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Tuesday 9 June 2020

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Plans in for almost 600-apartments schemes

Almost 600 apartments could be created across two schemes in Birmingham if an applicant is given the go-ahead by the city council.
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Business Matters: How megatrends can help fuel growth in a post-Covid-19 economic recovery

Is there potential to exceed benchmarks if companies focus on digital transformation, healthcare innovation and sustainability? Suhas Sainath, senior banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank discusses the megatrends sweeping the globe.
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Deals

Major deal for listed software company completes

A deal for a listed software and managed services provider to be acquired in a move which values it at more than £80m has been completed.
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CMA invites comments on £178m deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking comments on the proposed £178m deal between building materials giant Breedon and CEMEX UK.
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Marketing agency expands after securing £450,000 loan

A Sutton Coldfield marketing agency has expanded its base after securing a £450,000 loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.
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Goldman Sachs takes major stake in Hammerson

Goldman Sachs has taken a major stake in shopping centre and retail park giant Hammerson.
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Moss Bros takeover set to complete this week

The takeover of historic men's formalwear retailer Moss Bros is set to complete later this week.
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Clearwater secures 129 deals in year

Mid-market advisory firm Clearwater International, which has offices across the UK, completed 129 deals in the last financial year with average transaction values increasing by 31 per cent, according to new figures.
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Business

Solid six months for construction giant

A construction giant which has worked with the likes of Network Rail, Severn Trent and Transport for London made more than £75m in turnover during the last six months of 2019, it has been revealed.
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Turnover drops as losses are cut at healthcare group

Turnover fell while pre-tax losses were cut at a Burton-upon-Trent healthcare giant during its latest financial year, according to new documents.
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Birmingham Hippodrome outlines redundancy plans

Jobs have been put at risk at Birmingham Hippodrome after redundancy plans were outlined because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Solid set of results for historic national contractor

A solid set of results have been announced by historic national contractor Willmott Dixon despite the economic challenges of the last quarter.
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Land promoter adds to senior team

Birmingham-headquartered land promoter Richborough Estates has added to its senior team.
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Property

Green light tipped for 620-home scheme

A bid for up to 620 new homes in Warwickshire has been recommended for approval.
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Plans in for £115m scheme’s first phase

Plans for the first phase of a 72-acre residential development in Warwickshire worth £115m has been submitted.
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Bid submitted for business park’s first phase

A proposal for the first phase of a ten-acre business park next to Worcestershire Parkway Station have been submitted.
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OYO outlines procedures for when hotels reopen

Hotel company OYO has outlined its operational strategy for when their independently owned hotels are permitted to reopen.
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Bellway resumes construction and sales activity

Housebuilder Bellway has resumed construction work and reopened its sales offices at it sites.
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Manufacturing

JLR restarts production at Halewood plant

Jaguar Land Rover has resumed production at its Halewood plant as part of the company's phased return to manufacturing vehicles.
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The Future of Manufacturing and the Supply Chain after Lockdown: Insider’s special online forum

What are the opportunities for Midlands manufacturing and its supply chain in the aftermath of the global pandemic and lockdown?
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New body to lead manufacturing industry’s post-pandemic resurgence launched

A new body has been launched aimed at leading the resurgence of the manufacturing industry in the Midlands.
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Addo Food Group to create new jobs

A total of 65 new jobs are set to be created by chilled pastry producer Addo Food Group at its Palethorpes bakery in Market Drayton.
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Severn Trent reopens visitor sites

Severn Trent has reopened all of its visitor sites after they were closed in March to help limit the spread of coronavirus.
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Long-standing tenant secures latest expansion

A West Midlands commercial property company has helped with a long-standing tenant’s latest expansion by finding it a second home in a newly acquired unit in Nuneaton.
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