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Facing El Niño: From Weather Forecast to Business Stress Test
“All other tropical storms must bow before El Niño,” American comedian Chris Farley declared during a mock weather forecast on Saturday Night Live in 1997. He wasn’t wrong. Tropical storms may wreak havoc in specific areas for a short period of time, but El Niño affects the whole world. Hence the intense interest in the El Niño currently underway, which global forecasts agree should strengthen through the remainder of 2026 and likely persist into early 2027.
Liverpool firm Next Energy donate £20,000 to support community
Liverpool business Next Energy have donated £20,000 to a care home and two separate primary schools to help thousands of local people. Next Energy, the domestic retrofit specialists headquartered in Prescot, donated £6,500 to Roby Park Primary School for new PE kits and £5,000 to Roby Lodge Care Home, which will fund purchase of a tablet device specifically used with dementia patients, providing access to games, YouTube, FaceTime calls and other applications to engage patients.
Tesco, HSBC UK and Financial Times win big alongside top celebs at star-studded 2024 British LGBT Awards
Global business leaders and corporations including Tesco, HSBC UK and the Financial Times were honoured at the 2024 British LGBT+ Awards alongside celebrity names such as Rylan Clark, David Tennant, Marc Almond and Lianne Sanderson.
Legacie successfully appointed to £1.5 billion Innovation Chain North Framework
Legacie has been appointed by Great Places Housing Group to its Innovation Chain North (ICN) framework of contractors and consultants for the next 4 years. The £1.5 billion framework has been designed to support delivery of new homes across the north of England, not only to support Great Places’ affordable development programme but also other Housing Associations operating across the north of England.
Next Energy continue rapid growth with new office opening in West Midlands
Next Energy has secured two new major clients, announcing the opening of a new office to support the expansion. The domestic retrofit specialists have been engaged by West Midlands Combined Authority, and Sandwell Borough Council to work on 1,500 properties in the region. Next Energy will improve homes on these schemes via a mix of fabric and renewable measures in a combined £15 million of work.
Jarron to deliver 406 luxury residential units in £110 million Liverpool scheme with 380 jobs created
Major North West developer Jarron is bringing forward 406 luxury apartments and townhouses to Leeds Street in Liverpool City Centre, in a major £110 million scheme. Jarron, who acquired the Metalworks site in September 2023, will deliver a mix of best in class one, two and three bed apartments, as well as five ‘New York City’ style townhouses. The Metalworks will provide modern living forged in the historic heart of Liverpool.
Liverpool based international sales agent RWinvest confirm trio of major promotions across UK as pipeline grows
Liverpool-based international sales agent RWinvest have confirmed a trio of major promotions across their UK operation. The business, which has a headquarters in Liverpool and office in London, is also opening a new 2,500 sq ft base in Manchester as part of the £30 million Merchants Wharf development. This week, the firm which was named Best Real Estate Agency in the UK Property Awards in 2023, announced three key promotions.
Legacie nominated for two major accolades at 2024 Metro Employer’s Excellence Awards
Leading North West development and construction company Legacie has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards. The business, launched by chief executive John Morley in 2016, has a track record of delivering transformative housing and commercial development schemes in Liverpool and Manchester. The company is also expanding into other areas other parts of the UK.
Brantones nominated for Best Practice Award at 2024 Metro Employer’s Awards
Leading North West affordable living developper Brantones has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The purpose driven developer, established in 1990, has a distinguished track record of creating affordable, caring and supported living developments. The business has now been shortlisted, alongside some of Britain’s biggest organisations, by the national Metro newspaper for an award celebrating best practice.
SHEIN announced as 2024 Women’s Football Awards headline partner as Jamie Carragher and Eni Aluko return to host flagship event
Global online fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailer SHEIN has been announced as the 2024 headline partner for the Women’s Football Awards. The announcement follows a successful partnership in 2023 when SHEIN supported the inaugural ceremony which saw the biggest names in women’s football recognised for outstanding achievements.
Football For Change announces Brantones as official Charity Champion of the Year
Football For Change has announced Brantones as its Charity Champion of the Year for the work it does to support the social mobility initiative. Brantones is an affordable, caring and supported living developer which delivers housing solutions for the people who need them most.
Business leaders set to win big alongside top celebs at star-studded 2024 British LGBT Awards 10 year anniversary celebration
Global business leaders and corporations including Google, Burberry and Legal & General have been shortlisted for a series of major accolades ahead of the glittering 2024 British LGBT+ Awards. The British LGBT+ Awards also honour mainstream celebrities and media trailblazers who have used their platform to create and drive positive long-term change within the community, as well as contributing to LGBT+ initiatives, including allies.
