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Thursday 29 April 2021

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East Midlands firms honoured in Queen’s Awards 2021

East Midlands businesses operating in a broad range of industries, including a homewares retailer, a handling equipment supplier and an environmental consultancy, have been named as winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2021.
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Business Matters: When dying becomes your exit strategy

Sam Hart, associate partner and head of private client tax at Claritas Tax, offers her advice on your exit strategy.
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Deals

Outsource service provider backed by private equity firm

A Northampton-headquartered outsource service provider which supports clients in the logistics sector has secured an investment from a private equity firm.
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Browne Jacobson reveals role on Blazehill Capital launch

Browne Jacobson has revealed its role on the launch of Blazehill Capital, which specialises in providing credit and working capital funding to mid-market UK businesses.
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Dorilton launches tech investments arm

Dorilton, the private investment firm that acquired the Williams Formula 1 team in 2020, has launched Dorilton Ventures to lead significant minority investments in early to mid-stage technology companies.
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New funding to support global growth plans at WH Smith

WH Smith has outlined the major new funding which will support its global growth plans as the retail business looks to seize opportunities.
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Business Matters: Addressing cyber risk is critical to building back better

Del Heppenstall, cyber security partner at KPMG, says In line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the region’s privately owned businesses.
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Business

A more devolved East Midlands would benefit Leicestershire – business leader

Leicester and Leicestershire would benefit from being part of an East Midlands with the same devolved powers as the West Midlands, a business leader has told an Insider event.
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Initiative launched to attract businesses to Derby city centre

A £1.75m initiative has been launched by Derby City Council to encourage more businesses to locate in the city centre.
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Online gaming boost for Flutter Entertainment

Flutter Entertainment, the group behind Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting and Gaming, has reported a strong start to 2021 driven by an increase in online gaming revenue.
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Ask the expert: How businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce

Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, discusses how businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce.
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Property

East Midlands Property Awards 2020 to be announced next week

The winners of the East Midlands Property Awards 2020 will be announced at an Insider online forum next week.
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Approval for latest stage of The Depot transformation project

The latest stage in the refurbishment of The Depot, a grade II-listed former army stores and barracks at Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire, has been approved.
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Whistl to create jobs with new fulfilment sites

E-fulfilment services provider Whistl is to open three new depots, including two in the East Midlands, creating 200 jobs.
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Ask the expert: How to use apprenticeships to grow your business

Helen Birbeck, apprenticeship adviser at GBSLEP Skills Hub, says apprenticeships can help businesses boost productivity and grow. Plus employers can now receive a financial incentive of £3000 for hiring an apprentice (with an additional £1000 if they’re aged 16-18). Apprenticeships are a great cost-effective way of expanding your team or upskilling your existing staff.
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Manufacturing

Covid-19 hits results at engineering giant

Covid-19 has hit the results at a Nottinghamshire-headquartered engineering giant, according to new documents. However, the company's chairman has said the group is in "good shape".
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JCB invests in fleet of electric company cars

Staffordshire-headquartered digger giant JCB has invested in a fleet of new hybrid electric company cars. The vehicles were produced in Derbyshire.
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Property firm to transform former nightclub

A former Market Harborough nightclub is set to be transformed into more than 10 boutique apartments by a specialist property company.
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