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Tuesday 23 February 2021

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Approval nears for University of Cumbria development

Plans for a 214-bed accommodation scheme on the University of Cumbria's Lancaster campus look set to move ahead next week. If backed, a building considered to have a "negative impact" on the area would be brought down.
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Business Matters: How full fibre infrastructure can help a development’s green credentials

Shaun Gibson, chief executive of Telcom Group, looks at how full fibre infrastructure can help a development’s green credentials.
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Deals

Soccer Manager set to expand with £3m investment

Preston-based online game Soccer Manager has secured a further £3m to support its continued growth in a funding round led by existing investor Mercia.
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NorthEdge’s healthcare comms investment named Deal of the Month

Mid-market private equity firm NorthEdge investing in a Cheshire-headquartered global healthcare communications consultancy to support its UK and international expansion plans has been named Insider's Deal of the Month.
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New owners for mobility equipment specialist

A Lancashire-based mobility equipment specialist is under new ownership after being acquired from its founders.
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Business Matters: Planning your exit strategy

The uncertainty created from the political fallout of leaving the EU, against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, has forced many business owners to reassess their plans, including their own exit strategies. Having an exit strategy in place enables you to prepare for the future and gives direction to a business to ensure value is maximised, and a planned exit will always be preferable to one that is forced on you by circumstances. Mark Lupton of Beyond Corporate explains.
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Business

England’s roadmap offers hope of ‘getting back to business’

England's roadmap to recovery offers hope that the country can "get back to business," according to the CBI. The FSB has now called on the Chancellor to build on the Prime Minister's "whatever it takes" pledge at next week's Budget.
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Preston set for full fibre boost

Businesses across Preston are set to benefit from the city's full fibre network going live.
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TalkTalk lines up 50 North West jobs

Salford-based connectivity provider TalkTalk has created 50 jobs for young people in the North West as part of the government's Kickstart Scheme.
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Strong Q3 for Begbies Traynor

Begbies Traynor has been buoyed by a strong trading performance.
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Roundtable: Co-living

Co-living is often compared to student living, and aimed at those keeping their options open and living costs down. Insider gathered experts in the residential sector to debate its definition, purpose and future.
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Property

Committee set to back Lancaster scheme

A mixed-use development – including an extra care scheme – lined up for Lancaster has been recommended for approval.
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New lease of life lined up for Lancaster unit

A commercial unit in Lancaster could soon be set for a new lease of life.
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Advisory firms join forces on new venture

A pair of North West advisory firms have joined forces to launch a new service.
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Business Matters: Manufacturing leadership - managing by walking about

Nick Brandwood, specialist manufacturing adviser at GC Business Growth Hub, shares his observations from guiding a cohort of manufacturing leaders through a ten-week journey of peer-to-peer learning to achieve business excellence.
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Manufacturing

Made Smarter programme secures government backing

The Made Smarter pilot – which has helped hundreds of SME manufacturers access technology and digital tools to boost productivity, growth and create jobs – is to continue as part of an £8m government rollout.
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Best Places to Meet

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