Virgin slams BMI takeover announcement

Derby-based airline BMI has been bought by International Airlines Group (IAG), it was revealed this morning. The deal, thought to be worth £300m, was met with disapproval from rival bidder Virgin, which expressed concern over IAG's "domination" of the airline industry.   READ MORE...

Timberline up for sale after going bust

A buyer is being sought for Chesterfield-based Timberline after a sharp downturn in work forced the children's outdoor play equipment manufacturer into administration.   Read More...

Boots' sales climb with acquisitions

Group revenue has soared by 31.3 per cent at Nottingham-based Alliance Boots after the company was boosted by two acquisitions.   Read More...

RBS in small business loan pledge

Small business lending by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to increase by 15 per cent, it has announced.   Read More...

Grantham land scam shut down

Two companies attempting to sell off plots of agricultural land in Grantham have been wound up in the High Court after a government investigation.   Read More...

Herbert Baggaley kicks off Loughborough scheme

Herbert Baggaley Construction has started work on a £2.75m contract at Loughborough University.   Read More...

Paul Cummins Ceramics takes on Olympic contract

A Derby-based ceramic artist has been commissioned to create up to 10,000 flowers for the Cultural Olympics 2012.   Read More...

Growth fears as services sector wanes

Activity in the services sector fell in October as output prices declined, according to research.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week: 'Tache back; picture this and suits you.   Read More...

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