Latest News | 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. Read More… |
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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'. Read More… |
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An independent group of digital agencies has secured a significant investment from Waterland Private Equity to support its growth plans. Read More… |
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. Read More… |
Cheshire-based FinTrch specialist Voly has been backed by SME growth investor Magenta Partners. Read More… |
A fast-growing bakery has secured investment to drive expansion plans which are set to create 115 jobs. Read More… |
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Tom Jack, from Endless LLP, looks at how North West businesses will come out fighting in 2021. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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. Read More… |
Cheshire-based finance lender Mint Bridging has rebranded. Read More… |
A Chester-based accountancy group has strengthened its team with a new hire. Read More… |
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Fiona Wood, a partner at McAlister Family Law, looks at what happens to cryptocurrency in a divorce. Read More… |
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Plans to establish a supported living scheme in Macclesfield look set to be approved despite coming up against "significant concerns". Read More… |
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. Read More… |
A business park built entirely from shipping containers has launched on Deeside. Read More… |
Architecture practice Land Studio has been appointed to a project team working to transform a derelict pub into a series of family homes. Read More… |
Willows Ingredients has expanded its UK presence on at Tytherington Business Village near Macclesfield to accommodate a growing workforce. Read More… |
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Matt Hodgson, a partner at Claritas Tax, looks at if R&D tax relief and grant funding are mutually exclusive. Read More… |
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