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North Wales and Cheshire
Thursday 4 March 2021

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North West leaders react to Budget and Freeport success

Business leaders from across the North West have reacted to the raft of Budget announcements, including the Liverpool City Region securing Freeport status. The confirmed extension of the furlough scheme was seen as a positive, as were some of the short-term plans, but companies must now 'keep their focus' and 'make sure the government delivers on its commitments' as the country looks to navigate the fallout of the past year.
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Business Matters: National Model Design Code – A Framework for Design Quality

Andrew Gilsenan from Pegasus Group says the new National Model Design Code has finally arrived. Undoubtedly a significant event for urbanists and planners alike, the NMDC indeed makes good on Proposal 11 of the Planning for the Future White Paper to make design expectations more 'visual and predictable'.
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Deals

Waterland backs digital agency group

An independent group of digital agencies has secured a significant investment from Waterland Private Equity to support its growth plans.
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Ellis Whittam to benefit from trio of acquisitions

Chester-based employment law and HR specialist Ellis Whittam looks set to accelerate its growth plans through the acquisition of three businesses by parent company Marlowe.
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Voly secures Magenta Partners backing

Cheshire-based FinTrch specialist Voly has been backed by SME growth investor Magenta Partners.
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Job-creating investment for bakery

A fast-growing bakery has secured investment to drive expansion plans which are set to create 115 jobs.
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Business Matters: 2021 – Backing North West businesses to come out fighting

Tom Jack, from Endless LLP, looks at how North West businesses will come out fighting in 2021.
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Business

Revolution Bars CEO sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

The chief executive of Revolution Bars Group believes the light at the end of the tunnel "is getting brighter" as the company looks to bounce back from the difficulties of the pandemic.
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Sutcliffe MD in as ACE chairman

The managing director of civil and structural engineering firm Sutcliffe has been appointed as the new chairman of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) North West.
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Rebrand for Mint Bridging

Cheshire-based finance lender Mint Bridging has rebranded.
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New hire at Chester accountancy group

A Chester-based accountancy group has strengthened its team with a new hire.
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Business Matters: What happens to cryptocurrency in a divorce?

Fiona Wood, a partner at McAlister Family Law, looks at what happens to cryptocurrency in a divorce.
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Property

Macclesfield scheme set for approval despite concerns

Plans to establish a supported living scheme in Macclesfield look set to be approved despite coming up against "significant concerns".
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Former wire factory and premises acquired

The former Wrexham Wire factory and premises on Ash Road North on Wrexham Industrial Estate has been acquired in a deal overseen by asset management firm Prime Property.
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Shipping container business park launches on Deeside

A business park built entirely from shipping containers has launched on Deeside.
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Land Studio appointed to residential project

Architecture practice Land Studio has been appointed to a project team working to transform a derelict pub into a series of family homes.
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Willows Ingredients expands UK presence

Willows Ingredients has expanded its UK presence on at Tytherington Business Village near Macclesfield to accommodate a growing workforce.
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Ask the expert: Are R&D tax relief and grant funding mutually exclusive?

Matt Hodgson, a partner at Claritas Tax, looks at if R&D tax relief and grant funding are mutually exclusive.
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Services & Guides

Cheshire Investment Guide 2021

Cheshire 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

Corporate Finance Directory

Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business.
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Best Places to Meet

Best Places to Meet

North West’s top places to hold events, conferences and meetings.
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