Longhurst to build on surplus despite funding knock-back

A mass property sell-off has helped affordable housing supplier Longhurst Group gain a £3.3m surplus. However, the Lincolnshire company said it expects the coming years to be "the most challenging yet" after it was turned down in a request for major funding.   READ MORE...

Nottingham presses Gove for BSF verdict

A final decision on Building Schools for the Future (BSF) funding is being sought by Nottingham City Council.   Read More...

Cable unveils £20m skills funding pledge

Industries including nuclear manufacturing and healthcare are set to receive a £20m government funding boost.   Read More...

Jobs come to Derby with pub opening

Fifty jobs are set to be created with the construction of a new Marston's pub in Derby.   Read More...

£2m Matlock homes completed

A Midlands property developer has converted a Derbyshire office block to four residential homes after securing £2m of funding from Barclays Business.   Read More...

Chair's wife takes a seat on Notts County board

The wife of Notts County Football Club chairman Ray Trew has been named as a director of the company.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week's selection includes: Back(side) in black; Bed time and Sweat it out.   Read More...

QE programme can't work alone, says chamber

The move to increase the UK's quantitative easing (QE) programme to £275bn "is not enough" to aid the UK's economic recovery alone, said Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce.   Read More...

Family Business Breakfast – book your place now

There are still places left at Insider’s Midlands Family Business Breakfast event, being held at Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin, Birmingham on Friday 21 October – but time is running out to reserve your space.   Read More...

Promote your business - Top 500 Companies

Looking to source new clients? Insider’s Midlands Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order today or request a free sample now.   Read More...

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