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Monday 11 May 2020

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Turnover up in “impressive” results for pet food maker

A pet food manufacturer has hailed "impressive" annual results with turnover growing to almost £100m, following investment of £60m in its sites over the past nine years.
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Ask the expert: Traffic Safety Regulations – Is your HGV-fleet DVS-ready?

Ian Wood, managing director at Simplytrak, the vehicle and camera telematics specialist, on the multi-national road traffic safety project Vision Zero and what fleet operators need in order to get their Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) compliant-ready for the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) that will be introduced in October 2020.
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Deals

Polypipe completes £120m placing

Doncaster-based plastic pipes manufacturer Polypipe has completed a share placing raising gross proceeds of about £120m.
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Leeds tech business secures Innovate UK grant for research project

A Leeds-based technology company has secured a grant from Innovate UK to support a new research project.
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More than £5.5bn of coronavirus support provided to SMEs

The banking and finance sector has so far provided more than £5.5bn of coronavirus support to SMEs, according to new figures from UK Finance. The British Chambers of Commerce welcomed the steady improvement in the number of firms accessing the scheme, but said the the pace of delivery remains "disappointingly slow".
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Packaging group secures almost £50m boost

A Dutch bank's corporate finance arm has provided an almost £50m boost to a packaging conglomerate with sites across the East Midlands, the North and Kent.
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BEF passes £5m Covid-19 funding support milestone

The Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has now provided more than £5m of support to businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Three more lenders secure Bounce Back accreditation

Three new lenders have been accredited under the British Business Bank's Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
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Ask the expert: Understanding information risk during accelerated digital transformation

Matt Bruce, chief executive at Bruce & Butler Ltd, says a transition to working from home brings with it a range of digital and information risks which may be new to your organisation. This article discusses three key mechanisms in understanding and mitigating identified risks effectively.
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Business

Business groups react to PM’s Covid-19 update

Business groups have said Boris Johnson's announcement regarding Covid-19 last night offers "the first glimmer of light for our faltering economy" but called for more details on how restrictions could be eased over the coming weeks and months.
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Addleshaw Goddard promotes Leeds partners

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has promoted two new partners in its Leeds office.
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First international business joins Wellbeing Accelerator

The first international business has joined Sheffield Hallam University's £900,000 Wellbeing Accelerator programme, based at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre in Sheffield.
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Two directors join Welcome to Yorkshire board

Two directors have joined the Welcome to Yorkshire board bringing experience from prominent heritage attractions in the region.
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Musical equipment retailer falls into administration

A historic musical instrument retailer has entered administration, with a buyer now being sought for the business which operates both online and from six stores.
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Clearwater makes “substantial investment” in special situations team

Clearwater International has made a "substantial investment" in its International Special Situations team.
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Property

Mears Group takes space at Calder Park

Housing and care provider Mears Group has agreed a deal for office space at Calder Park in Wakefield.
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Primary Health Properties acquires portfolio for £47.1m

Specialist investor Primary Health Properties (PHP) has acquired a portfolio of 20 purpose-built medical centres across England and Wales for £47.1m.
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Morgan Sindall “well-positioned” for growth after Covid-19 crisis

Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall has said it is "well-positioned to successfully navigate" through the current Covid-19 crisis.
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Manufacturing

Siemens Mobility selects Selby College as training partner

Siemens Mobility has selected Selby College as the training partner for its new East Yorkshire rail facility.
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Drinks companies collaborate to produce hand sanitiser

Two North Yorkshire drinks companies have joined forces to produce alcohol-based hand sanitiser for the NHS.
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Convenience store and post office on the market

A convenience store and post office on the outskirts of York has been brought to market.
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New branding for CGI and animation studio

A West Yorkshire CGI and animation studio has marked its tenth anniversary with a new website and brand identity.
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