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Tuesday 30 March 2021

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Student accommodation proposed for former school site

The development of new student accommodation has been proposed for the site of a former school in Nottingham.
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Business Matters: Businesses target growth as the cure for their Covid hangover

Tim Cross from Langleys Solicitors says the past 12 months were uniquely challenging for almost everyone. The mix of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and a second recession in just over 10 years, has forged a completely new landscape for companies and their leaders to navigate. However, with a lockdown exit plan in place and the start of spring here, the mood of the region’s businesses is lightening as quick as the evenings.
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Deals

Freeths supports funeral firm on raft of acquisitions over last 12 months

Freeths has hailed its relationship with a funeral services provider after advising the company on a raft of acquisitions over the past year.
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The MEIF passes £100m landmark

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has invested £100m into the region’s small businesses since launching in 2017.
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EFL secures £117.5m loan fund for Championship clubs

The EFL has secured a £117.5m loan facility from MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, to support Championship clubs.
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Food group to be sold to Canadian giant

A food group which employs more than 8,000 people across 23 manufacturing sites is set to be sold by its private equity owner to Canadian group Sofina Foods.
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CMA clears Uber’s taxi tech firm deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Uber's acquisition of a taxi technology company.
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Business

Founders of new PE firm discuss their bid to tackle regional imbalances

The founders of a new private equity firm aimed at supporting businesses in the Midlands have spoken to Insider about addressing the regional imbalances in funding.
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Pre-tax losses cut at Yü Group

The chief executive of Nottingham-headquartered listed utilities supplier Yü Group has said the business is "primed" for profitable growth after cutting its pre-tax losses in new full-year results.
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Business confidence surges in the Midlands

Business confidence surged across the East and West Midlands in March, according to new figures.
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Restructure planned at photographic equipment retailer Jessops

Photographic equipment specialist Jessops has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as the retailer prepares to restructure.
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Property

Stepnell makes progress on a trio of Leicester projects

National contractor Stepnell has made progress on three residential projects in Leicester.
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Go Travel Solutions reappointed to 4,250-home scheme

Go Travel Solutions has been reappointed to continue its travel plan coordination work at the 4,250-home New Lubbesthorpe development near Leicester.
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Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle production drops by almost 50 per cent

UK commercial vehicle production declined by almost 50 per cent during February, according to new figures.
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CEVA Logistics renews lease at Ashby headquarters

CEVA Logistics has agreed a five-year lease renewal at its headquarters on Ashby Business Park, Ashby de la Zouch.
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