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Friday 18 January 2019

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£40m funding boost for PE-backed cake manufacturer

A private equity-backed manufacturer of own-label, licensed and branded cakes and desserts, whose customers include Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and M&S, has secured a £40m funding facility which will be used to support its growth plans.
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Business Matters: Unblocking Blockchain

Nadia Zegze, associate at Pinsent Masons LLP, explains Blockchain and how it will benefit businesses.
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Deals

Bolton manufacturer backed by £340k boost

A Bolton-based manufacturer of aero-engine ring components has secured a £340,000 asset finance facility from the Barclays Northern Powerhouse Fund in a move which has helped it win a prestigious contract with Rolls Royce.
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Counterpart deal for insurance and financial group

A Crewe-based insurance and financial group has acquired a counterpart based in Staffordshire.
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Government indicated it would not intervene in media merger

The government will not intervene in the sale of Johnston Press after it entered administration last year, according to newly published correspondence.
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Business Matters: Thinking of looking for a new job in 2019?

Decided to change your job or take on a new challenge in 2019? Leyla Tindall and Michael Avis share five top headhunter tips to take your next steps with confidence.
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Business

Revenues soar at Eddie Stobart Logistics

Eddie Stobart Logistics is set to report a huge rise in revenue after performing ahead of market expectations.
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Rotheram unveils Liverpool City Region priorities

Metro mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled his key priorities for the Liverpool City Region in 2019/20, including jobs, skills, transport, digital connectivity, housing and economic development.
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Holchem buoyed by strong period

Bury-based hygiene technology specialist Holchem has entered 2019 on the back of a number of milestones.
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Another year of growth for Liverpool’s high streets

Footfall on Liverpool's high street has increased for the third consecutive year.
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SIS Pitches wins work at AFC Asian Cup

Cumbria-headquartered SIS Pitches has capped off a strong period after being contracted to install surfaces at venues being used in the AFC Asian Cup 2019.
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MD takes the reins at Reward Finance Manchester

Reward Finance Group has appointed a new managing director to its Manchester office.
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Shipping alliance makes Liverpool commitment

The 2M shipping alliance between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co has confirmed that Liverpool will become a permanent call on one of its services, connecting Europe with several US ports.
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Business Matters: Access to finance for entrepreneurs

Estelle Blanks, executive director at Innovation SuperNetwork, talks about securing investment and the challenges of being a northern entrepreneur.
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Property

Plans proposed for derelict Birkenhead plot

Derelict land in Birkenhead town centre could be transformed as part of a series of new proposals.
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Green light for first phase of Skelmersdale scheme

The first phase of a £20.7m housing development in Skelmersdale has been approved.
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Placefirst submits plans for latest Welsh Streets scheme

The ongoing regeneration of The Welsh Streets has taken another step forward as Placefirst submitted plans for 52 new-builds.
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing firm boosted by profit growth

A Kirkby-headquartered silver salt manufacturer has almost doubled profits despite undergoing a year of consolidation.
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Revenue growth expected at listed food group

Fresh prepared food producer Bakkavor Group has said it expects to report a rise in its revenue when it announces its full-year results next month.
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Workplace consultancy takes Manchester space

A fit-out and workplace consultancy has taken space in Manchester.
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Brown Shipley appoints Manchester director

Brown Shipley has appointed a new client director in its Manchester office.
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