Legacie welcomes 50th prison leaver on flagship back to work programme
Legacie, which has been delivering some of Liverpool’s most prominent commercial and residential development schemes, welcomed its 50th prison leaver on a flagship back-to-work programme this week. The property development and construction business boosted a government drive to get prison leavers in 2016 and has since supported over 50 people reset their lives by providing training and career development opportunities.
Bumper year for Next Energy as energy solutions firm secures £40m in contract deals
Leading energy retrofitting firm Next Energy has secured £40m in contract deals as part of the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave (SHDF) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) initiatives. The energy business, which is headquartered in Prescot, has agreed deals to work with some of Merseyside’s most prominent social landlords including Plus Dane Housing and Livv Housing Group – while it is also contracted with Cheshire East Council and Manchester City Council respectively.
Liverpool firm RWinvest wins Best Real Estate Agency award at UK Property Awards
Liverpool property giant RWinvest has been named Best Real Estate Agency at the glittering UK Property Awards in London. The event, held at the London Marriott Hotel, celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property & real estate industry in the UK.
Liverpool firm start major £3.5million redevelopment of abandoned Toxteth hotel into 25 luxury apartments
Liverpool firm EW Developments has started construction on a major £3.5 million redevelopment of Jamaica House in Toxteth. Jamaica House – on Upper Parliament Street, which has been left derelict and abandoned but was originally a key part of the Liverpool 8 community – will be transformed into 25 luxury apartments. Opened by Leonard Airborne in the 1970s, Jamaica House become a thriving nightclub venue in L8.
Swinton Insurance and SHEIN to sponsor 2023 Football For Change gala as charity aims to raise £1 million
Manchester-based Swinton Insurance and online fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN is set to sponsor the third annual Football For Change gala taking place in Manchester this month. The social mobility and charitable initiative was launched in 2021 by some of the biggest names from world football including Liverpool and England international Trent Alexander-Arnold, Leicester City star Conor Coady and Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham.
Sedulo Funding Solutions appoint Commercial Finance Director to spearhead Manchester growth
Sedulo Funding Solutions, one of the fastest growing commercial finance advisory businesses in the UK, and part of Sedulo Group, has announced the appointment of Carl Finlayson as Commercial Finance Director out of the Manchester headquarters.
Sedulo Group appoint Audit Director from Big Four as mid-tier status grows
Sedulo Group has announced the appointment of Katelyn Dutton from KPMG as Audit Director in Liverpool. The appointment cements Sedulo within the business advisory mid-tier division, following a recruitment drive which continues to add expertise in response to an ever-expanding nationwide client base. Sedulo Group, one of the fastest growing business advisory firms in the UK, is currently on course to record a consecutive year of 25% growth.
Business leaders and corporations set to win big at Ethnicity Awards 2023
Business leaders and global corporations including Google, Channel 4, Paramount, Lloyds Banking Group and Jaguar Land Rover have been shortlisted for a series of top accolades ahead of the Ethnicity Awards, in partnership with HSBC, which will take place at a glittering ceremony in London on November 2nd. The Ethnicity Awards celebrate individuals and organisations that support Black, Asian and diverse Ethnic communities.
Sedulo Funding Solutions makes strategic key hire after 50% growth in 12 months
The funding arm of national business advisory firm Sedulo Group, Sedulo Funding Solutions, has announced the appointment of new Commercial Finance Director, Brian Love. Sedulo Funding Solutions will utilise Love’s extensive property knowledge, gained from an impressive career across Barclays, Christie Finance and Newable, to build a specialist property team.
Nexus Residential and Legacie Developments reach practical completion on major Liverpool property development
Prominent Liverpool-based developers Nexus Residential and Legacie Developments have reached practical completion on their North Liverpool property project. The joint venture between the two businesses is a luxury modern apartment development, constructed on the northern perimeter of the city centre, with keys handed over to tenants in July.
Sedulo raise massive £125,000 as celebrities unite for star-studded bash
Pop superstars Liberty X teamed up with Shola Ama and Gok Wan in Manchester on Thursday to help the Sedulo Foundation raise £125,000 for young people in the North West. The Sedulo Foundation Colour Ball, hosted by soap royalty Sally Lindsay and attended by stars such as Denise Welch, Seema Malhotra and boxing legend David Haye, will fund youth organisations in the region as well as charitable projects aiming to increase the life chances of youngsters facing disadvantages.
Legacie Developments agrees £60m funding in historic deal with Merseyside Pension Fund
Leading Liverpool developer, Legacie Developments, has secured a two-phase £60 million development loan from the Merseyside Pension Fund’s ‘Catalyst’ vehicle to help deliver the redevelopment of Heap’s Rice Mill in the city centre. The developer is planning to bring forward a prestigious mixed-use scheme comprising residential apartments and high-quality commercial space on the old mill site.
