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Tuesday 6 October 2020

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Salford masterplan set to move ahead

Plans to transport part of Salford into a "globally recognised destination for people to live, learn, work, visit, play and be active" are set to take a step forward.
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Business Matters: Farewell Job Retention Scheme; welcome Job Support Scheme

The government has finally announced its plan to support jobs when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October. The new Job Support Scheme, launched in the House of Commons on 24 September, will run for six months from the beginning of November.
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Deals

DLA Piper boosted by North West activity

DLA Piper's North West corporate team has been buoyed by a strong period despite ongoing uncertainties in the economy. The firm is also optimistic about the pipeline of activity.
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Apprenticeship provider acquired in Enact-backed MBO

A 300-strong provider of apprenticeships and adult education has been acquired in a management buyout (MBO), backed by SME fund Enact.
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B-North raises further £1m

B-North, which is building an SME lending bank for the UK, has raised a further £1m as it moves closer to obtaining regulatory approval.
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Crowdcube and Seedrs agree merger

Crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Seedrs have agreed terms for a merger, in a move the pair said will accelerate their plans to create the world’s largest private equity marketplace.
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Business Matters: Future of cities

Jessica Bowles, director of strategy for Bruntwood, discusses how it's easy to get caught in the here and now but we must look ahead to the future of our cities.
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Business

Co-operative Bank chief executive to step down

The chief executive of the Co-operative Bank is to step down.
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Investment manager in at Palatine

Palatine has appointed a new investment manager to its Impact Fund team in Manchester.
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The Factory budget set for £45m increase

The budget for Manchester's The Factory – a purpose built arts space capable of hosting music, dance, theatre, opera, visual arts and contemporary work – is set to increase by £45m amid the ongoing global pandemic.
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Property

Burnley supermarket plans set to advance

Plans to redevelop a site in Burnley with a job-creating supermarket look set to move ahead this week.
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HQ move for Continental Textiles

Fashion and accessories distributor Continental Textiles has moved to a larger headquarters to accommodate a growing team.
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Permission secured for Droylsden scheme

Taylor Wimpey and Bellway have secured planning permission for a huge residential scheme in Droylsden.
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Manufacturing

Vital Energi secures £17m contract

Blackburn-based Vital Energi has secured a £17m contract to provide a primary energy infrastructure package for a pair of plots at Nine Elms Park.
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Pixel Kicks appointed by Altrincham FC

Pixel Kicks has been appointed by Altrincham FC as their digital partner.
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Stockport Council seeks views on A34 plans

Views on a raft of improvements proposed along the A34 corridor are being sought by Stockport Council.
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Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

Greater Manchester Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

Liverpool City Region Inward Investment Guide 2020

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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