Monday 23 August 2021

A pair of locations in the North West are in the running to become the UK's City of Culture 2025.   
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Nicholas Dodd, partner and head of debt advisory UK at KPMG, says in line with its impact on the wider world, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the shape of the debt markets, creating both a more uncertain funding environment and increased caution from lenders to varying degrees.
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The sale of community pub group Hawthorne by NewRiver REIT for £222.3m has been completed.
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A six-figure deal has been completed for the UK franchise license for national alterations and repairs business The Zip Yard.
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The proposed acquisition of semiconductor giant ARM by NVIDIA Corporation raises "serious competition concerns", according to the CMA.
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When we entered the first national lockdown, the experience of working from home was a novelty and exciting, according to Jenna Tarry, HR consultant at WR Partners. Now after a staggering 17 months, many workers have had a significant period without early alarm calls and the dreaded commute.
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Sarah Kemp, chief executive of Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, reflects on how the private and public sectors have worked together across the county to tackle the challenges of Covid.
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Independent retailer General Store has opened its newest venue at Deansgate Square as it continues to expand in Manchester city centre.
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Salford is benefitting from a £30m boost from development, according to the city council. 
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Property consultancy Savills has announced that it completed almost £94m worth of land sales across the North of England in the first half of 2021.
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A University of Bradford campus comprising a trio of listed buildings has been sold to a Liverpool-based organisation.
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Public sector procurement authority SCAPE has revealed the seven contractors that will provide up to £14bn of capital expenditure via its net zero ready construction frameworks.
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A common debate when it comes to business IT support for is whether to employ an in-house team or outsource, using a Managed Service Provider (MSP). Craig Dean, regional director- North West at razorblue, offers his advice.
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Oldham-based Ultimate Products has reported an increase in revenue of almost 18 per cent.
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Manchester-headquartered strategic design agency Absurd has appointed a new design director to support its "continued growth and expanded team". 
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Manchester-based Renold has reported a "strong" start to its latest financial year.
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EasyJet has revealed the appointment of the former chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Group as a new director and chair designate.
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Criminal defence firm Olliers Solicitors has grown its board of directors following the announcement of two promotions at its Manchester-based office.  
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A consortium of seven UK-based organisations has been established to develop solid-state battery technology.
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Guinness Developments wants to build a new 63-apartments complex once a 17-storey residential tower block is demolished.
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Bolton-based developer and contractor Challenger Building Services has secured permission for a 40-apartment scheme in Heywood. 
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