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Thursday 10 December 2020

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Medical device company reveals AIM float plans

A York-based medical device manufacturer which has developed a Covid-19 antibody test is set to float on AIM with a market capitalisation of more than £90m.
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Business Matters: Transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a low and zero carbon economy and planning challenges

Doug Moulton from Enzygo says the UK’s transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a low and zero carbon economy creates significant opportunities for innovation through the integration of renewable energy with zero and low carbon back up.
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Deals

Endless agrees $45m deal for party products manufacturer

Leeds-based private equity firm Endless has agreed a $45m deal to acquire a party products manufacturer.
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Applegreen in “advanced” takeover talks

Motorway services and petrol filling stations operator Applegreen has confirmed it is in "advanced discussions" regarding a possible cash offer for the company.
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MarketFinance launches new fund for small businesses

Fintech lender MarketFinance has launched a new fund to support UK small businesses.
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Business Matters: Freeports - Next steps

It is widely anticipated that both banks of the Humber will join together with multiple LEPs to offer a large scale inward investment site to be globally competitive for the offshore wind farms that will be created at Dogger Bank. The Humber is also well placed to enhance the ability to export fisheries to the key northern European markets. Neil Warwick of international law firm DAC Beachcroft looks at the context and latest developments in the Government’s Freeport concept.
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Business

Jaywing returns to profitability despite Covid-19 impact

Sheffield-based digital agency Jaywing has reported a return to profitability in its half-year results, despite a fall in revenue as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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KPMG appoints associate director with Bradford focus

KPMG has appointed a new associate director with a focus on supporting businesses in Bradford.
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Half-year growth as DWF looks ahead with optimism

Law firm DWF has posted half-year results featuring growth in revenue and adjusted pre-tax profits despite the challenging economic environment. The business said it anticipates a more stable trading environment in 2021. 
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Asda extends partnership with Uber Eats

Asda has expanded its partnership with Uber Eats to 100 stores across the UK.
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Hull Trains expands Christmas schedule

Hull Trains has added more journeys to its schedule for the Christmas period.
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Incentives needed to drive recovery - CBI

The CBI has called for more investment incentives to kickstart the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Retail giant’s profits pass £100m despite revenue slip

Pre-tax profits jumped past the £100m mark at the group behind the likes of Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Jack Wills during the first half of its financial year. However, its revenue dipped below £2bn.
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Property

Plans for 39-storey tower move forward

A proposed 39-storey tower in Sheffield that could become one of the tallest buildings in Yorkshire has taken a step forward after councillors voted to grant planning consent.
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Architecture firm eyes turnover surge

An architecture firm which has bases in Leeds and Loughborough has said it expects to exceed its targeted turnover of £2.8m for its current financial year.
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Green light for 27-storey student development

Planning permission has been granted for a 27-storey residential development in Sheffield city centre that would provide accommodation for more than 500 students.
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Enabling works underway at North Yorkshire development

A new North Yorkshire employment scheme is moving forward with enabling works now underway.
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£4.8m improvement programme for Wakefield markets

A £4.8m improvement programme has been undertaken across Wakefield's five markets to support traders and increase visitors.
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Manufacturing

New managing director for Christeyns UK

A new managing director is set to take the helm at detergents and chemicals manufacturer Christeyns UK.
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Manufacturing industry set for £24bn boost

A £24bn boost is set for the manufacturer's coffers after a boom in companies selling direct-to-consumer, new research has suggested.
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New recruits join STRAT7 ResearchBods

Leeds-based data and analytics group STRAT7 ResearchBods has made a number of appointments to support its 2021 growth plans.
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Mobile Tornado partners with telecoms provider

Harrogate-based mobile applications business Mobile Tornado has signed an agreement with a international telecoms provider.
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