A Birmingham-based HR software provider has been acquired by a North West rival. Natural HR was founded by husband and wife team Jason and Sarah Dowzell and runs cloud-based HR software products. It has now been bought out by Moorepay which also offers payroll and HR software and services, and advice and consultancy to SMEs […]
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Banking giant HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank after the Government and Bank of England stepped in to “facilitate” a private sale. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that all customer deposits have been protected under the deal, and that no taxpayer cash was involved. The deal comes after the
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Michael Brodie (pictured above), Chief Executive of NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) which has its headquarters in Newcastle was presented with a CBE in recognition of services to health. Michael has been awarded the highest ranking in the British Empire Order from HRH the Princess Royal for his work, particularly during the pandemic. As well
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Profits at the billionaire Issa brothers’ retail and petrol station empire increased to almost $1.5bn during 2022, according to new figures. EG Group, whose brands include Cooplands, Cumberland Farms, Leon and Euro Garages, has posted an EBITDA of $1.46bn on a constant currency basis, up by 1.9% compared to 2021. The Blackburn headquartered group’s turnover
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British Steel has won its largest ever order for rail sleepers in a major export deal that will upgrade track at a mine in Guinea, with 244,000 units heading to West Africa. Produced in Scunthorpe, home to the firm’s rail expertise, it equates to more than 20,000 tonnes of steel, with delivery over the next
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FDM Group, a leading provider of technology and professional services has announced a global collaboration with Microsoft, positioning them as a Global Workforce Development Partner to the tech company. As a part of the programme, the FTSE 250 professional services firm is formally recognised as a premier solutions provider that can connect its customers with
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A networking group for freelance and self-employed mothers across the South West has opened five new hubs. Freelance Mum was founded by former BBC Radio Bristol presenter Faye Dicker in 2013, as she looked to juggle her own parenting commitments with her voiceover work, and to support other parents in business. The group ran ‘netwalks’
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New store openings and the growing popularity of Greggs in the evening have helped the high street bakery brand to generate sales of £1.5bn. A record 186 new shop openings during 2022 helped the Newcastle-based firm attract more customers close to pre-pandemic levels, it said in preliminary results published to the London Stock Exchange. Greggs
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Female business leaders from across the UK came together in Birmingham this week for an inspirational roundtable discussion to mark International Women’s Day. Since 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements and strength of women worldwide. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and encourages people to imagine a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes,
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Highcross Shopping Centre, previously described as the flagship destination in the Hammerson property empire, has entered receivership. Global property specialists Savills stepped in as receivers at the Leicester shopping mall on February 9 according to letters posted last week to shops and business operating there. Tenants have been told Savills is involved solely with the
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