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Yorkshire Thursday 24 March 2022

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TOP STORY PE investor joins waste to jet fuel plant project Private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group has agreed a deal to become part of a project to develop a new facility for the conversion of waste into aviation fuel. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: Shire Beds - Springing into new markets with help from a PAPI grant Aimie Kay, from PAPI Project, looks at how a PAPI grant helped Shire Beds create new bio mattress products. Read More

DEALS ITM Power signs agreement with Vitol for Motive JV Listed energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has completed a strategic partnership agreement with Vitol Holdings for wholly-owned subsidiary ITM Motive to become a joint venture owned by the businesses. Read More Management buy-in completed at furniture manufacturer A management buy-in has been completed at a Leeds-based furniture manufacturer, with funding from alternative finance provider Growth Lending supporting the deal and providing additional working capital. Read More Yorkshire advisers act on hydraulic hose firm acquisition Prominent Yorkshire advisers have supported a £65m deal for a hydraulic hose replacement and repair company with 270 employees. Read More Fitness business launched with Finance For Enterprise funding A nightclub-inspired fitness business has opened in Doncaster supported by start-up loan funding from alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise. Read More Telefónica Tech strikes £175m Incremental deal Telefónica Tech has acquired one of the fastest growing Microsoft partners in the UK for up to £175m. Read More

PROPERTY Four deals agreed for offices in historic Leeds building Four deals have been completed at Tailors Corner, the central Leeds building which was originally the home of Hepworth Tailors. Read More Speculative warehouse development reaches practical completion A speculative development of two industrial warehouse units in West Yorkshire has reached practical completion. Read More Henry Boot appointed to build new city centre park Work is set to begin this month on a new public space in Sheffield city centre following the appointment of Henry Boot Construction. Read More Actually Group details £4m investment in new Yorkshire park Luxury holiday park developer Actually Group has set out details on its £4m investment in a new retreat in North Yorkshire. Read More

BUSINESS Yorkshire leaders give reaction to Spring Statement Yorkshire leaders have welcomed measures to boost business investment, the pledge to cut the base rate of income tax, and a reduction in fuel duty outlined in the Spring Statement, but called for more action to address the cost of living crisis and support 'levelling up' across the region. Read More Ware & Kay Solicitors appoints head of employment department Yorkshire law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors has appointed a new head of its employment department. Read More Andrew Jackson recruits to property and agriculture practice Law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors has made an appointment to its property and agriculture practice. Read More Next reports “exceptionally productive year” but lowers profit guidance Next has reported an "exceptionally productive year" with total group sales topping the £4.8bn mark. The retail giant's chairman added that it is looking ahead with confidence despite lowering its profit guidance. Read More Growth helps Arbuthnot Banking Group return to profitability Arbuthnot Banking Group has reported a return to profitability and growth and reinstated its practice of paying interim and final dividends. Read More

MANUFACTURING Shortlists revealed for Made in Sheffield Awards 2022 Insider can reveal the shortlists for the prestigious Made in Sheffield Awards to be held on 28 April. Read More Surgical Innovations’ results bounce back from pandemic hit year Leeds-based surgical equipment manufacturer Surgical Innovations has reported growth in its full-year results with its key markets bouncing back from the pandemic. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS Leeds Rhinos appoint marketing agency Leeds Rhinos have appointed a Hull-based marketing agency to lead their social media strategy for the current season. Read More WANdisco wins $1.5m contract Sheffield-based software group WANdisco has secured a new $1.5m (£1.1m) contract. Read More

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SERVICES & GUIDES Location Leeds City Region 2021 Your informative guide to how different sectors are performing, what the key strengths are and what property investment opportunities exist. Read More Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More

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