Oakwood Fuels bought in £30m deal

Oakwood Fuels, based in Nottinghamshire, has been sold in a deal worth up to £30m. The company, which collects waste lubricant oil and hazardous waste from businesses, was purchased by DCC Environmental Britain, based in Ireland. Steve Tooley, managing director of Oakwood Fuels, said the move would support the company's rapid expansion plans.   READ MORE...

FW Masons & Sons rescue saves 78 jobs

Flooring specialist Atkinson & Kirby has bought Nottingham timber company FW Mason & Sons out of administration. The deal has saved 78 jobs.   Read More...

Arthur Prince accelerates with £1.5m funding

The owner of Loughborough motor dealer Arthur Prince has secured £1.5m funding from Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. The Prince Group said it would use the investment to expand its East Midlands site.   Read More...

3t plots expansion with Leicester HQ move

A logistics company which provides transport management services in more than 30 countries has moved its European headquarters to Leicester.   Read More...

RICS to step up eco role

RICS said it is set to take a "key role" in helping establish the UK as a world leader in sustainable construction and refurbishment.   Read More...

MSE Hillier moves into Markham Vale

Supply and rental company MSE Hillier has relocated into a manufacturing site in Derbyshire.   Read More...

Game, set and match for Coalville company

Schlüter-Systems, based in Coalville, has served up a new flooring system for this year's Wimbledon Championships. Several of the flooring manufacturer's products have been installed at Wimbledon's No 1 Court.   Read More...

MPC voted seven-to-two to hold interest rates

The Bank of England's rate-setting committee voted seven-to-two in favour of keeping rates on hold at 0.5 per cent, it has been revealed.   Read More...

Profit up at Jet2.com parent

Dart Group, the owner of Jet2.com which operates from East Midlands Airport, has reported increased turnover of £543m for the year to 31 March 2011.   Read More...

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