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Monday 19 July 2021

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Developer reports year of “significant challenges”

A Leicestershire developer has described its latest financial year as one of "significant challenges" after the Covid-19 pandemic caused a reduction in turnover and pre-tax profits.
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Business Matters: Partner with universities to deliver gold standard apprenticeships

With businesses currently able to claim financial incentives of up to £3,000 from the government to take on apprentices, Aidan Friend, associate pro-vice chancellor at Coventry University with a focus on strategic developments and apprenticeships, looks at how partnering with universities can deliver a high-quality workforce now and in the future.
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Deals

Pair of acquisitions at Ideagen

Nottinghamshire-headquartered software giant Ideagen has made two acquisitions to expand its product offering and capabilities. 
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Private equity acquisition of fitted furniture specialist wins DOTM

The acquisition of a Bilston-headquartered fitted bedroom and home office storage specialist has been named as the Deal of the Month for June.
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£969m deal agreed for student accommodation investor

A specialist investor in student accommodation is set to be acquired in a £969m deal.
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Tencent agrees £919m deal for Sumo Group

Chinese technology giant Tencent has agreed to acquire listed video game developer Sumo Group in a deal that values the company at £919m.
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‘Considerable opportunity’ as beauty firm joins AIM

A beauty firm whose digital partners include ASOS, Zalando, Boohoo, Prettylittlething, Lookfantastic and Amazon is sitting on a "considerable opportunity" after carrying out an oversubscribed £300m placing.
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Business Matters: Funding post-pandemic business opportunities with MEIF

Ken Cooper, managing director, Venture Solutions at the British Business Bank, looks at funding post-pandemic business opportunities with MEIF.
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Business

Use the tech you already have to drive innovation - expert

Organisations can drive digital transformation by better use of the technology they already have available rather than making major investments in new systems, according to an expert on tomorrow’s Insider forum.
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Profit warnings decline by almost 70 per cent - EY

The number of profit warnings from Midlands quoted companies declined by almost 70 per cent during the second quarter of 2021, according to new figures from EY.
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Leicestershire secures funding for post-Covid skills plan

Businesses and further education providers throughout Leicestershire have secured government funding to develop a post-Covid-19 skills plan.
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Lollipop Luxury Parties eyes expansion following promotions

Nottingham-based home party company Lollipop Luxury Parties is eyeing further expansion after promoting two members of its team to director.
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Property

Deadline extended for the East Midlands Property Dinner 2021

The deadline for entries to Insider’s annual showcase of the East Midlands’ property sector has been extended.
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Go-ahead given to more than 200 homes

The proposed development of more than 200 homes on agricultural land in a Leicestershire town has been approved.
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Edmond Shipway appointed to new Center Parcs holiday village

Nottingham-based construction consultancy Edmond Shipway has been appointed to provide its services for Center Parcs’ proposed sixth UK holiday village. 
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Investment company adds to portfolio

A Leicestershire-based property investment company has added an industrial unit in Derby to its portfolio.
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Village housing scheme gains planning permission

An application aiming to provide up to 65 homes within a Leicestershire village has been green lit.
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Show home launches at garden village development

Redrow East Midlands has launched a new show home at a garden village development in Nottinghamshire.
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