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Monday 18 January 2021

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Construction firm returns to profitability

A Birmingham-based construction business "demonstrated exceptional resistance during 2020" as it returned to profitability, according to newly filed accounts.
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Business Matters: Protecting your business from divorce

Justine Flack, a family law expert and partner at Howes Percival, urges business owners to consider taking steps early to minimise the impact of divorce and prevent future problems from arising should their marriage come to an end.
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Deals

Begbies completes takeover of insolvency practitioner firm

Begbies Traynor has completed the takeover of an independent firm of insolvency practitioners and forensic accountants in a deal worth up to £20.8m.
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Dr Martens confirms IPO timeline

Dr Martens is expected to float on the London Stock Exchange in early February, it has been confirmed. The announcement comes after the iconic shoe brand confirmed plans for an initial public offering earlier this month.
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Jaeger rescue deal confirmed although hundreds of jobs lost

The acquisition of Jaeger Retail by Marks and Spencer Group has been confirmed. The fashion brands 63 stores and concessions did not form part of the deal, leading to hundreds of redundancies.
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Ask the expert: Finance for growth or survival?

Dr Steve Walker of ART Business Loans, offers his advice on the government-supported loan schemes.
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Business

Results rise at wealth management firm

A Worcestershire-headquartered wealth management firm grew its revenue and EBITDA during its latest financial year, new figures have confirmed.
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New partner for social justice law firm

A social justice law firm has hired a new partner to lead its office in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Backing Ambition 2021 - survey

Insider is looking to gauge business sentiment and to understand the outlook for 2021 as firms face up to unprecedented challenges. Let us know what your priorities are for the year ahead.
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Telent secures five-year contract extension

Warwick-based Telent, which provides services to the defence, rail, traffic and public safety sectors, has won a five-year contract extension with a county council.
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LEP appoints interim CEO

Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP has appointed an interim chief executive.
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Engineering consultancy’s turnover nears £70m

Revenues have approached the £70m-milestone at a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy which has been operating for more than 40 years.
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Business Matters: Family investment companies and trusts – Inheritance tax planning

Steve Brandreth from Artorius explains how the firm works with clients to efficiently grow their wealth, to ensure they have the funds they need throughout life and then strategically pass on a legacy to the next generation and beyond.
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Property

Refusal for £140m city centre apartments scheme

Plans for a £140m project to build more than 700 apartments on the edge of Coventry city centre have been rejected.
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Plans for new Lidl backed

A new Lidl supermarket is to be constructed in Staffordshire after the go-ahead was granted.
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Historic city centre building snapped up

A development and investment company has bought a historic building in the centre of Birmingham.
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Black Country manufacturer expands

A Black Country-based manufacturer has expanded its base following a string of new hires and contract wins.
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Retirement apartments bid voted through

A total of 30 retirement apartments are to be constructed in Coventry after the proposals were voted through.
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Go-ahead for job-creating Aldi

Proposals to construct a new Aldi store on the site of a former special school in Staffordshire have been approved.
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Property investment firm rounds off year with deals surge

A Birmingham-based property investment business rounded off 2020 with a series of deals, it has been announced.
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Business Matters: Time to rethink talent development for the post-pandemic world

David Hardman, managing director, Bruntwood SciTech – Birmingham looks at how talent development will change in a post-pandemic world.
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Manufacturing

New CFO joins global car parts maker

A new chief financial officer has joined a global car parts manufacturer.
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Historic manufacturer’s MD takes leave of absence

The managing director of a Wolverhampton-based heating and air-conditioning equipment hire company, which was founded in 1857, has taken a leave of absence due to ill health.
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Land Rover extends Premiership Rugby deal

Land Rover has renewed its partnership deal with Premiership Rugby.
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Senior hire for chamber of commerce

A senior appointment has been made by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce.
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