Senior appointments for long-running manufacturer

A trio of senior appointments have been made at a Brierley Hill manufacturer which is marking 75 years in business in 2021.
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Autonomous vehicle maker joins £4m project

A Coventry-based autonomous vehicle maker is to take part in a £4m 5G project.
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Finance director of chocolate business steps down

The finance director of a Birmingham chocolate maker has stepped down.
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Nursery bought by expanding operator

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Former care home tipped for transformation sold

A former Shropshire care home has been sold ahead of it being transformed.
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