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New Study Names Manchester the Best City to Start a Business in the UK in 2023

Businesses in the UK have faced significant challenges in recent years; with Brexit, general elections, a global pandemic and the rising cost of living, every industry and sector has been impacted in some way. Despite these pressures, there is hope for UK businesses as analysis of data from Companies House has shown that a record […]

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Xeinadin Group Acquires WoodWhite Accountants

Xeinadin Group Limited (Xeinadin), one of the leading professional services groups in the UK and Ireland, has confirmed its acquisition of the Reading-based firm WoodWhite Accountants. Established by Paul Worthington in 1998 and with a senior management team including Chief Operating Officer Emma Newnham, Business Development Director Chris Paterson, and Director of Client Services Keith

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Social Impact Firm Appoints UK VP to Spearhead Regional Growth

WithYouWithMe, the social impact firm whose data-led talent management platform is helping businesses tackle the increasing digital skills gap, has appointed a new UK VP as it sets its sights on ambitious growth plans in the region this year and beyond. James McLaughlin (pictured above), formerly Director of Business Development at tech-for-good firm Board Intelligence,

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Global Beauty Agency Founder listed Among Women’s Business List

Sophie Attwood, founder of global communications agency SA Communications has been listed within the Management Today 35 Under 35 List, whose alumni include Stella McCartney and Karen Blackett. For more than 20 years, Management Today has championed women in business through its 35 Women Under 35 list. This year’s list features a mix of impressive,

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UK Inflation Remains Down 2.4% from Last Year

Inflation has stagnated at 8.7%, the same rate as three months ago, causing businesses and consumers concern amid hopes of a decline, since the UK has been on a downward trend in inflation figures which peaked at 11.1% last year. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to halve inflation this year, statistics shows that “Core” inflation,

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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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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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