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Thursday 26 November 2020

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Leveson to oversee Boohoo supply chain scrutiny project

Boohoo has appointed Sir Brian Leveson to provide independent oversight of the group's Agenda for Change programme as it looks to deliver "long-lasting and meaningful change" to its supply chain and business practices. KPMG will also provide assistance.
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Business Matters: Marketing for manufacturers – measuring and optimising marketing ROI

In an era where North west manufacturers are low on time and increasingly overwhelmed by data, Move Marketing’s Alex Cairns explains how a simplified and agile reporting dashboard can help set a better platform for tactical adjustments and squeezing maximum value out of every penny spent on marketing.
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Deals

Further £100m committed to NPIF

An additional £100m has been allocated for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), taking the total investment to £500m.
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Investment to support EV charging company’s roll-out plans

An electric vehicle (EV) charging company is set to accelerate the roll-out of charging points across the country after securing a £1.5m investment.
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Tech start-up secures Innovate UK boost

A Manchester-based tech start-up has been secured £170,000 from Innovate UK's Sustainable Innovation Fund.
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Kingsway Asset Finance accredited for CBILS lending

Kingsway Asset Finance has been accredited as a new lender for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) by the British Business Bank.
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Business Matters: Developers should prepare for smart electric vehicle charging points

Shaun Gibson, chief executive officer of Telcom Group, says the popularity of electric vehicles is on the rise, and with it comes an increase in demand for readily available EV charging stations.
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Business

Manchester pandemic recovery plans revealed

A plan setting out how Manchester will emerge from the economic shock of the Covid-19 pandemic – and other challenges such as the uncertainties of Brexit – has been published.
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Trade opportunities in 2021

As we move into a New Year, one more uncertain than ever, where will international trade opportunities be found? That is the question that will be addressed at Insider's next online forum.
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North West leaders react to Spending Review

Leaders from across the North West have reacted to the Chancellor's Spending Review, during which he announced a host of measures such as a new national infrastructure bank and a levelling up fund.
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Business events sector welcomes post-lockdown return

The business events industry has welcomed the news that the sector will be allowed to reopen following the end of lockdown under the government's revised tier system.
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Bodycote continues to trim workforce amid challenging period

Listed heat treatment and thermal processing services specialist Bodycote has continued to trim its workforce amid the ongoing pandemic
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Director in at Infinity Works

Infinity Works has strengthened its Manchester practice with the appointment of a new director to its board.
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Business Matters: Private equity is key to supporting SME growth

Dale Alderson, LDC’s recently appointed Head of the North West, explores the benefits of partnering with a private equity investor for the region's SMEs.
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Property

Major Ellesmere Port development set for approval

Plans to build more than 310 homes at Ellesmere Port look set to move forward next week, with the scheme making up the latest phases of a wider masterplan.
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Haydock Point proposals turned away

The major Haydock Point scheme being proposed by Peel L&P has been knocked back despite being recommended for approval.
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Deal struck for major Ellesmere Port development site

A 42.5-acre development site in Ellesmere Port – which has room for up to 750,000 sq ft of warehouse space – has been bought from Peel Ports Group.
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Envoy to launch at MediaCityUK

Investment group Envoy has outlined plans to launch an office at MediaCityUK's Arrive workspace in Blue Tower.
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Investor strikes £61m food and discount store deal

Property investor LXi REIT has acquired 11 supermarkets and two discount stores, which tenants including Waitrose, The Range and Aldi, in a £61m deal.
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Committee advised to back revised care home plans

Revised plans to establish a 69-bedroom care home in Northwich look set to secure approval.
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Roundtable: SME300 2020

Following last month’s publication of the SME300, Insider gathered some of the region’s business leaders to look at Brexit challenges, lockdown solutions and digital transformation.
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Member Exclusive News

Milestone reached on Manchester junction scheme

A £9m scheme designed to improve a major Manchester city centre junction has reached its latest milestone.
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HBL Associates opens London office

Manchester-based civil and structural engineering consultancy HBL Associates has opened an office in London.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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