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Wednesday 22 July 2020

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Approval recommended for 1.1 million sq ft development

Plans for a development of more than one million sq ft of new employment space on a site off the M1 in South Yorkshire look set to get the go-ahead next week.
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Ask the expert: How technology is shaping driving in 2020

Today’s vehicles are constantly evolving. Consumers and fleet operators are having to adapt to new technology and regulations. Market leaders like Audi and Tesla are pushing towards fully autonomous driving experiences. How are after-market telematics companies adapting? Greg Halliday from Simplytrak finds out.
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Deals

Holiday company launched following acquisition of assets

A new holiday company has launched following the acquisition of brands and assets of businesses that entered administration earlier this year.
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Praetura syndication sets up £100m SME fund

Praetura Commercial Finance has completed an increased syndication of its debt facilities, meaning it now has more than £100m to deploy to SMEs across the North.
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Adevinta swoops for eBay Classifieds in $9.2bn deal

Norweigian giant Adevinta has entered into an agreement to acquire eBay Classifieds Group, which includes the likes of Gumtree and Motors.co.uk in the UK, in a deal with a headline value of $9.2bn.
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Covid lending schemes near £48bn mark

Almost £48bn has been provided to more than 1.1 million businesses so far through UK Government-backed coronavirus lending schemes, it has been revealed.
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Secure Trust Bank hits £5bn lending milestone

The commercial finance arm of Secure Trust Bank has surpassed £5bn of invoices funded to British businesses.
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Business Matters: Social Selling - Your guide to understanding and utilising it for your business

Rik Courtney, managing director at Be More Social, offers his expert advice on social selling.
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Business

Listed law firm’s revenue jumps by more than 20 per cent

Revenue at listed law firm Knights jumped by more than £20m during its latest financial year, according to new figures.
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thebigword to support Covid-19 testing programme

Leeds-based language services company thebigword has been appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care to provide interpreting services at the Covid-19 testing sites.
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Oliver Sweeney to close stores in ‘extremely tough’ move

Shoe retailer Oliver Sweeney is to close its five stores but continue to operate online after administrators were appointed.
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Redcentric hails “very productive year”

Harrogate-based IT managed services provider Redcentric has hailed a "very productive year" in its latest financial results.
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Alternative finance firm to be wound down

Growth Street is to wind down the business once its Resolution Event is complete. The company said the decision has been made by the board with the support of the executive team and major shareholders. 
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Roundtable: Building Leeds Together

What will be Leeds' path to becoming a more prosperous and upwardly mobile city? Insider brought together industry and civic leaders to discuss business, property and the Premier League.
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Property

Parcel delivery warehouse acquired for £13.3m

A large Royal Mail parcel delivery warehouse in Sheffield has been acquired by a property investment firm in a £13.3m deal.
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Convention centre investment to be discussed

A proposed investment in the facilities at Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) is set to be discussed next week.
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250-home plans set to get the go-ahead

Plans for a development of 250 homes adjacent to a South Yorkshire retail park look set to get the go ahead next week.
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Christie & Co brokers Sheffield convenience store sale

A Sheffield convenience store and off licence has changed hands in a deal brokered by property consultancy Christie & Co.
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St Modwen makes £150m half-year loss

Property developer and investor St Modwen made a pre-tax loss of more than £150m during the first half of its current financial year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Manufacturing

Twisted Automotive invests in workforce

North Yorkshire-based Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted Automotive has launched a recruitment drive.
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Flooring business expands at South Yorkshire estate

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Financial planning firm makes appointment

A Sheffield-based financial planning firm has made an appointment as it prepares to reopen its offices following lockdown.
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