Sedulo celebrates 14 years and projected £15m revenue with conference at The Spine in Liverpool
National accountancy and business advisory firm, Sedulo, celebrated 14 years in business and record-breaking £15 million in projected revenue last week with a special conference in Liverpool. The Sedulo gathering, which took place in The Spine building in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, brought together 175 of its staff across its offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and London.
Steven Gerrard joins Sedulo boss at North West business leaders event and speaks about his ‘obsession for winning’
Global football icon Steven Gerrard joined Sedulo founder Paul Cheetham-Karcz at an exclusive event for high-performing business leaders in the North West this week. The former Liverpool and England midfielder, who led the Reds to greatness in the 2005 Champions League final, discussed the highs and lows of his playing career, the challenges of working with different Premier League managers as well as his winning mentality.
Klarna becomes official sponsor of flagship Women’s Football Awards and offers grassroots teams the chance to attend the star-studded event
London, 27 April, 2023 – The Women’s Football Awards have today announced Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, as the official supporting sponsor of the flagship 2023 ceremony. The Women’s Football Awards will honour the people, brands and organisations who are contributing to the phenomenal growth of the sport in the UK and internationally. It is the first time that all levels of women’s football will be recognised at one major awards event.
North West charities given huge boost from Football for Change funding
Football for Change, the social mobility initiative launched by football stars Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jamie Carragher and Conor Coady, has today released more than £150,000 of grants in its first round of funding for 2023. Young people and organisations who support young people to build better futures through education, employment and sport were all eligible to apply for grants of up to £10,000.
Construction work begins at Scholar's Court in major £70 million Liverpool development
Sourced Development Group have officially started work at Scholar’s Court on the edge of Liverpool City Centre. The group, which secured planning permission for 310 luxury apartments in 2022, is delivering an exciting scheme to revitalise the northern corridor of Liverpool’s central regeneration zone. As the fourth development by the group in less than five years, the scheme will deliver 310 one and two-bedroom units across four buildings on the previously derelict site.
Global brands including Pepsi, EA Sports and McDonald’s lead Women’s Football Awards shortlist
The Women’s Football Awards, sponsored by global online fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailer SHEIN, has revealed its shortlist of global brands and businesses ahead of the flagship ceremony which will take place in London next month. Hosted by former Chelsea and England international Eni Aluko and Sky Sports presenter Jamie Carragher, the Women’s Football Awards will celebrate the people, brands and organisations who are contributing to the phenomenal growth of the sport.
Liverpool boutique hotel chain records 'unprecedented' sellout bookings as popularity soars
A new Liverpool City Centre boutique hotel has enjoyed ‘unprecedented’ success after opening in December. The Phoenix Pods, sister site of popular Kirkdale establishment The Phoenix Hotel, offers ‘affordable luxury’ to customers, situated just minutes from the city centre and iconic waterfront, with 32 rooms available at capacity.
Intelligent FS sets sights on record 2023 with £16million cladding contracts and 100 new job opportunities
Specialist cladding contractor, Intelligent FS, has set its sights on making 2023 its best year yet as work kicks off on a number of multi-million pound contracts. The Altrincham-based company, which has just appointed Conservative Peer Lord Richard Harrington as its chairman and director, will tackle over 1,000 apartments across the North West of England – retrospectively fitting safe cladding onto residential buildings.
Apprenticeships call for iconic Cavern Walks hotel development
North West business leader Craig Greenwood is offering 20 paid apprenticeships at his Cavern Walks Hotel site in Liverpool City Centre. The venue, purchased in 2022 by Greenwood Developments, will occupy the upper floors of the shopping centre, previously rented as office space. Greenwood has been granted permission for more than 125 rooms, spanning 300 beds over seven floors, as well as a large function space, bar and cinema room.
Legacie Developments are Liverpool's "regeneration-drivers in-chief" says Lord Stuart Polak
Lord Stuart Polak has said Liverpool-based Legacie Developments are “Liverpool’s regeneration-drivers in-chief”. The prominent Conservative peer, who recently joined the Liverpool-based Legacie Developments as a senior adviser, is working with the construction and development business as they start work on several new schemes in the region.
Financial powerhouse Sedulo appoints National Group Head of Tax
Sedulo, the leading business advisors and financial powerhouse, have appointed Sarah Richards as National Group Head of Tax. Sedulo operate nationwide with offices in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, offering services in accountancy, taxation, business consultancy, forensic accounting, financial planning, IT consultancy, mergers and acquisitions.
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