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'Super law firm' launches in Leicester
Leicester-based ‘super law firm’ QualitySolicitors has received hundreds of applications from independent law firms across the country, bidding to operate under the legal brand's banner. Chief executive Craig Holt told Insider the business aims to have a presence in every major UK town and city by October 2011, when the legal services market will be deregulated allowing organisations including banks and supermarkets to offer legal advice.
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Staffline snaps up Cambridgeshire firm
Nottingham-based recruitment company Staffline has made its latest acquisition, in the form of Qubic Recruitment Solutions. Staffline said the acquisition was in line with its expansion strategy.
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Property
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New future for MVMP
The company set up to regenerate former coalfield settlements in Mansfield and Bolsover has received government approval to extend its lifespan. Meden Valley Making Places (MVMP) will now offer its services to local authorities and communities to improve their areas.
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Sandlands Court bought by Lamba
Lamba Trading Company has purchased Sandlands Court in Nottingham from Henry Boot Developments. The scheme comprises 12,200 sq ft of retail space, a KFC drive thru, a Marstons Public House and a nursery.
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Construction starts on £2.5m offices
Work has begun on a new £2.5m office building for insurance broker Brett & Randall. The company said the move to Grove Park, Enderby, will create additional space for its expanding business.
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Property market's stability is encouraging, says Lloyds
Property professionals in the Midlands are expecting to see the region’s real estate market plateau during the remainder of the year. That’s according to the Lloyds Banking Group’s commercial property confidence monitor, which suggested recent significant rises in activity could signify a more stable short term future.
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Business
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University plans Shanghai campus
The University of Nottingham has been invited to establish a second campus in China, it has said. A possible location has already been sourced for a development in Shaghai, about 140 miles from the university’s Ningbo campus.
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Engine failure will hit bottom line – Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has said the consequences of the recent fire in one of its Trent 900 engines, which caused a Qantas A380 superjumbo into an emergency landing, will impact on the business' financial performance. The Derby-based power systems company added that trading for the period from 1 July to 11 November was in line with expectations.
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East Mids wins big at Family Business Awards
Five East Midlands businesses have been crowned winners at the inaugural Midlands Family Business Awards. The big award of the night, Family Business of the Year, was won by Chesterfield-based Penny Hydraulics.
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