Prisk's work experience boss wants tax move

The chief executive of two Loughborough brick specialists has urged business minister Mark Prisk to work towards a “transparent and stable” European tax regime that does not disadvantage British manufacturers. Martin Warner, who owns Charnwood and Hathern Terra Cotta, spoke to Insider after Prisk carried out a day's ‘work experience’ at his business.

Polaris sales sparkle after bank backing

Chesterfield-based Polaris Apparel has reported a sales boost after backing from Yorkshire Bank enabled the bikewear manufacturer to make its latest product in the UK.

Siemens to invest £5m in Lincoln

Engineering giant Siemens has announced plans to invest £5m in its Lincoln city centre factory. The company said the move will secure 140 jobs at its Ruston Works plant.

TV property experts to talk at DMU event

Two of Channel 4’s property personalities are set to speak at a conference at De Montfort University (DMU) later this month.

Rodney House to undergo refurb

Nottingham’s Rodney House is set to receive a facelift in a bid to transform its reception and entrance area. Refurbishment work includes modifications to allow disabled access and the alteration of the ground floor into a retail unit.

FHP completes Newark deal

Nottingham property agent FHP has sold two properties in Newark on behalf of its client H&P. The premises were purchased by Broughton Land and Property for £345,000.

Reo Marketing wound up in the public interest

Reo Marketing, a Chesterfield company selling orthopaedic products to elderly people in their own homes, has been wound up in the public interest following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

£300m London 2012 opportunities up for grabs

There is still £300m worth of London 2012 contracts up for grabs, it has emerged. Lloyds Banking Group is now urging small and medium sized businesses to chase these opportunities.

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In Focus: We’ve only just begun

Is MIPIM just an expensive office outing or does it lead to some action back home? Sam Metcalf examines the evidence.

Talking Point: What makes a good website?

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