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Monday 2 November 2020

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US group strikes deal for Horizon Discovery

PerkinElmer, a US corporation focused on diagnostics, life science research, food, environmental and industrial testing has made an offer for Cambridgeshire-headquartered Horizon Discovery Group which values the company's share capital at £296m.
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Business Matters: Effective operations will ensure a smooth transition into a post-Covid-19 world

In a recent survey of mid-market leaders we learnt that one third of UK businesses have closed, suspended or reduced the capacity of their operations as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the current situation looking less easy for experts to predict where the economy is heading, now is the time for business leaders to be safeguarding the future of their organisation. Oliver Bridge, business consulting director at Grant Thornton, looks at the importance of effective operations.
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Deals

LRG expands in five counties with latest deal

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has acquired a multi-office lettings agent in a move that increases its footprint across four counties.
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Cranfield tech firm gets £900k funding boost

A spin-out from Cranfield University whose technology can detect and predict corrosion in pipelines has raised a further £900,000 to expand its global client base.
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IT disposal specialist acquired by listed group

A high security IT asset destruction business based in Bristol has been acquired by a listed group.
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Marston’s and Carlsberg £780m JV completes

A £780m joint venture deal between brewing giants Marston's and Carlsberg UK has completed.
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Business

MPs to vote on second England lockdown plans

Plans to introduce a second national lockdown for England are set to be voted on by MPs later this week after being outlined by the Prime Minister at the weekend.
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East of England business confidence ‘resilient’ - report

Business confidence in the East of England fell three points during October to -8 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, although the region has the second highest confidence level of the UK regions.
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Results dip at fruit and veg wholesaler

Turnover and pre-tax profits dipped at a Birmingham-based global importer and wholesaler of fresh fruit and vegetables after a "challenging" year.
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Property

Green light to replace office block with apartments

An office block in a Northamptonshire town is to be knocked down and replaced by apartments after the green light was granted.
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Knight Frank hails “strong set of results”

Property consultancy Knight Frank has hailed "strong set of results" set against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Plans for 65 homes refused

Refusal has been given for up to 65 new homes in Northamptonshire.
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Thumbs up for retirement flats

Approval has been given for 44 retirement living apartments in Northamptonshire.
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Manufacturing

Engine production suffers worst September since 2014

Engine production in the UK suffered its worst September since 2014, according to new figures.
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