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JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'
JD Sports
Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states
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Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business
North West
DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America
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RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
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£2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money moves closer as shareholders are sent offer details
Finance
Virgin Money also updated shareholders on its current trading
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Video game studio Starlight Games founded by Psygnosis and Sony veterans aims to help young people into industry
Tech
'Our vision is to foster a creative ecosystem where talent can flourish'
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West Yorkshire retailer Flair Furniture snaps up assets of e-commerce business Cuckooland
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The Heckmondwike company has acquired Cuckooland’s website and assets
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Shipbuilder A&P Group to close North East yard impacting jobs
Maritime
The repair and conversion specialist has operated from the Teesport base for more than 20 years
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Cirata narrows losses as it reveals 'whack-a-mole' challenges of potential fraud crisis
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The listed data specialist said efforts to claw back nearly £650,000 in bonuses from former bosses had so far been unsuccessful
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Buyout deal for law firm Higgs
West Midlands
Brierley Hill practice has expanded its foothold in the West Midlands by acquiring Lewis Onions Solicitors
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Deloitte appoints new boss for South West and Wales
Deloitte
Dave Tansley is a consulting partner who joined the firm in 1994
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SMEs adapt recruitment approach to counter cost-of-living pressures
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The Skills for Life campaign aims to help SMEs utilise a range of government training and employment schemes
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Pennon blames heavy rain for pollution performance
Company Results
Pennon said storms across the West of England had proved "challenging"
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Bentley chief to take over at Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Adrian Hallmark will join the sports car manufacturer later this year
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Interclass secures funding from CITB’s Industry Impact Fund
Partner Stories
The National Federation of Builders found that 1 in 4 individuals working in construction identifies as neurodiverse
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Banking & Finance
The world is about to get its first ever trillionaire
The fortunes of the five richest men have spiked by 114% in real terms since 2020
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Why we need to look again at a new international airport for Wales and the South West of England
South West
Cardiff and Bristol airports would need to close to support a new international airport handling 20 million passengers annually, says Grant Thornton economist Joel Strange
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The top 10 youngest billionaires in the UK named
Finance
New analysis of Forbes data by City Index has revealed the youngest billionaires in the country
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Government still taking 'big decisions' as he talks inflation, HS2, and Britain's science superpowers
Jeremy Hunt
Exclusive: BusinessLive meets Chancellor as he sets off a lightning bolt in Manchester
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The end of an era for UK steelmaking with Tata to move Port Talbot to electric arc furnaces
Wales
The decision will see around 3,000 Tata Steel UK jobs lost with the majority in Port Talbot
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Enterprise
West Midlands
West Midlands sees slower rise in output as demand growth falters - report
Private sector firms in the West Midlands signalled only a fractional rise in new business intakes during March
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North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments
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Companies taking part in this week's round-up include Hines and Olympian Homes, Geowarmth, Grid Smarter Cities, Blackstone, AAP, Red Rover Interactive and Vrai
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Transform Trade confirms 'strong voice for fair trade is alive and well' following partner firm's demise
People
The Newcastle company said it is in 'position of growth' once more after taking a hit when Traidcraft Plc ceased trading
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Maritime tech firm Ceto hopes to tap into lucrative South Korean market
Exports
The event in London took place six months after Ceto secured investment of £1.5m for its data analytics tech
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Robell Control Systems undergoes management buyout
West Midlands
Company founders have exited the business which has been taken over by a new senior team
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Technology
Tech
Video game studio Starlight Games founded by Psygnosis and Sony veterans aims to help young people into industry
'Our vision is to foster a creative ecosystem where talent can flourish'
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AI talent pool grows in Liverpool, Accenture research shows
Technology
UK Tech Talent Tracker analyses data from LinkedIn
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Electric battery firm AESC submits plans for third gigafactory in Sunderland
Automotive
The Japanese manufacturer has had a North East presence for 12 years and has a second plant currently under construction
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Cyber security firm Tekgem expands overseas with hunt for new base in UAE
Technology
The County Durham firm currently has 30 employees but will be recruiting for more when it settles on a location for its new base
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Software firm moves to bigger offices at Exeter Science Park
South West
The company was founded in 2019 and now has more than 40,000 customers worldwide
