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The Railway Children steams to America
York Theatre Royal's production of The Railway Children, which this week won the Best Entertainment prize at the prestigious Olivier Awards, is in discussions with producers in New York and Los Angeles after its huge London success. Liz Wilson, the theatre's chief executive told Insider the play, which is backed by Welcome to Yorkshire, is returning to the capital for a further run as well as shipping out to Canada.
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Deals
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Ahmed accuses “immoral” banks
Freeserve founder and Yorkshire entrepreneur Ajaz Ahmed has accused banks of “immoral” behaviour towards small businesses.
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The money is out there – James Caan
Former Dragons' Den star James Caan has told Insider small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy and finance is available for well-prepared entrepreneurs.
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MBO at Sheffield Electric Co
Sheffield Electric Co (Contractors) has been acquired in a management buyout. The management team was advised by law firm Taylor & Emmet.
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Viridas slams government over funding problems
Leeds-based Viridas has warned it could be placed into administration and hit out at the government after plans to grow energy crops in Brazil failed to secure enough investment. The green fuel business blamed a "lack of clarity" over the government's support for biomass as a renewable fuel for putting investors off the project.
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Business
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Peacock to step down from Yorkshire Bank helm
Lynne Peacock is to step down as chief executive of Yorkshire Bank in July after seven years in the role.
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Datong spies a good year ahead
Leeds-based covert intelligence specialist Datong has said its first half trading has been in line with expectations despite economic conditions impacting on the defence and security budgets of its customers.
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'Top ten global law firm' signs up with Proactis
Proactis, an AIM-listed software company based in Leeds, has secured a contract to provide its spend control system to "one of the world's largest law firms".
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Property
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Muse to get £300m scheme underway
Leeds-based Muse Developments is to start on the first phase of a £300m mixed-use regeneration scheme in the North East at the end of the month.
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Brand expansion for Roomzzz Aparthotel
Yorkshire-based hotel brand Roomzzz Aparthotel has expanded with two new locations in Bristol and East London. The sites take the total number of Roomzzz Aparthotels to six and Roomzzz said further growth in its portfolio was expected.
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