|
Top story
|
Rolls-Royce signs $2.2bn Emirates deal
Rolls-Royce, the Derby-based power systems manufacturer, has won a $2.2bn (£1.4bn) TotalCare long term services contract from Emirates, covering Trent engines for 70 Airbus A350XWB aircraft. The deal means the airline’s Rolls-Royce powered fleet of 128 aircraft, both in service and on order, are under TotalCare arrangements.
|
|
Property
|
Investors sought for Silverstone
The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) is seeking commercial investors to help “realise the full potential” of Towcester-based racing venue Silverstone. As the first stage of the Silverstone Circuit nears completion, the BRDC has enlisted accountant PwC to approach potential investors.
|
Nottingham victorious in BSF ruling
Nottingham City Council has won its High Court case against the government’s decision to cease funding under its Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme. Mr Justice Holman found the government’s decision to quash support under the project was unlawful and "an abuse of power".
|
|
Business
|
DMU to host elected mayor debate
De Montfort University (DMU) is to host Leicester’s Big Debate, during which residents will have the chance to quiz candidates hoping to become the city’s first directly elected mayor.
|
Clearwater director returns to Midlands
Clearwater Corporate Finance said it is set to “expand its technology practice” as its Midlands director Dan Bowtell returns to the firm. Bowtell will work across Clearwater’s two Midlands offices in Birmingham and Nottingham.
|
Games Workshop extends Warner Bros deal
Games Workshop, based in Nottingham, has extended its six-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros Consumer Products (WBCP). The deal gives Games Workshop exclusive, worldwide and all-language rights to produce tabletop games based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings properties.
|
New partner at Cartwright King
Law firm Cartwright King has promoted Mandip Kumar to partner as part of its expansion plans in the Midlands. Kumar takes on the role across the central offices in Birmingham, Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.
|
Private sector unprepared for government cuts - BDO
The private sector is "unprepared to fill the hole left by public sector cuts", according to a new report. The BDO Business Trends survey highlights that "negative sentiment in the service sector has prompted a steep drop in business confidence".
|
De Monfort law head appointed to education panel
The head of Leicester’s De Montfort Law School has been re-appointed to the education and training committee. Sheree Peaple will take a seat on the legal regulatory panel for the fifth year.
|
Boost your client base – Request a free Insider Membership Pack
Our Insider Membership Club offers fantastic benefits for anyone doing business in the UK regions. Valuable sales leads, vital information, networking opportunities, competitor analysis and much more. Request your free Membership pack now.
|
