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Friday 1 May 2020

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Big names make Power 100

A host of the North West's biggest names have secured places on Insider's Power 100, with the annual ranking recognising those in the region with the most impact, influence and visibility.
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Ask the expert: Security advice during lockdown

Alan Townley, group sales director at Taurus Security Group, says with lots of office buildings currently fully closed or operating at minimal capacity, office security has become very important.
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Deals

Bruntwood SciTech takes stake in Sciontec Liverpool

A deal has been struck for Bruntwood SciTech to become a 25 per cent shareholder in Sciontec Liverpool.
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Allied Irish Bank(GB) secures CBILS lending approval

Allied Irish Bank (GB) has been approved for accreditation by the British Business Bank as a new lender for the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), with support lined up for companies across the North and Midlands.
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Completion date set for betting company deal

A completion date has been set for the merger of the company behind Paddy Power and the owner of Sky Bet.
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Recruitment agency backed by £35,000 boost

A Lancashire-based recruitment agency has secured a £35,000 NPIF loan using CBILS backing.
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Business Matters: Preparing for a driverless future

Peter Allchorne, partner and head of DAC Beachcroft’s Innovation unit, and Martin Wedderburn, a specialist transport planning consultant, look at whether the arrival of driverless cars will be accelerated or delayed in the post-Covid-19 world.
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Business

SMEs receive more than £4.1bn in CBILS funding but issues remain

The banking and finance sector has provided more than £4.1bn to SMEs through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme (CBILS), according to new figures from UK Finance. However, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSM) has said that there are still problems that need to be addressed.
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Revenue passes £1m at construction safety firm

A construction safety specialist has reported strong revenue growth during a year in which it expanded its operations into Liverpool and Reading.
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Partner promotions at Irwin Mitchell

The Manchester office of Irwin Mitchell has made two partner promotions.
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New CEO takes reigns at Gateley

A new chief executive has taken the reigns at commercial law firm Gateley.
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Stockport expansion for online auctioneer

An online auctioneer is set to expand in Stockport following a cross-country collaborative deal.
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Promotions at Glaisyers Solicitors

Manchester-based Glaisyers Solicitors has made seven promotions as it positions itself for life after lockdown.
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Intu appoints chief restructuring officer

Intu has appointed a former PwC and EY specialist as its chief restructuring officer as it eyes a turnaround in fortunes.
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Business Matters: Global crises as catalysts for innovation and collaboration

Phil Kemp, chief executive-Bruntwood SciTech, explains how innovation and collaboration will be key in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Property

Design firm agrees Manchester city centre deal

A multidisciplinary design company has struck a deal to take space at a grade-II listed building in Manchester city centre.
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High-profile schemes provide boost to contractor

Turnover has grown to more than £130m at a construction business which has undertaken work on high-profile projects such as 33 Wellington Place, Follingsby Max and 2 Stockport Exchange.
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Progress continues on £200m UCLan masterplan

The vision of the University of Central Lancashire's (UCLan) £200m masterplan is becoming a reality as the development of the steel-framed Student Centre and Civic Square continue.
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Pegasus Group details planning authority pandemic response

Pegasus Group has detailed how local planning authorities are adapting to the ongoing pandemic.
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Salix Homes completes land deal

Salford-based Salix Homes has completed a land acquisition and entered into a contract for works to begin at the site.
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Manufacturing

Velocity Composites joins Covid-19 fight

Velocity Composites has joined the battle against the spread of Covid-19 by producing PPE for NHS workers in the North West.
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Breedon looking to reopen sites

Construction materials giant Breedon is to reopen a number of its sites over the coming weeks.
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Evgen Pharma chief executive resigns

The chief executive of clinical stage drug development company Evgen Pharma has resigned with immediate effect.
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McAlister Family Law strengthens Manchester office

McAlister Family Law has strengthened with a pair of hires at its Manchester office.
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