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Thursday 15 October 2020

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Plans revealed for 43-storey Arena Quarter tower

Plans have been revealed for the demolition of a prominent office block in Leeds' Arena Quarter and construction of a 43-storey tower that could become one of the tallest buildings in Yorkshire.
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Business Matters: How universities can be a secret weapon for business growth

Dr Harrison Evans, collaboration manager at Nexus, the University of Leeds innovation hub, offers his insights and advice to businesses on how they can benefit from the huge opportunities presented through working in partnership with universities.
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Deals

Security services provider completes £6m refinance

A Leeds-headquartered security services provider has completed a £6m refinance with Leumi ABL.
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KCP completes exit from tech and training company

Leeds-based private equity house Key Capital Partners (KCP) has completed an exit from a technology and training services provider.
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RBE invests in renewable energy projects developer

Ritchie Bland Energy (RBE), established by the former chief executive of Tekmar Group, has made its first investment, acquiring shares in Harmony Energy Storage.
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Care at Home snaps up counterpart

Care services provider Care at Home has acquired counterpart Westminster Homecare.
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Jobs saved after GBK snapped up by restaurant group

More than 600 jobs have been saved after the restaurant group which rescued Carluccio's earlier this year acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK).
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IGF pandemic lending tops £65m

Asset-based lender Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has supported UK businesses through the ongoing pandemic with £65m in funding.
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Business Matters: Sustainable communities must be the aim of all housing developments

Andy Brown, Leeds director of national architecture practice Corstorphine + Wright, discusses why placemaking must centre on community to ensure developments deliver homes people will want to live in long-term.
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Business

Freeports: Hubs of enterprise to attract major investment

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined the UK Government's plans to establish Freeports around the country with the hubs set to attract major domestic and international investment. Insider is campaigning to back the various bids for Freeport status and to provide an in-depth guide to the different locations.
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Brewster Bye managing director steps down

The managing director of Leeds-based Brewster Bye Architects has stepped down following a battle with Covid-19.
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Brewery and pub giant to cut 2,150 jobs

Brewery and pub giant Marston's has revealed plans to cut about 2,150 jobs because of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Dunelm to repay JRS money as sales surge

Total sales jumped almost £100m during the first quarter of Dunelm's financial year, new figures have confirmed. The listed retailer is also to repay the £14.5m it received under the Job Retention Scheme (JRS).
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Property

New HQ for The Real Junk Food Project

The Real Junk Food Project has agreed a deal for a new Leeds headquarters.
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Grade II-listed nursery acquired by national group

A grade II-listed nursery in West Yorkshire has been acquired by a national childcare group.
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Fours deals completed at Leeds estate

Four deal have been completed at an established trading estate in Leeds.
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Planning consent for 60-home BTR development

Planning permission has been granted for a development of 60 build-to-rent (BTR) homes in Doncaster.
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DHP appoints new partner

Yorkshire property consultancy Dove Haigh Phillips (DHP) has appointed a new partner.
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North Yorkshire pub acquired by former rugby league player

A North Yorkshire pub has been acquired by a former rugby league player.
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Manufacturing

Board changes at Ellis Patents as chairman retires

North Yorkshire cable cleat manufacturer Ellis Patents has made a series of changes to its board following the retirement of its founding chairman.
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Historic food giant returns to the black

The historic food giant behind the likes of Ginsters pasties, Soreen malt loaf and West Cornwall Pasty Co returned to the black during its latest financial year after suffering a £18m hit in the prior period. However, the company has warned its results are set to be affected by the on-going Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
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Flint Hyde appoints associate director

Executive search company Flint Hyde has appointed an associate director in its Leeds office.
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PTSG secures London hospital contract

Castleford-based Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) has won a contract for works at a London hospital.
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