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 Sywell-based publisher Igloo Books has grown its turnover from £1.6m to £20m in the past five years. Managing director John Styring told Insider the company had achieved sales growth internationally during the economic downturn and was looking to expand its offering. READ MORE...
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Newark-based label manufacturer Rivers (Midlands) has entered administration. Insolvency firm Winterhill Largo has been appointed to sell the business and assets of the company, which trades as PLC Labels. Read More...
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The number of mergers and acquisitions in the Midlands during the half of 2011 has fallen to 231 compared to 282 in the first half of 2010. However, the value of the deals rose by more than £4bn, according to data analyst Experian. Read More...
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BAM Construction in the Midlands has won a contract to refurbish and rebuild Derby City Council's headquarters as part of a £35m project. Read More...
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A café in Derby has relocated to one of the largest buildings on Sadler Gate. The renamed Sadlergate Café has moved into two floors and created an outside seating area onsite. Read More...
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Manufacturing giant Rolls-Royce has won an order to design and equip two vessels for Brasil Supply. The deal is worth £15m to the Derby company. Read More...
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Retail sales rose by just 0.2 per cent in July, according to the Office for National Statistics. Experts have said the "weak" figures point to slow economic growth. Read More...
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This week's off diary stories include: Slipping up; bin there, done that and felling below par. Read More...
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Accountancy firm Chantrey Vellacott DFK has launched a new arm of its business to cover education. Read More...
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