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Friday 11 December 2020

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Calisen lined up for takeover in £1.43bn deal

Terms have been agreed on a recommended takeover of Calisen which values the energy infrastructure giant at about £1.43bn.
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Business Matters: Understanding the purpose of your family business

Charlotte Bobroff from JP Morgan Private Bank, says against this challenging backdrop, it's never been more important to clarify the purpose of your family business and family values overall.
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Deals

Investment to drive further growth at Think Hire

Investment from a consortium of three North West businessmen is set to support expansion at Think Hire, which specialises in the hire of site accommodation and renewable and hybrid power supplies. The investment follows a period of strong growth at the Manchester-headquartered business.
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Inspired Energy completes sale of SME division

Energy procurement consultancy Inspired Energy has completed the disposal of its SME division by way of a management buyout.
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Atrium Telecom snapped up by Invosys

Communications technology company Invosys has expanded with the acquisition of Atrium Telecom.
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TXM completes Step5 merger

TXM Group has completed a merger with Manchester-based Step5 Group.
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Business Matters: The ever-growing need for inclusive workplaces

Amanda Newman, senior manager in technology for Accenture, says 2020 has been an extraordinary year, for both people and business. No-one has been left untouched by the pandemic. But research suggests that the impact has not been equally felt.
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Business

C4 reveals companies to benefit from Emerging Indie Fund

Channel 4 has revealed the independent production companies from across the UK which are set to benefit from its newly created Emerging Indie Fund.
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Significant promotions round at Kuits

Manchester commercial law firm Kuits has promoted ten lawyers.
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Dobbies contract win for Wincanton

Third-party logistics giant Wincanton has been awarded an initial three-year contract with garden centre retailer Dobbies to provide eFulfilment, store replenishment and final mile home delivery services.
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New MD for Eric Wright Construction

A new managing director of Eric Wright Construction has been appointed.
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Business Matters: Freeports - Next steps

Liverpool is already a vibrant port but the Freeport concept creates the opportunity to investment as well as enhancing trade routes to North America. Neil Warwick, partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, looks at the context and the latest developments in this government concept.
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Property

Major Manchester office projects to move forward

Two major office schemes, rising to 17 storeys and 14 storeys respectively, look set to take a step forward after being recommended for the green light by Manchester City Council planners, paving the way for the creation of thousands of jobs in the city.
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Chancerygate’s revised Mersey Reach plans approved

Chancerygate has secured planning permission for a revised phase two of its Mersey Reach warehousing and industrial development in Aintree.
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Ancoats mixed-use scheme set for approval

Plans for a significant mixed-use development on Great Ancoats Street are set to get the green light. It is estimated the scheme could have the capacity for 3,600 workers once complete and would create hundreds of jobs during construction.
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Next phase of work underway at landmark Trafford House

Workspace and leisure specialist Bruntwood Works has started the next phase of its transformation of Trafford House in Greater Manchester.
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Birkenhead trade park acquired for £3.45m

Commerce Trade Park in Birkenhead has been acquired in a £3.45m deal.
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Manufacturing

Revenue accelerates by £100m at Volvo’s UK arm

Revenue at the UK arm of Swedish vehicle making giant Volvo jumped by more than £100m during its latest financial year.
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Alliance MBS partners with e-commerce business on project

Academics from Alliance Manchester Business School (MBS) are set to work with a global e-commerce business on a major research project to help prevent cyber security attacks.
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Funding boost for 22 SMEs

Funding has been awarded to 22 SMEs in the Liverpool City Region.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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