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North East firms tackle almost two million overdue invoices in 'incredibly challenging' year
Professional Services
Insolvency body R3 analysed data provided by Creditsafe to reveal the figures
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Inflation falls to 2.5% in surprise dip as fuel costs rise
Bank Of England
The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.5% in December from 2.6% in November, the Office for National Statistics said
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Brooks Macdonald set to transition from AIM to LSE main market in strategic growth move
By City AM
The move will enhance the asset manager's "corporate profile", as well as extend the "opportunity to own its ordinary shares to a broader group of investors"
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FTSE 100 climbs and º£½ÇÊÓƵ gilts rebound as lower inflation boosts rate cut expectations
By City AM
The FTSE 100 rose and gilts posted a recovery on Wednesday after the latest inflation figures came in below expectations, prompting traders to bet on at least two interest rate cuts this year
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JP Morgan highlights º£½ÇÊÓƵ policy strain as gilt yields soar, impacting government borrowing costs
By City AM
JP Morgan has warned that º£½ÇÊÓƵ policy credibility is "coming under pressure" amid turmoil in the gilt market and fears about slow growth
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First North West deal for European investor Crossbay as it acquires Greater Manchester warehouses
Knight Frank
Last month MARK announced its Crossbay II fund had secured €660m (£556m) in total fund commitments
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Dow Schofield Watts hails uptick in deal volumes after the Budget as it advises on £809m worth of deals in 2024
Finance
Group says the year saw it advise on '22 significant transactions'
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Lloyds Bank to cut bonuses of senior staff who don't go into the office
By City AM
The lender is reportedly reviewing office attendance as part of its bonus targets for around 60,000 of its most senior employees
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KPMG boosts senior team with key appointments
West Midlands
Five team members have started new roles in fields such as mergers, private enterprise and public sector
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Black Country insurance brokerage acquired by North West firm
Finance
MyPolicy has been bought out by Acorn Group as it looks to strengthen its position in the telematics insurance market
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Askews Legal doubles in size following triple deal
West Midlands
West Midlands firm has acquired three other practices whose partners are retiring
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Pound sterling suffers fresh 14-month low as traders pare bets on Fed rate cuts
By City AM
The pound was the worst performing currency against the dollar in the G-10 on Monday, as traders bet that the Federal Reserve will only cut interest rates once this year.
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Five taxes Rachel Reeves could raise to plug the funding gap after her Budget
By City AM
The Chancellor has said taxes will not rise further - but she has not ruled out everything. Here are five ways she could raise more revenue
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Newcastle law firm Sintons toasts strong year as revenues rise 11%
Company Results
The firm has also spent a significant sum on a refurbishment of it city centre offices
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Newcastle lawyer expands firm into London and grows headcount with graduates
property news
JLF Law has taken up premises in Soho, in addition to its Newcastle Bank House headquarters
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Clive Owens LLP, Filtronic, GSC Grays, Jacksons Law Firm and Johnston Carmichael
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US jobs surge impacts global markets: Pound tumbles and º£½ÇÊÓƵ gilt yields spike
By City AM
The pound tumbled to its lowest level since November 2023 against the dollar on the back of a strong US jobs report - raising fears the Bank of England could hike rates sooner than expected
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Emma Suchland steps up as PwC's new Northern leader, succeeding Armoghan Mohammed
By City AM
Emma Suchland has been named as PwC's new regional market lead for the North after Armoghan Mohammed announced his retirement
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De La Rue's stock soars after £246m takeover bid by Edi Truell's firms
By City AM
The banknote printer has reportedly been offered 125p a share in a conditional offer, roughly 25 per cent higher than its stock price before the news, by companies founded by private entrepreneur Edi Truell
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Firms set to hike prices to battle Rachel Reeves' tax raid, Bank of England survey suggests
By City AM
The Bank of England's latest decision maker panel survey of financial chiefs depicted a gloomy picture for the economy, with firms set to hike prices to battle the Chancellor's tax raid
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MBO at Black Country contractor
West Midlands
Family-owned GI Sykes is looking forward to next chapter after buyout of founder's grandsons
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Ward Hadaway hails record revenues as key hires across the North spur growth
Company Results
The Newcastle firm is working towards achieving £100m turnover in the next nine years
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Morson Group grows specialist engineering arm with deal for Orange Solutions
North West
'As part of the Morson Group, we will continue to build on our reputation'
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ government bonds hit 25-year low as inflation fears persist
By City AM
Yields on government debt around the world climbed significantly on Tuesday, signalling a lack of investor appetite for sovereign debt
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