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Friday 12 March 2021

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Vehicle manufacturer secures Venturian Investments backing

A West Yorkshire manufacturer of electric vehicles for holiday parks and attractions has been backed by Venturian Investments to help it take advantage of the the bounce back in the UK leisure market and rise in staycations.
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Ask the expert: The pathway to a Net Zero future

Helen Rylands, director at Deloitte in the North of England, says the pathway to a Net Zero future will be defined by the actions of the many and not the few. In this blog, we look at an area that touches on both the business and the personal journey, with a specific focus on the role that employee benefits can play in accelerating our Net Zero ambitions.
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Deals

Leeds office of design consultancy demerged

The Leeds office of design consultancy Elmwood has been demerged from the business as part of its founder's succession plans.
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GRP acquires Leeds brokerage

Insurance intermediary Global Risk Partners (GRP) has acquired a Leeds-based brokerage.
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Getech sets out £6.25m fundraise plans

Leeds-based geoscience services business Getech has set out plans for a £6.25m fundraise as its targets "multiple growth opportunities".
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Horticultural engineering business acquired

An East Yorkshire horticultural engineering and construction company.company has been acquired by its management together with the Atrium Agri consortium.
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Haulage company secures £2.5m BFS funding

A haulage company has secured a £2.5m funding facility from Bibby Financial Services (BFS) to support expansion plans.
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Business Matters: Businesses target growth as the cure for their Covid hangover

Tim Cross from Langleys Solicitors, says the past 12 months were uniquely challenging for almost everyone. The mix of the Coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, and a second recession in just over 10 years, has forged a completely new landscape for companies and their leaders to navigate. However, with a lockdown exit plan in place and the start of Spring here, the mood of the region’s businesses is lightening as quickly as the evenings.
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Business

Investing in digital technology - quick poll

Insider is partnering with KPMG Private Enterprise for a pulse poll to find out the views of regional businesses on investing in digital technology. The poll takes less than one minute to complete.
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John Lewis warns of store closures following 2020 losses

John Lewis has warned that it does not expect to reopen all its stores when lockdown ends after slipping to a loss of more than £500m last year.
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Three client wins for new Sheffield agency

A recently launched Sheffield-based digital marketing agency has secured three new clients, strengthened its in-house team and expanded its network of expert freelancers.
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Pop-up drive-thru venture expands

A mobile catering business is taking its a newly launched drive-thru venture on tour across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
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Property

£137m investment confirmed for Hope Valley line

A £137m government investment has been confirmed to improve journeys on the Hope Valley line between Sheffield and Manchester.
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23-storey BTR development plans lodged

Plans have been lodged for a 23-storey development featuring more than 330 build-to-rent (BTR) flats on the edge of Sheffield city centre.
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New industrial development acquired in £4.1m deal

A new build industrial development in West Yorkshire has been acquired in a £4.1m deal.
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Keyland brings first phase of Whitby development to market

Keyland Developments, the property trading arm of Kelda Group and sister company to Yorkshire Water, has launched the first phase of a new residential development in Whitby.
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New schedule announced by MIPIM organiser

The organiser of the MIPIM property conference has released its schedule for the next 12 months which features an event in Cannes in September before the showcase returns to its traditional March dates in 2022. The plan to host an event in Cannes this June was "not possible", MIPIM director Ronan Vaspart said.
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Manufacturing

New offices completed at heating manufacturer’s Hull factory

Work completed on new offices for heating manufacturer Groupe Atlantic at its facility in Hull.
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Eurocell eyes “further progress” despite reporting pre-tax loss

Eurocell, the manufacturer of PVC window, roof and door products, has reported a pre-tax loss in its full-year results. However, the company said that it is well placed to achieve "further progress" after a strong second half.
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Work to start on £23m railway project

Work is set to start this weekend on a £23m project to improve the railway between Sheffield and Shireoaks.
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Power contractor starts work on gas peaking plants project

A West Yorkshire high-voltage power contractor has begun design work for two new gas peaking plants in Lancashire.
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