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Retail Consumer
JD Sports
JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'
Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states
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West Yorkshire retailer Flair Furniture snaps up assets of e-commerce business Cuckooland
Deals
The Heckmondwike company has acquired Cuckooland’s website and assets
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Asda announces £1bn earnings as its number of stores tops 1,000
Asda
The Leeds-based chain saw a growth in clothing and food sales to nearly £22bn last year
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Wain Homes says 'broken planning system' is hitting housebuilders as market remains subdued
Housing
Developer remains upbeat despite falls in turnover and profits
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Morrisons workers to hold strike ballot in row over pensions
Retail & High Street
Fellow supermarket chain Asda is also facing a strike from some of its workers
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Manufacturing
North West
Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business
DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America
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West Wales steel-framed building venture Shufflebottom acquired in multi-million-pound deal
Deals
The deal was orchestrated by Gambit Corporate Finance
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Medtech firm Convatec multi-million-pound renewable energy project plans at south Wales site
Manufacturing
Convatec said if approved the energy hub could generate up to 90% of its electricity needs at its Rhymneyu factory
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North Shields' Chirton Engineering part of Carr's Group being considered for sale
Company Results
The North Tyneside precision components specialist could be disposed as part of the group's engineering division which is said to be performing well
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Turf manufacturer SIS Pitches aims for global growth with factory investment and key hires
Manufacturing
Clients include Celtic, Rangers and global universities
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Commercial Property
property news
RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
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Luxury chauffeur business secures new base in Birmingham
West Midlands
Executive Transfers agrees lease deal on business unit in the north of the city
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Double delight as Birmingham sweeps the board at BCO Awards
West Midlands
Two city centre buildings both win twice at annual awards and will now compete against the nation's best at UK event later this year
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New images show how £1.6m Federation of Sport gaming hub will look in Hull city centre
Business of Sport
The new entertainment centre will create 50 jobs when it opens
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University College Birmingham announces new office deal
West Midlands
Institute will be establishing a student support and business hub in Baskerville House
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Professional Services
Deloitte
New boss for Deloitte in the North West as Jo Ahmed takes over from Andy Westbrook as practice senior partner
Ms Ahmed is honorary consul for Japan in Manchester
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The average house price in Wales falls for the fifth consecutive quarter
Housing
The Principality Building Society said the average house price in January to March this year fell 2.1% on the quarter and 6.5% on the year.
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£2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money moves closer as shareholders are sent offer details
Finance
Virgin Money also updated shareholders on its current trading
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MSB Solicitors to open offices in Birmingham and Chester
Law
Fifth and sixth offices for growing business
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North East business leaders presented open banking vision
Finance
The body set up to supervise banks' move into data sharing has said it poses a big opportunity for North East fintechs
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Economic Development
Economic Development
New university role for former Confused.com boss Debra Williams
Dr Debra Williams has taken up a pro vice-chancellor role with the University of Wales Trinity St David.
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Campaign for Business: Greater Manchester leaders focus on skills, transport and net zero
North West
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce canvassed business leaders ahead of local and national polls
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Humber Border Control Posts ready for new post-Brexit rules
Economy
Two soon to be launched facilities at the ports of Immingham and Hull will receive animal and plant products from EU countries
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Wales has lowest employment and highest economic inactivity rates in the UK
Economy
The number of working age economic inactive would fill the Principality Stadium seven times
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Consultation on 'world leading' carbon capture plans
North West
Viridor to explain proposals to 'decarbonise the waste industry' in the North West
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The deal was orchestrated by Gambit Corporate Finance
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property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
Port of Blyth posts record results for third consecutive year
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The core port operating business was the main contributor for its success in 2023
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Retail & Consumer
JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'
Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states
Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business
North West
DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America
Port of Blyth posts record results for third consecutive year
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The core port operating business was the main contributor for its success in 2023
West Midlands sees slower rise in output as demand growth falters - report
West Midlands
Private sector firms in the West Midlands signalled only a fractional rise in new business intakes during March
RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff