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Colmore BID launches highly anticipated BID4 Business Plan

Colmore BID, one of the UK’s leading Business Improvement Districts has announced the official launch of its highly anticipated BID4 Business Plan for 2024-2029.  Since starting the consultation period in January 2023, Colmore BID has engaged closely with the local business community, seeking valuable feedback and suggestions through various interactive activities. The consultation period played […]

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BIRMINGHAM LEGAL FIRM ADVISES ON MAJOR PHARMACEUTICAL DEAL

The Life Sciences office of Gowling WLG has advised AstraZeneca on its £2.85bn deal with biopharmaceutical company Quell Therapeutics, who were advised by Cooley LLP. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca will pay Quell Therapeutics an upfront payment of $85m, comprising a cash payment and equity investment. The agreement states there will be further payment of up

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PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FIRM OPENS FIRST INTERNATIONAL HUB

Sonovate, the leading provider of embedded finance and payment solutions for the contingent workforce, recently announced the opening of a new European hub in Amsterdam as part of its international expansion strategy. Amsterdam was chosen as the location for the company’s first overseas office due to the Netherlands’ flexible working environment. The country ranks second

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XDESIGN SECURES MINORITY INVESTMENT TO ACCELERATE GROWTH

Digital consultancy xDesign has announced the securing of an 8 figure minority growth investment from Soho Square Capital LLP (“Soho Square”), an investment firm focused on financing established and growing UK and European SMEs with investments typically between £15m-£40m. The deal, which was agreed for an undisclosed amount, will see Joe Tebbutt, Principal at Soho

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CHESHIRE BASED ENTREPRENEUR NAMED AS REGIONAL FINALIST IN TOP AWARDS

Co-founder of Cheshire-based Meryl Fabrics, a pioneer in hi-tech sustainable textiles and owners of the first in-house circular economy offering in the industry, has been announced as a North West regional finalist in a trio of categories in the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023. Kevin Simpson (pictured above) has been honoured with the accolades of Sustainability

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NORTH WEST COMPANY BEGINS EXPANSION INTO CANADA

Left to Right: Fahim Islam, Fiaz Ashraf, Theo Gregory and Dom Angelo Manchester based Clear Start Accountants, is celebrating significant investment and subsequent growth in Canada, and is on target to achieve a turnover from Canadian sales of over £550,000 this year. Firmly focussed on international expansion, NW business entrepreneur Fiaz Ashraf, CEO of Clear

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CONSUMERS FOCUSING MORE ON COMPANY ETHICS DURING CURRENT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

Businesses hoping to ride out the economic downturn by reducing customer service or ditching their environmental and social commitments may find themselves punished by consumers, according to new research by management consultancy Baringa.  The company polled 6,028 consumers worldwide including 1,002 in the United Kingdom. It found that just under 4 in 5 (79%) UK

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BURNS & MCDONNELL CELEBRATES MAJOR ANNIVERSARY AT BIRMINGHAM OFFICE

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell celebrated its 125th anniversary last week, hosting a reception on the rooftop of the firm’s Birmingham office.  Burns & McDonnell leaders and employees were joined by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Chaman Lal and Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street, alongside U.S. colleagues, clients and friends of

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THE GIN BOTHY PRESERVES HERTITAGE WITH JAM SELECTION

The Gin Bothy is taking the successful artisanal brand back to where it all started as it relaunches The Jam Bothy, a range of jams and marmalades made by hand from traditional jam recipes, at the Royal Highland Show. The new Jam Bothy selection is being brought to retail, 10 years after company founder and ‘accidental

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