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Monday 18 January 2021

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Plans in for job-creating Leeds employment development

Plans have been lodged for a development of more than one million sq ft of employment space in Leeds with the potential to support the creation of about 2,000 jobs.
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Business Matters: 7 tips for leading digital transformation if you don’t have an IT background

Karin Simonsen from Vistage says our research has found that despite seeing the need for digital transformation, there is a lack of confidence among executives when it comes to leading digital transformation projects.
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Deals

Jobs saved as point-of-sale specialist acquired from admin

A West Yorkshire point-of-sale display specialist has been acquired out of administration in a deal that has safeguard 36 jobs.
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Brain injury rehabilitation specialist acquired

A North Yorkshire brain injury rehabilitation specialist has been acquired by a portfolio management company.
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Food manufacturer to create jobs with LEP funding

A Bradford-based food manufacturer has received funding from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) to support the expansion of its production facility and creation of 30 jobs.
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Yorkshire advisers act on fruit supplier deal

Yorkshire advisers have acted on the private equity acquisition of a supplier of prepared fruit, fresh fruit drinks and desserts.
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Jaeger rescue deal confirmed although hundreds of jobs lost

The acquisition of Jaeger Retail by Marks and Spencer Group has been confirmed. The fashion brands 63 stores and concessions did not form part of the deal, leading to hundreds of redundancies.
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Dr Martens confirms IPO timeline

Dr Martens is expected to float on the London Stock Exchange in early February, it has been confirmed. The announcement comes after the iconic shoe brand confirmed plans for an initial public offering earlier this month.
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Business

Backing Ambition 2021 - survey

Insider is looking to gauge business sentiment and to understand the outlook for 2021 as firms face up to unprecedented challenges. Let us know what your priorities are for the year ahead.
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Strong trading for CPP Group despite Covid-19 disruption

Leeds-based financial assistance product provider CPP Group is set to report revenue and EBITDA ahead of market expectations despite the disruption caused by Covid-19.
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Mayor calls for devolved approach to levelling up North

A devolved approach is needed to level up the North and support its economic recovery, according to Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis.
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Region’s businesses set out 2021 predictions

Companies from sectors including engineering, automotive and hospitality have spoken to Insider about the challenges of 2020 and their predictions for 2021.
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Executive search firm to open Dubai office

A Leeds-based executive search business has set out plans to open a new office in Dubai later this year.
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Rethink urged on reduced northern transport funding

Leaders have called for a rethink on proposed cuts in funding for Transport for the North and key transport initiatives.
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Internet of things specialist wins Leeds contract

Internet of things technology specialist HomeLINK has won a contract with Leeds City Council to improve the safety and wellbeing of residents.
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Property

Business advisory firm opens Leeds office

Opus Business Advisory Group has opened a new office in Leeds with the appointment of a new partner.
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Convenience store to open at Flemingate

A new convenience store is set to open at the Flemingate centre in Beverley.
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Property company relaunches with sustainability focus

A York-based property company is relaunching for 2021 with a new focus on sustainable and socially aware development.
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Manufacturing

Double appointment for Mechan

Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist Mechan has made a double appointment.
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OBI appointed to prominent Leeds offices

OBI has been appointed as leasing consultant on a prominent Leeds city centre office building.
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Security manufacturer partners with Singapore distributor

A Yorkshire security systems manufacturer has partnered with a distributor in Singapore.
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