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 Arshad Chaudhry has called on businesses from all sectors to unite and help get Britain's economy back on the road to success. The rallying cry from the chairman of the Asian Business Development Network (ABDN) in Yorkshire comes as Insider has joined forces with his group in a major new partnership aimed at driving the local economy forward, forging new connections and highlighting all that is great about our diverse business community. It also follows Chaudhry's revelation that he has cancer. READ MORE...
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Deals
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International Pipeline Products has been acquired in a management buyout supported by private equity firm Meridian Equity. Read More...
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Fabrics business Sinclaire has acquired Wilman Interiors, a North West fabric and interior design business. The common operational aspects of the businesses will be merged at Sinclaire’s Dewsbury site. Read More...
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A £5m start-up fund has been set up to help local enterprise partnerships buy office equipment and organise training sessions. It is part of a series of proposals which were put forward by business minister Mark Prisk on a visit to Sheffield yesterday (12 May 2011). Read More...
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A series of roadshows have been launched to give businesses advice on how to tap into the Regional Growth Fund. The Yorkshire event is to take place in York on 1 June. Read More...
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Business
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UK Coal has reported a steady start to 2011 weeks following an "unacceptable" £124.6m loss for 2010. The Doncaster-based coal mining giant added it has sold 1,500 acres of agricultural land for £10.5m during its first quarter of 2011 including land in Lancashire and Staffordshire. Read More...
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Chris Pennington, of Halifax-based insurance technology firm SSP, won the top prize at last night's Yorkshire Rising Stars Awards. Read More...
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Yorkshire businesses are still feeling the pinch with more than a quarter finding it tough. That's according to a first quarter report by Bibby Financial Services which called for greater government investment in the north to allow it to match the quicker recovery in the south. Read More...
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This week: Ryanair chief turns the air blue and Scalextric battle in Blonk Street. Read More...
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Our Insider Membership Club offers fantastic benefits for anyone doing business in the UK regions. Valuable sales leads, vital information, networking opportunities, competitor analysis and much more. Request your free Membership pack now. Read More...
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Property
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Lindam has moved to a new 150,000 sq ft base near Wetherby. The company, currently based in Harrogate, has moved into the Thorp Arch Industrial Estate. Read More...
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Property investors are starting to target regional centres including Leeds, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle. Although London and the South East continue to dominate, the property consultancy said it expected rising activity in a range of markets this year. Read More...
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