Supply chain returning to UK, says Wesson

More and more East Midlands companies are bringing their supply chain back to the UK, and eschewing cheaper overseas options, according to a senior business figure in the region. Speaking at an Insider event, Alistair Wesson, East Midlands regional director at RSM Tenon, said that his firm was dealing with an increasing number of businesses turning their backs on cheaper overseas suppliers.   READ MORE...

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Banks launch £50m eco fund

Banking giants NatWest and RBS have unveiled plans to create a £50m renewable energy fund. The cash will be available for businesses looking to install wind turbines and solar panels to enhance their green credentials.   Read More...

Catapult concludes Lumora deal

Catapult Venture Managers, which has an office in Leicester, has led a £1.5m funding round into molecular diagnostic company Lumora.   Read More...

Banks fail to hit Project Merlin targets

Britain’s five largest banks have failed to meet their small business lending targets agreed with the government as part of the Project Merlin deal.   Read More...

Edmond Shipway scores with FA contract

Nottingham construction consultant Edmond Shipway has been appointed to manage the St. George’s Park scheme near Burton-upon-Trent. Once completed, the site will become the Football Association’s new National Football Centre.   Read More...

Don’t miss boat on planning law proposals – Colliers

Colliers International is urging owners of business and industrial premises to have their say on government proposals to relax planning laws. The deadline to comment on the changes is 30 June.   Read More...

New partner for Gateley Nottingham

Law firm Gateley has appointed Adam Youatt as a partner in its Nottingham office.   Read More...

Chamberlin back to full year growth

Manufacturer Chamberlin has returned to health this morning with full year profitability. The company, which has operations in Leicester, said revenues soared 40 per cent to £39.8m for the year ending 31 March 2011.   Read More...

HSE fines paper firm

The Crimped Paper Works, based in Chapel-en-le-Frith, has been fined £15,000 after a Derbyshire worker suffered severe and permanent hand injuries.   Read More...

Small busineses to benefit from tax overhaul, says PwC

Tax experts at PwC in the East Midlands have welcomed the Treasury’s commitment to reducing the tax regime’s administrative burden on small businesses.   Read More...

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