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Smith Cooper unveils Leicester shake-up

Midlands accountancy firm Smith Cooper has demerged its Leicester insolvency and corporate practice and is set to unveil a new office in the city, Insider has learned. Managing director Chris Taylor said the move "made sense" for the business. READ MORE...

Deals

RPC sells off German cork maker for £2.5m

RPC Group, based in Northamptonshire, has revealed that its Bramlage Verschlüsse manufacturing operation in Lohne, Germany, has been bought by Rauh GmbH & Co KG. Read More...

Aspiren in joint procurement venture

Aspiren, based in Nottingham, has teamed up with the region's chamber of commerce to help companies bidding for public sector funding and contracts. Read More...

Rise in lending but banks miss first-half target

Lending to small businesses has increased 22 per cent since the first quarter, but the total amount lent this year still falls short of the agreed £76bn full-year target under the Project Merlin agreement. Read More...

Property

Snape swings into Harborough

A business founded by former England cricketer Jeremy Snape is among the first to have moved into the Harborough Innovation System. Read More...

Salloway markets Mechanics Arms

The Mechanic's Arms pub in Nottingham has been put on the market. Read More...

Business

Decision2day launches in Nottingham

Web portal business Decision2day.com has opened a franchise in Nottingham. The move is part of a rollout across the UK. Read More...

New recruit at Fraser Brown

Solicitor Fraser Brown has appointed a new partner and insolvency specialist to lead its new division. Read More...

Forum of Private Business launches contract building service

A new 24/7 online contract building service has been launched by the Forum of Private Business and Legal365.com. Read More...

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