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Logistics firm eyes growth after year of transition

A private equity-backed logistics specialist has posted a small sales rise amid a period of "significant transition", with the company's long-term outlook now looking "very positive".
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Business Matters: what is the future of dealmaking

Andy Gregory, head of investments at BGF, takes a look at what the future holds for dealmaking.
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Deals

New investor secured by merging counterparts

Wealth management firm Tilney and financial and professional services group Smith & Williamson have agreed a revised transaction structure for their proposed merger, and secured a new investor.
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Johnson Service Group brings in £85m

Listed textile specialist Johnson Service Group has raised approximately £85m by way of a share placing.
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DSW Angels outlines £10m investment plans

DSW Angels is lining up £10m of new investment over the next 12 months as it looks to support the UK's post-pandemic recovery.
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Successful fundraising for Anexo Group

Credit hire specialist Anexo Group has successfully raised additional funds.
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Food safety firm sold after CMA intervention

A supplier of hygiene and cleaning products for the foodservice and hospitality industries has been sold after CMA intervention.
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Investment firm further increases Hammerson stake

Lighthouse Capital has further increased its stake in shopping centre and retail park giant Hammerson.
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Business Matters: Supporting SMEs through the Covid-19 crisis

Tim Boag, group managing director at Aldermore, says the Covid-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges in our society and local economies. It’s a worrying time for individuals, families and businesses. Everyone is having to adapt to the new conditions and assess the implications for the future.
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Business

Rotheram reveals economic recovery plans

The first steps of a four-pronged approach to drive economic and business recovery across the Liverpool City Region have been revealed.
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Next steps confirmed for furlough initiative

Plans for the next phase of the ongoing furlough initiative have been confirmed, as have proposals to extend the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
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Begbies buys Scottish portfolio

Begbies Traynor Group has bought a portfolio of more than 500 Scottish personal insolvency cases – including a team of five fee earners – from Grant Thornton UK.
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New Manchester director for Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has appointed a new director to its Manchester office.
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Opportunities open to Northern businesses following Covid-19

Northern businesses are in position to take advantage of a number of potential opportunities post Covid-19, according to law firm Fieldfisher.
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Business Matters: Building design for a post Covid-19 world

Ric Burgess, head of construction at Bruntwood SciTech, discusses what buildings may look like in a post Covid-19 world.
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Property

Pendragon agrees £10.5m Porsche dealership move

Nottingham-headquartered car retail giant Pendragon has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement over a Porsche dealership in Stockport in a deal wotth £10.5m.
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DAC Beachcroft strengthens Manchester team

DAC Beachcroft has strengthened its real estate team in Manchester.
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Plans in for Wingates warehouses

Plans to build a pair of logistics warehouses on the site of a former factory at the Wingates Industrial Estate have been submitted.
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Business Matters: Using digital tools to boost your international activity

Rodolphe Soulard, team leader at Enterprise Europe - North West, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our way of working, communicating and living, and how embracing technology is essential to continue your international growth.
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Manufacturing

UK produces only 15 commercial vehicles in April

Only 15 commercial vehicles were produced in the UK in April, new figures have revealed.
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Elan Homes to re-open sales offices

Elan Homes plans to re-open sales offices at its new developments in early June.
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Clarke Energy signs MoU

Clarke Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with NEC Energy Solutions.
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