Net Zero North West calls for £200bn investment into green projects Jul 15, 2021 A total of 18 North West green projects should receive an investment of more than £200bn to help create or support over 660,000 jobs in the region, according to a new report. Unveiled by Net Zero North West at an event with Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, the report has been authored by analysts at Siemens […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
14 major pension funds sign-up to create net-zero investment portfolios Jul 15, 2021 The chairs of corporate pension funds including Tesco, Unilever, BT and Pennon are among the signatories of a new commitment to halve portfolio emissions by 2030 and bring them to net-zero by 2050. Signatories of the commitment, led by the Prince of Wales’ Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) initiative, collectively manage almost £268bn in assets, and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report reveals need for collaboration to unlock true potential of Freeports Jul 15, 2021 Businesses are positive as they await the arrival of Freeports in England– but education and business leaders raise concerns over skills shortages and the need for more collaboration to drive success. Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) launched its UK Freeports business sentiment report this week, representing the views of over 500 UK businesses […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Muse Developments submits plans to accelerate Stockport Exchange Jul 15, 2021 Muse Developments – one of the UK’s best at delivering repurposed regeneration in towns and cities – working in partnership with Stockport Council has submitted for reserved matters planning to accelerate the delivery of the fourth phase at Stockport Exchange – one of the Greater Manchester’s most connected and accessible business hubs. Both the Council […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Seaside hotel redevelopment moves forward as loan secured Jul 15, 2021 Aldermore bank has provided a £4.6 million property development loan to Refresh Property Group Limited, part of the wider group of companies comprising of Acorn Homes Group Ltd, for the construction of 40 new residential apartments on the site of the former Lynton House Hotel. In December 2008, the 56-bed Lynton House Hotel was ravaged […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Glenhawk to accelerate growth in Midlands, North and Scotland Jul 15, 2021 Glenhawk, the fast-growing UK challenger lender, has appointed Paul Gavin as Business Development Manager, with responsibility for growing the Company’s loan book across the Midlands, North of England and Scotland. Paul, who brings over 20 years of financial services experience, will be based in Manchester and report directly to Director of Sales, Jamie Pritchard. He […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bridge Industrial acquires two new sites for industrial development Jul 14, 2021 Bridge Industrial, the US-based industrial real estate operating company and investment manager, has announced two new site acquisitions in Barking and Uxbridge, shortly after acquiring its first project since opening its London office in November 2020. The freehold of River House on the Riverside Industrial Way, Uxbridge UB8 has been acquired in a sale and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Green Jobs Taskforce sets out actions to deliver a green industrial revolution Jul 14, 2021 Independent Green Jobs Taskforce issues call to action on how the UK can deliver a green industrial revolution with Government, business and the education sector working together – declaring every job has the potential to become green UK Government reaffirms its commitment to supporting workers as our economy transitions to a low carbon future with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer to help developer build 1,000 homes Jul 13, 2021 Advisory Board Constituted With HE Shaukat Aziz (Ex Global CEO Of Private Banking Citi Bank And Former Prime Minister Of Pakistan) And Lord Norman Lamont (Former Chancellor Of The Exchequer UK) Halkin Investments CEO Becomes Non-Executive Chairman As part of ME Developments strategy to deliver £400m of new homes over the next 36 months, the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans submitted for 285,000 sq ft industrial and road-side development Jul 13, 2021 Plans for 285,000 sq ft of industrial, warehousing and roadside opportunities at Sheffield Business Park, which could create up to 500 jobs, have been submitted. Launched as Catalyst, the new development at Sheffield Business Park will offer design and build opportunities for sale or to let from 22,354 to 108,237 sq ft offering the advantageous […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
