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Self-sufficient GO Outdoors happy to stay private
Flotation remains an option for Sheffield-based outdoors retailer GO Outdoors if an accelerated programme of expansion is planned in the future. However, founder Jon Graham told Insider the business was able to finance its current expansion plans with its own resources.
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Deals
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Greencore still pondering Northern approach
Greencore has reiterated it is considering whether to return with an improved offer for Northern Foods in response to press speculation about its intentions.
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Property
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Shulmans builds up property team
Leeds based law firm Shulmans has made two appointments to its construction and property litigation division. The firm said it was targeting growth in both areas and the appointments reflected increased demand for its services.
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Two in at St Paul's
Two further lettings have been secured at 49a St Paul's Street in Leeds. Watts, a property and construction industry consultant, has taken 887 sq ft of space on a three-year lease at the site.
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Business
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Harrogate Financial Solutions achieves chartered status
Harrogate Financial Solutions, an independent financial adviser, has achieved corporate chartered status. The firm, which is part of Perspective Financial Group, has been granted the title of chartered firm by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
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Yorkshire companies win London 2012 contracts
A Yorkshire building supplier and a designer of children’s clothing have won contracts to supply the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Bribery Act fears allayed by Clarke
Businesses should not fear offering corporate hospitality under the new Bribery Act. Justice secretary Ken Clarke has moved to reassure businesses in light of the new anti-corruption laws.
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Inflation highest in two years
Inflation has hit the 4 per cent mark - its highest rate since November 2008. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) figure for January 2011 is double the government's 2 per cent target and could increase pressure on the Bank of England to increase interest rates.
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Cranswick fined after hand amputation
Hull-based food manufacturer Cranswick has been fined £14,000 for repeated safety failings. The business was fined after two workers in Barnsley suffered severe injuries in separate incidents just three months apart.
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The new Manufacturing Agenda - Book your tickets now
With government emphasising the importance of manufacturing and engineering to the UK's economic recovery, Insider is hosting a breakfast event to address the main issues and challenges facing the industry.
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