EG brings you a few highlights from yesterday’s news, in case you missed the daily round-up
LEISURE: Lendlease wins £1.5bn Birmingham Smithfield deal
The 34.6-acre development will provide a mix of residential, commercial, retail and leisure space
OFFICES: Greater Manchester unveils long-awaited 20-year development plan
The framework includes targets for housing, commercial development, infrastructure and energy usage
RETAIL: Thalassa prepares offer for Local Shopping REIT
The British Virgin Islands-based firm is preparing an offer to acquire the Local Shopping REIT
INVESTMENT/FINANCE: Ted Baker sales soar as probe into founder continues
Ted Baker has reported a 12.2% rise in retail sales year-on-year during the Christmas trading period
