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Wednesday 14 July 2021

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Turnover and profits climb at freight giant’s UK arm

Turnover and profits have climbed at the UK arm of a global freight forwarder specialising in beer, wine and distilled spirits, according to newly filed results.
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Ask the expert: How to ‘be your own boss’ through franchising

Imogen Clarke, head of franchise development at home care franchise business Home Instead, shares her insights into franchising and how the model helps people to be their own boss.
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Deals

Digital pharmacy platform secures investment

IW Capital has invested in Essex-based end-to-end digital pharmacy platform SimplyMeds.
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AstraZeneca’s $39bn Alexion deal clears final hurdle

Biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca's proposed $39bn takeover of Alexion Pharmaceuticals has cleared a major hurdle, with completion now close.
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Cardiovascular disease specialist to float with £42.2m market cap

An Oxfordshire business focused on the risk assessment, prediction and prevention of cardiovascular disease is set to float on the London Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of more than £42m.
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Pitalia Capital to launch £50m investment fund

Pitalia Capital has outlined plans to launch a £50m investment fund in response to increased demand for capital and support from small to mid-sized businesses across the UK. The move comes on the back of a senior hire at the firm who will lead the venture.
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Revolution Beauty Group eyes £495m market cap with AIM listing

Revolution Beauty Group has shed further light on its proposed admission to AIM, with the move set to give the multi-brand outfit a market capitalisation of £495m.
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Film production company launches crowdfunding campaign

A production company has launched a crowdfunding campaign support a new project set to film in the East of England.
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Business

Bank backs car dealer’s growth drive

A Bedford car dealership is aiming to increase its turnover by one-fifth after revamping its premises with the support of a seven-figure loan from Lloyds Bank.
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Revenues jump by 21 per cent at Hotel Chocolat

Confectioner Hotel Chocolat is expected to report revenues of £165m for its latest financial year, a 21 per cent increase on 2020.
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Investment to boost cybersecurity growth across UK

Cyber businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £700,000 fund.
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Freeths pays back Job Retention Scheme funds

Freeths LLP has revealed that it is paying back funds received from the government’s Job Retention Scheme after the firm exceeded its 2020/21 Covid-adjusted targets.
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Revenue surges past £100m mark at Knights

Revenue surged past the £100m mark at listed law firm Knights during its latest financial year, according to new results.
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Steamboat Creative works on branding for wind farm project

Design consultancy Steamboat Creative has worked on the branding for a major offshore wind farm project.
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Property

Tritax Symmetry secures green light for major Bicester schemes

Tritax Symmetry has secured planning permission for the development of two major industrial schemes at its logistics park in Bicester, which will add more than half a million sq ft of space to the site.
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Adviser hired to lead development’s latest equity raise

Clearwater International has been appointed to raise capital on the latest stage of development of a major commercial estate in Oxfordshire.
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Listed Oxfordshire hotel snapped up

A grade ll-listed hotel located near Blenheim Palace World Heritage site in Oxfordshire has been acquired off a guide price of £2.75m.
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Consultation to take place on Oxpens vision

Plans to create a new quarter in Oxford's Oxpens will be put on show at consultation events this month.
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Work starts on Wantage Eastern Link Road

St Modwen has started work on the Wantage Eastern Link Road and appointed ACS Construction Group as contractor.
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Home tech company relocates with HSBC UK backing

A designer and supplier of home technology gadgets and products has relocated to new premises in Luton, supported by a six-figure commercial mortgage from HSBC UK.
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Speedy opens East Anglia rail service centre

Equipment and tool hire firm Speedy has opened a specialist rail service centre in East Anglia.
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