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East Midlands Friday 19 March 2021 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Up to 200 homes set for green light Proposals for the development of up to 200 homes in Leicestershire are expected to be given the green light at a planning committee meeting next week. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Financial Conduct Authority gives “final guidance” on Business Interruption Covid-19 Claims Emma Wallace from Dains Accountants says the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently issued further guidance in relation to claims under business interruption insurance policies for losses resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and UK Government lockdowns. Read More… Deals Aerofab secures jobs with counterpart acquisition Aerofab Fabrications has acquired fellow Leicester company Paton Precision Engineering in a move that secures 18 jobs. Read More… Halfords snaps up Universal Tyre and Autocentres Motoring and cycling products group Halfords has reached an agreement to acquire Universal Tyre and Autocentres for a consideration of £15m. Read More… Marlowe raises £100m for acquisitions Marlowe, a listed group focused on business-critical services and software which assure safety and regulatory compliance, has raised £100m to capitalise on acquisition opportunities. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Why most SMEs aren’t recovering investment from Digital Transformation Ahead of speaking at a Midlands Business Insider roundtable event - titled “The New Manufacturer: How SMEs are adopting digital tech” - Marcos Kauffman explores the route that SMEs - especially those in manufacturing - should take when adopting new digital technology; and reveals why information data is becoming critical to manufacturers’ growth. Read More… Business Appointment and promotions at Couch Perry Wilkes Engineering specialist Couch Perry Wilkes has ended its financial year with two promotions and a new appointment in its East Midlands team. Read More… BBC outlines plans to shift focus away from London The BBC has outlined plans to shift its creative and journalistic centre away from London. Read More… Burnley to step down as Asda CEO and president Asda chief executive and president Roger Burnley is set to step down from the business next year following its transition to new ownership. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: St Modwen Logistics talks the importance of design, build and maintenance to logistics firms Rob Richardson from St Modwen Logistics talks about how logistics occupiers are seeking the very highest design, build and maintenance specifications in the marketplace, and how St Modwen Logistics is meeting these requirements with its new Swan Standard. Read More… Property New Northampton flats approved Proposals to develop new apartments at the site of a former Sofa King in Northampton have received the thumbs up. Read More… Green light for major industrial scheme The green light has been secured for a major industrial scheme in Northampton. Read More… Village housing scheme recommended for approval A housing scheme on the site of agricultural land in a Leicestershire village has been recommended for approval ahead of a planning committee meeting next week. Read More… Work starts on almost 100 homes Work has started on the development of almost 100 homes in Desford, Leicestershire. Read More… Other News NEW 2021 Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact thousands of the senior decision makers Member Exclusive News Solicitors join forces to launch new firm A group of solicitors has joined forces to launch a new Derbyshire law firm. Read More… Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More… Best Places to Stay The region's top hotels and accommodation. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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