Today's Northern Powerhouse business news from Insider |
Businesses across the North of England have stressed the importance of reliable and efficient transport connections in a new Transport for the North report. Firms have highlighted the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on commuting and logistics, their thoughts on the challenges of climate change; and how inefficient road and rail networks are constraining their ambitions.
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News from the Northern Powerhouse | Speakers at Insider's Scaling Ambition event discussed how culture and 'shared values' play an increasingly critical role in attracting and retaining talent.
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GP Bullhound, the global technology advisory and investment firm, has revealed the 2021 Northern Tech Awards Top 100 shortlist, recognising the fastest growing technology companies in the North of England, Scotland and Ireland.
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The latest stage in the £262m redevelopment of the former Horwich Loco Works has been submitted as part of plans to honour the town's industrial past. Heritage proposals have been lodged to Bolton Council for the 'Heritage and Community Core' at Rivington Chase.
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Muse Developments has secured planning permission for a major new office building in Bradford city centre.
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Contracts have been exchanged on the Sunderland Civic Centre, paving the way for the development of a new residential community.
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A luxury hotel and spa in Cumbria has reported a "significant uplift" in bookings and 20 per cent growth in team numbers following a £250,000 loan.
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Morgan Sindall Construction has started work at a major new robotics building which forms part of a £2.5bn regeneration masterplan.
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Liverpool City Region's economy has been boosted by more than £20m due to the impact of FW Capital and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).
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Planning permission has been granted for Sheffield Hallam University's new city campus, which is set to provide a key gateway to the city centre.
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Two-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl Safety Malcolm Jenkins has invested in Burnley FC.
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Powerhouse Perspective | In the latest instalment of Insider's Q&A series on the Northern Powerhouse Andrew Armitage, founder of Cumbrian digital agency A Digital, outlines what the initiative means to him, the changes brought about by the pandemic and the need to prioritise connectivity improvements.
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