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Friday 13 November 2020

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Major Kent housing project set for step forward

Plans that could lead to the construction of more than 1,100 homes in Kent look set to take a major step forward.
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Ask the expert: How to avoid a bleak winter mid-Covid

So how can you steer your ship through the choppy waters ahead? Emma Edis, a specialist in employment law at Moore Barlow, says it’s all about the wise and considered management of employees’ vital concerns. To this end, Emma answers head-on urgent questions business managers and directors are asking at the moment.
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Deals

Six Two acquired by investment firm

Kent digital agency Six Two has been acquired by family-owned investment company Branscombe Group.
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Former Godiva boss takes stake in Kent chocolatier

Kent chocolatier Artisan du Chocolat has sold a majority stake in the business to the former president and chief executive of Godiva Chocolatier.
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Sussex IFA buys counterpart

Sussex independent financial adviser (IFA) Pembroke Financial Services has acquired GMIFC in a deal led by Knill James.
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Bank backs manufacturer’s expansion

A Littlehampton-based plastics company has acquired a second manufacturing site and hired 20 additional staff after receiving support from HSBC UK.
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Compass Business Finance secures £15m

British Business Investments has made a £15m commitment to Kent-headquartered Compass Business Finance.
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Business

Brighton promotion at FRP

Specialist business advisory firm FRP has promoted a restructuring advisory specialist in Brighton to director.
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CVA proposed by Caffè Nero

Caffè Nero, the coffee house chain, has launched a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal following the impact of Covid-19 on the business which has has more than 800 stores across the UK employing in excess of 6,000 staff.
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OakNorth targets further lending during pandemic and beyond

OakNorth Bank is still "very active" when it comes to providing financial support to companies in the ongoing pandemic and beyond, a senior debt finance director has told Insider. It comes after government-backed initiatives such as the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) were extended as the second English lockdown gets underway.
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Trooli hits broadband milestone

Kent-based telecoms provider Trooli has hit a new landmark with 50,000 homes and businesses now able to access its ultrafast service.
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Property

Southampton site included in Castleforge expansion plans

Private equity real estate investment firm Castleforge Partners has expanded its UK operation with the acquisition of four office spaces across England, including a site in Southampton.
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NMT takes space at Waterside Place

NMT Shipping has taken space at RO’s quayside property 5 Waterside Place in Southampton.
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Southampton cold store acquired for £44.2m

Property investor Tritax Big Box REIT has acquired a temperature controlled distribution unit in Southampton for £44.2m.
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Oxfordshire day nurseries acquired

A trio of Oxfordshire day nurseries have been acquired by a private equity-backed independent education provider.
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Manufacturing

Underwear maker reports turnover rise

A manufacturer of women's underwear, which can trace its roots back to the 1920s and sells its products through retailers including Harvey Nichols, Harrods and John Lewis, increased its turnover to almost £60m in its latest financial year.
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