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East Midlands Wednesday 2 December 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Plans for 1,100 homes tipped for go-ahead Proposals for up to 1,100 homes to be constructed in Northamptonshire have been recommended for approval. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Extraordinary times provide a catalyst for change The Covid-19 pandemic was unforeseen, unexpected and unwanted, but has been the catalyst for businesses, people and economies to adapt to survive, which says much about the resolve of the region’s business community, according to Graham Spalding, partner in the Corporate and Commercial practice of regional law firm Lodders. Read More… Deals PE-backed testing services group makes acquisition A Derbyshire-based testing services group, which is backed by a private equity firm, has made an acquisition. Read More… Training and software firm acquired A Leicestershire provider of energy assessment training, software and accreditation has been bought by a private equity-backed Nottingham company. Read More… Job-creating cheese company secures £250k boost A Lincolnshire-based cheese company has secured a £250,000 investment to build its online presence and create 12 new jobs. Read More… Specialist lender secures £300m funding line A specialist lender and investor platform has outlined plans for a rebrand following a significant funding line of £300m. Read More… Staffline’s apprenticeships business deal completed Nottingham-headquartered recruitment and training group Staffline's deal to sell its apprenticeships business has been completed. Read More… Business Losses slip to almost £10m at Topps Tiles Leicester-headquartered Topps Tiles made a pre-tax loss of almost £10m during its most recent financial year as its revenue fell below £200m, new accounts have confirmed. Read More… Belvoir passes pre-Covid expectations Lincolnshire-headquartered lettings group Belvoir has said its trading in the first ten months of its financial year was ahead of its pre-Covid expectations. Read More… Debenhams to be wound down placing thousands of jobs at risk Department store Debenhams is to be wound down after administrators were unable to secure a deal to safeguard the future of the business. Read More… Pension fund invests £40m in renewable energy plant A pension fund has invested £40m in a Lincolnshire renewable energy plant. Read More… New CEO officially joins specialist lender The new chief executive of specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank has officially taken up his role. Read More… Black Friday boost for BGF-backed online flooring retailer A BGF-backed online flooring retailer broke its daily sales record on Black Friday as part of its most successful ever week in its 15-year history. Read More… New director for financial services broker A financial services broker has revealed the appointment of a new director. Read More… PE-backed IT services firm extends luxury fashion retailer contract The Nottingham-headquartered IT services business, which is backed by a private equity firm, has extended its contract with a luxury fashion retailer. Read More… Property Go-ahead tipped for up to 120 houses Permission has been recommended for plans to construct up to 120 homes in Leicestershire. Read More… Green light expected for 65 homes proposals Proposals to construct up to 65 homes in Leicestershire have been recommended for the green light. Read More… Industrial site earmarked for residential development An industrial site in a Leicestershire town could be transformed into a new residential development if the plans are voted through next week. Read More… Site earmarked for more than 180 homes sold Almost 20 acres in Derbyshire earmarked for more than 180 homes has been sold. Read More… Works start on 45-home scheme Building works have started on a 45-home development in Nottinghamshire. Read More… Manufacturing Revenue passes £40m at engine components maker Revenue passed the £40m mark at a company which makes components for Rolls-Royce's XWB engine during its latest financial year, according to new accounts. Read More… Attitudes “hardening” towards tech - panellist Attitudes are "hardening" among manufacturing bosses on introducing technology into the workplace in response to the second wave to Covid-19, according to a panellist on an Insider online debate. Read More… Losses continue to be cut at dairy giant Müller Losses at the UK and Ireland arm of diary giant Müller continued to decline during its latest financial year as its £100m cost-cutting drive was maintained. Read More… Revenues top £50m at Primula maker Revenues have topped £50m at the UK arm of the group behind behind squeezable cheese brand Primula, newly filed results have revealed. Read More… Other News NEW Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact thousands of the senior decision makers Member Exclusive News Topps Tiles announces board changes Leicester-headquartered Topps Tiles has announced a series of changes to its board. Read More… Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More… Best Places to Stay The region's top hotels and accommodation. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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