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Crown Paints was a "remarkable" investment for Leeds-headquartered turnaround specialist Endless and was now in the hands of a business that could make it a real international brand. That's according to Endless partner Darren Forshaw, who told Insider the firm's turnaround strategy had taken Crown from a £11m annual loss to a £20m profit. READ MORE...
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Leeds-based brewery equipment manufacturer Microdat has secured a £500,000 equity linked investment from Finance Yorkshire as it targets new customers and markets. Read More...
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Supermarket giant Morrisons has swooped for Flower World - a £34m-turnover wholesale flower businesses. Read More...
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Hessle Fork Trucks has been acquired in a multimillion-pound deal by CorpAcq, the North West-based industrial conglomerate and investment business started by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Read More...
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York biotechnology business Avacta has formed a partnership with Pall Life Sciences. Read More...
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York and North Yorkshire local enterprise partnership is poised to meet with developers today to discuss potential enterprise zones locations. Barry Dodd told Insider the LEP will have an initial focus on projects that can create employment and growth over a shorter 12 month to two year period before it attacks more long-term aims. Read More...
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Sheffield United have appointed Dave McCarthy as managing director. Read More...
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South Yorkshire International Trade Centre (SYITC) has teamed up with the South Yorkshire International Trade Forum (SYITF) to promote and increase international trade in the Sheffield city region. Read More...
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The British Chamber of Commerce has urged government to "sweep away" barriers to business growth such as red tape and a risk-averse culture after publication of its 'Growth Review'. Read More...
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Property
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Edward Symmons has been appointed by Capmark Management as LPA receivers across 11 office buildings at Thorpe Park in Leeds. Read More...
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