IAG in hunt for BMI

International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed to Insider it is interested in acquiring Derby-based airline BMI. Following days of speculation, IAG said the company was a target but admitted "the ball is in [BMI owner] Lufthansa's court".   READ MORE...

Negotiating tactics

When finalising the sale, don't expect to have it all your own way. Serial entrepreneur Keith Curran talks business owners through negotiating tactics.

Hill Hire picked up by Ryder for £151m

Commercial truck rental business Hill Hire has been acquired by US company Ryder Systems in a £151m deal. The company has operations in Castle Donington, Northampton and Spalding.   Read More...

Banks "to face tax hike" over lending

The banking giants working under the government's Project Merlin agreement could face tax increases if they continue to fail to meet lending figures.   Read More...

Rental market recovering, says DTZ

Northampton's rental market showed signs of growth in the first quarter of 2011, according to property agent DTZ. The market across the East Midlands began to recover with lettings totalling 1.2 million sq ft.   Read More...

NE Lincs LEP proposals agreed

Proposals allowing North East Lincolnshire to be a member of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP have been approved. The rubber-stamping enables the local authority to be associated with both the Humber and Greater Lincolnshire partnerships.   Read More...

Trekmates appoints new boss

Nottingham-based Trekmates has appointed a new managing director. Keith Paxton was recruited after the outdoor accessories supplier received an investment boost from venture capitalist EV earlier this year.   Read More...

Ryley to expand after turnover boost

Nottingham-based Ryley Wealth Management is planning a recruitment drive after posting "record" financial results for 2010.   Read More...

Record revenues at football's top table

Premier League clubs’ revenues exceeded £2bn for the first time in 2009/10, despite the economic downturn, according to Deloitte's latest football finance review.   Read More...

Pure Gym launches recruitment drive

Twenty jobs have been created with the opening of a gym in Leicester city centre.   Read More...

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