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Friday 19 March 2021

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Major Stockport scheme set for important step forward

Plans to bring forward more than one million sq ft of space in Stockport look set to take their most important step forward yet next week despite concerns over the "substantial harm" it could cause to Green Belt land. The project has the potential to create or support more than 1,500 jobs.
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Business Matters: Collaborate to Innovate?

Claire Hynes from Napthens LLP says that necessity is the mother of invention, and she has seen evidence of this in the past few months with an increase in collaboration.
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Deals

Beech Tree invests in cyber security firm

Beech Tree Private Equity has made a significant investment in a managed cyber security services provider. Dealmakers in the Midlands and North West led the transaction.
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Onward Homes raises £215m

North West housing association Onward Homes has raised £215m in a bid to bring forward its business plan.
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AJ Bell moves for tech firm

A technology group developing a mobile focused platform proposition for financial advisers has been acquired by listed investment platform AJ Bell.
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Marlowe raises £100m for acquisitions

Marlowe, a listed group focused on business-critical services and software which assure safety and regulatory compliance, has raised £100m to capitalise on acquisition opportunities.
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Business Matters: Planning for the future of your business - invest your time now

Paul Brown, tax partner at WR Partners, says with many businesses currently operating hand to mouth, the thought of spending time on the long term strategic direction of their operation might seem like an investment they just cannot afford to make. However, he argues that now is exactly the time to consider it.
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Business

BBC outlines plans to shift focus away from London

The BBC has outlined plans to shift its creative and journalistic centre away from London.
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Liverpool will need culture sector ‘more than ever’

Liverpool will need its cultural and creative sector "more than ever", according to metro mayor Steve Rotheram, as the city starts to emerge from lockdown.
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Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade project moving to next phase

The latest phase of engineering work as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade is set to start in April.
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Business Matters: The role of ESG in sustainable finance

Paul Crighton, a partner at TLT LLP, offers his advice on the role of ESG in sustainable finance.
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Property

Full approval nears for St Thomas Hospital redevelopment

A mixed-use scheme earmarked for the site of the former St Thomas Hospital site in Stockport looks set to be formally backed next week.
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Latest phase of Stockport masterplan set for approval

Plans to bring forward more than 200 homes as part of a wider masterplan in Stockport look set to be backed.
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Plans in for 867,000 sq ft MA6NITUDE scheme

Outline plans for an 867,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution space at MA6NITUDE in Middlewich have been submitted.
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Kellen Homes to redevelop huge mill after acquisition

A 340,493 sq ft multi-storey mill in Oldham has been snapped up by property developer Kellen Homes for £3.5m.
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Milestones for Liverpool film studios

Liverpool's new purpose built film and TV stages have reached their latest milestones, with the name of the development having also been revealed.
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Liverpool parks initiative to move ahead

All of Liverpool's parks are to be protected forever in a new move being brought forward by the council.
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Construction completes on Three New Bailey

Construction has completed on the UK government's 157,000 sq ft Greater Manchester hub.
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Funding secured to retrofit Manchester buildings

Funding has been secured to retrofit 11 Manchester City Council-owned buildings in a bid to make them more energy efficient.
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Wigan Warriors agree partnership with Loch Lomond Whiskies

Wigan Warriors have agreed a multi-year partnership with Loch Lomond Whiskies.
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Services & Guides

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

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

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