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Yorkshire Monday 26 April 2021 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Nimbus backs timber processor MBO A Hull-based timber processor and distributor has undergone a management buyout (MBO) with backing from the European private equity investor Nimbus. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Addressing cyber risk is critical to building back better Martin Tyley, head of cyber at KPMG, says in line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the region’s privately owned businesses. Read More… Deals University of York spinout acquired in £21m deal A University of York spinout is set to become listed on the London Stock Exchange following its acquisition in a £21m deal. Read More… Trio of universities launch Northern investment firm The Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield are launching a new investment company in a bid to help boost the commercialisation of spin-outs and start-ups in the North. Read More… Outside broadcast specialist secures NPIF funding A Sheffield-based company which produces coverage of live sports events and festivals has secured a £100,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Read More… Vending machine supplier supported by Digital Enterprise grant Vending machine supplier Livewell has launched a new website part-funded with a Leeds City Region-backed Digital Enterprise grant. Read More… Acquisitive firm snaps up stolen vehicle recovery specialist A stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) telematics business has been snapped up by acquisitive payment services specialist Radius. Read More… GCA Altium enjoys record start to year for dealmaking Investment bank GCA Altium’s UK team has reported its most active first quarter in history, with 18 deals completed since the start of the year. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the Expert: Are your commercial properties insured correctly? Ben Rennocks, director at Silverstone Building Consultancy, explains the importance of accurate Reinstatement Cost Assessments for commercial property owners. Read More… Business Boardside recruits partner for new business immigration offering Harrogate-based employment law firm Boardside has appointed a partner to spearhead its new business immigration offering. Read More… Shorts promotes director for Genus service Sheffield-based Shorts Chartered Accountants has promoted a new director for its Genus service. Read More… Woodland Group launches rail freight service Logistics provider Woodland Group has launched new rail freight connected services at iPort Rail in Doncaster. Read More… FMG makes board appointment Huddersfield-based claims management firm FMG has promoted a new director to its board. Read More… Julian Charles to retain Hull store Soft furnishings retailer Julian Charles has confirmed plans to retain its Hull store, having previously earmarked it for closure. Read More… UK economy’s growth prospects upgraded - EY The UK economy is set to grow at a faster rate than previous expected according to a report from EY. Read More… £7m Global Screen Fund launched A £7m Global Screen Fund has been launched to support independent film and screen content made in the UK. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Leeds City Region and India - Building partnerships to drive textile innovation In this blog we interview Professor Parik Goswami, director of the technical textiles research centre and head of the department for fashion and textiles at the University of Huddersfield, as he explains how they are driving forward innovation in sustainable textiles and why the time is right for Leeds City Region to be building links with India. Read More… Property Hargreaves Services JV completes £25m sale Hargreaves Services, through its Unity joint venture, has completed the £25m sale of a plot of land earmarked for an 800,000 sq ft distribution and training centre. Read More… Former student accommodation site brought to market A former student accommodation site at the University of Hull earmarked for new housing has been brought to market. Read More… Climbing centre plans for Leeds unit Plans have been lodged to convert a Leeds industrial unit into an indoor climbing centre. Read More… Manufacturing Saint-Gobain Glass investing £30m in East Yorkshire plant Saint-Gobain Glass has started work on a £30m investment programme at its glass manufacturing factory in East Yorkshire. Read More… Other News NEW 2021 Yorkshire Top 500 Companies Database - Now available to order NEW 2021 Yorkshire Top 300 SME companies data - order today Member Exclusive News New Leeds appointment for RWO Civil and structural engineering firm RWO has made an appointment in Leeds. Read More… Approval for energy efficient York housing Planning permission has been granted for a new development of energy efficient housing in York. Read More… Services & Guides Location Leeds City Region 2020 Your informative guide to how different sectors are performing, what the key strengths are and what property investment opportunities exist. 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