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TOP STORY Plans lodged for landmark Leicester regeneration project Plans have been submitted for the regeneration of a former factory site in Leicester which have the potential to provide more than 1,000 homes. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: The high value of good buy-side advice Alex Trevor, vice president of Alantra, says there’s a great buzz from helping founders realise the best possible value and terms for their business when it’s sold. But there are two sides to a deal. So what about working on the buy-side? Read More

DEALS Inflexion backing Upperton Pharma named Deal of the Month Upperton Pharma Solutions, a Nottingham-based specialist contract development and manufacturing organisation, securing private equity investment from Inflexion has been named as the Deal of the Month for April. Read More Mattioli Woods subsidiary expands with acquisition A subsidiary of Mattioli Woods has expanded with the acquisition of a financial planning and wealth management firm which provides services to more than 200 private client families. Read More Mercia Asset Management funds raise £20m Mercia Asset Management has confirmed that its first Knowledge-Intensive and annual Enterprise Investment Scheme funds have raised a combined total of £20m in new capital during the past year. Read More

PROPERTY Partnership formed to develop Silverstone Park A partnership has been formed to own and develop flagship Northamptonshire development Silverstone Park. Read More Healthcare training facility completes Work has completed on a specialist training facility for the healthcare sector in Nottingham. Read More Senior appointment for Canal Turn Canal Turn, a Nottingham venue set to launch this summer as part of The Island Quarter regeneration project, has made a senior appointment. Read More

BUSINESS Business leaders to advise on workforce development A high-powered panel, including leaders from four of the country's best known brands, have been assembled for an Insider event on the biggest single issue facing almost every company – developing the workforce. Read More April posts softer rise in permanent placements - report The number of permanent placements rose at their softest pace for seven months during April, according to the latest research. Read More Small business confidence remains stable - FSB Confidence amongst small business owners in the East Midlands remained stable during the first quarter despite a challenging economic environment, according to new research. Read More Solid start to financial year at Tilney Smith & Williamson Tilney Smith & Williamson has "continued to perform well" during Q1, according to its chief executive, despite a more challenging market backdrop. Read More Sumo Group makes Net Zero pledge Video game developer Sumo Group has joined the Playing for the Planet Alliance, a collective effort by the industry to reduce its carbon footprint and integrate environmental activations into games. Read More

MANUFACTURING Can manufacturer launches recruitment drive A global can manufacturer is looking to create 200 jobs as construction gains momentum at its Northamptonshire plant. Read More New chief executive at Samworth Brothers Historic Leicestershire-headquartered food giant Samworth Brothers has named its new chief executive. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS Refusal looms for more than 120 homes Plans for the development of more than 120 homes on greenfield land in Lincolnshire look set to be refused. Read More

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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

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