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Tuesday 23 March 2021

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Praetura Ventures leads events platform investment

Manchester-headquartered Praetura Ventures has expanded its portfolio by leading a £3.5m funding round in a fundraising and events platform, which is now looking to strengthen its overseas presence and take on 50 staff. An investment manager at Praetura has also spoken to Insider about the "great start" the firm has had to the year, with its pipeline remaining "very strong".
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Business Matters: The future of your investment

Amy Perkins, client executive of ClearFibre, part of the Telcom Group, offers her advice on the future of your investment.
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Deals

Digital design studio merges with London firm

A Manchester-headquartered digital design studio founded by the chair of the Greater Manchester LEP is merging with a London counterpart as the pair eye a UK expansion.
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MBO at security installation firm

A Lancashire-based provider of security and electrical installations has been acquired by its management team and is now eyeing further growth. Advisers from the region worked on the deal.
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Circle brings Fabric IT into the fold

IT specialist Circle Group has expanded with the acquisition of Macclesfield-based Fabric IT in a move which takes the business' turnover to £25m.
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£40m infrastructure investment for Rutherford Health

Rutherford Health, a healthcare group focused on the provision of cancer care, has agreed an infrastructure investment with Equitix Investment Management for £40m.
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OnTheMarket to acquire full ownership of property tech business

Property portal OnTheMarket is set to acquire full ownership of property technology business.
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Mondelēz International snaps up healthy snack brand

Mondelēz International, maker of Cadbury Dairy Milk, BelVita, Maynard’s Bassetts and OREO, has revealed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in protein bar manufacturer Grenade.
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Business Matters: The domestic reverse VAT charge - what does it mean for building and construction services?

The Domestic Reverse VAT Charge (DRC) for building and construction services represents a significant shift in the administration of VAT for the construction industry within the UK. With the VAT onus moving from supplier to the customer, implementation of the DRC could bring unwelcomed concerns for some businesses; the only solace being a statement from the HMRC on 'applying a light touch in dealing with any errors made in the first six months of the new legislation'. Moe Yassin, associate with Beyond Corporate, takes a closer look.
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Business

New board members lined up for Greater Manchester LEP

The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership is set to appoint five new board members as part of the city region's plans to create a "fairer and greener economy" beyond the pandemic.
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Scanlans chairman to hand over the reins

The chairman of property management and surveying practice Scanlans is handing over the reins as he embarks on a new career as a mediator.
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Funding boost for Lea Green station

A new station building and additional car parking spaces will be built at Lea Green in St Helens after a £14.8m boost was secured for the project.
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Trio of contract wins for Studio LWD

Poulton-based brand building agency Studio LWD has made a strong start to 2021 after securing three major contracts.
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Business Matters: Investing in digital technology changes for tomorrow

David Harrison from KPMG agrees with the old saying necessity is the mother of invention. So what does a crisis spur? Transformation, if the North West’s business community’s reaction to the pandemic is anything to go by.
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Property

Mixed-use Lancaster scheme back before committee

A mixed-use development – including an extra care scheme – lined up for Lancaster has been recommended for approval almost a month after being deferred
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Approval for Merseyside Dockworkers Sports & Social Club scheme

The former Merseyside Dockworkers Sports & Social Club site is set to be transformed into a residential scheme by Persimmon Homes after plans were approved.
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£562m boost for home energy efficiency

Government funding of more than half a billion pounds will support hundreds of local authorities across England and Scotland to upgrade the least energy efficient and fuel-poor homes. The move is expected to support in excess of 8,000 jobs annually.
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New MD for Refinery

Integrated communications group Refinery has hired a new managing director
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£300k overhaul for Co-op Building

The Co-op Building in Longsight has undergone a £300,000 overhaul.
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Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

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