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Tuesday 15 June 2021

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Software firm eyes expansion after securing funding boost

A software company which uses video games to help businesses manage and motivate their sales teams is eyeing expansion after securing new funding.
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Business Matters: Drive growth by investing in the right people

Chris Raybould is the managing director of PeoplesFuture Ltd, a subsidiary of Coventry University which helps to prepare students for the world of work. He explains why it's important for new and imminent arrivals to the job market to be as skilled as possible — to boost their own career prospects and to ensure the continued growth of their prospective employers.
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Deals

National Grid completes Western Power Distribution deal

National Grid has completed the acquisition of PPL WPD Investments, the holding company of Western Power Distribution. The competition regulator's review of the transaction is ongoing.
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HCR advises on £40m sale

Law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys has advised on a £40m sale and £1.6m acquisition for Tavistock Investments.
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Crowe supports £112m of Midlands deals

The Midlands office of Crowe has supported 14 deals worth £112m in the past 12 months.
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Business Matters: Net Zero Carbon – the basics

Alex MacGruer, associate director at Faithful+Gould, says in today's rapidly changing world it can be difficult to keep up with the evolving vocabulary related to sustainability. One of the latest phrases to garner popular use in the construction world is 'Net Zero'.
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Business

Business leaders react to “hugely disappointing” roadmap delay

Prominent business organisations have reacted to the UK Government's decision to delay the planned easing of lockdown restrictions by four weeks and called for support for affected firms.
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First ever revenue drop as Premier League clubs slip to record losses

Premier League clubs have collectively recorded their first ever drop in revenue, according to new analysis from Deloitte Sports Business Group, as well the largest pre-tax loss in the division's history.
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Strong start for Boohoo

Boohoo has enjoyed a strong start to the year as Q1 sales increased by more than £100m. The group has also made "excellent progress" on its Agenda for Change programme.
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Property

Plans lodged for new Coseley homes

Plans have been lodged for a new housing development on a site previously used as a leisure facility in Coseley.
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Approval for housing plans on former industrial site

Proposals to build new homes on a former industrial site in Cradley have been approved.
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Duo of lettings at Quartz Point Business Park

Birmingham-based regional property investor Colmore Capital has revealed a duo of lettings at its Quartz Point Business Park in Solihull.
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£50m loan provided to support retirement living portfolio acquisition

OakNorth Bank has provided a £50m loan to Brigid Investments to support the acquisition of a UK retirement living rental portfolio.
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Work starts on Ricoh Arena convention centre

Work has started on the creation of a multimillion-pound convention centre at Ricoh Arena ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Manufacturing

JLR to develop hydrogen-powered fuel cell prototype

Jaguar Land Rover is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle prototype with testing scheduled to begin this year.  
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Former Birmingham workshop sold to education provider

Commercial agents at Harris Lamb have sold a former Birmingham workshop to an education provider for £750,000.
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First homes on sale at new Bellway scheme

The first homes have gone on sale at a new Bellway housing development in Staffordshire.
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