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Thursday 28 January 2021

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ASG safeguards jobs with Liverpool acquisition

Aero Services Global Group (ASG) has acquired one of Liverpool's oldest surface treatment specialists, safeguarding almost 60 jobs.
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Business Matters: What better place than here. What better time than now

Roy Barry, partner and head of manufacturing and supply chain at leading independent law firm Brabners, outlines why Liverpool must be allocated freeport status if the government is to live up to its commitment to levelling up the national economy.
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Pinsent Masons anticipating a flurry of North West activity

Corporate advisers at Pinsent Masons are expecting 2021 to be a strong year of North West investment activity.
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Financial advisory firm eyes growth after Widnes buy

A financial advisory firm is expanding into the North West and looking to grow its workforce on the back of an acquisition.
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Caribou completes Manchester acquisition

Global logistics specialist Caribou has completed the acquisition of a Manchester-based counterpart.
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PMJ Capital hits lending milestone

North West property finance specialist PMJ Capital has reached a significant lending milestone.
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Business Matters: Selling a company using an Employee Ownership Model – how does it work?

Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) have been around for a few years; they provide an interesting and practical solution to a number of real-life challenges facing business owners, notably the challenges to effecting a successful trade sale of your business, whilst simultaneously rewarding, motivating and empowering employees. What are they, and how do they work? Jim Truscott from Beyond Corporate offers his advice.
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Business

Awaze to create Manchester jobs

European travel giant Awaze has outlined plans for 75 new jobs at its Manchester base.
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Call for 2021 North West Young Professionals Awards entries

There is still time to enter Insider's prestigious 2021 North West Young Professionals Awards.
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First phase of £150m A585 bypass set to start

The first major phase of construction work on the £150m A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass will begin on 1 February.
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Half-year revenue dips below £100m at Joules

Revenue dipped below the £100m mark at lifestyle brand Joules during the first half of its financial year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures have confirmed. The listed retailer has also announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
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Business Matters: Innovation set to transform energy supply for landlords

Sarah Martin, chief executive of Unify Energy, says energy billing from landlord to tenant is one of the most challenging administrative tasks the sector is subject to. A new and unique sub-metering calculation and billing solution is set to give those managing and occupying multi-let spaces greater control of their energy consumption.
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Property

Approval nears for controversial Bolton scheme

Plans for a residential scheme in Bolton, which had previously been turned away, now look set to move forward.
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Work completes on £70m VOX scheme

Work on the £70m VOX apartment scheme in Cornbrook has completed.
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Record month for commercial property at Forbes Solicitors

Lancashire-headquartered Forbes Solicitors advised on £22m worth of commercial property deals last month as activity returned to pre-Covid levels.
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Cheshire buoyed by ‘steady flow’ of property enquiries

A "steady flow of enquiries" for Cheshire premises have provided a boost for the area.
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University of Chester proposals set to advance

Plans for a major laboratory and engineering development at the University of Chester, as part of plans for the establishment to expand its presence, look set to move forward next week. The scheme is geared towards improving skills both in the area and nationally.
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Hurstwood Holdings strikes Rawtenstall gym deal

Hurstwood Holdings has let a 19,668 sq ft building in the heart of Rawtenstall to gym fit-out specialist D.S.C. Building and Maintenance.
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Manufacturing

New MD for Wrights Group

Crewe manufacturer Wrights Food Group has appointed a new managing director as it continues to expand into new markets
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Brown Shipley makes Manchester appointment

Brown Shipley has appointed a client adviser in Manchester.
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Strong start for FJC

Manchester-based internal communications agency FJC has enjoyed a strong start to the year after securing multiple client wins.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

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