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The chief executive of Bradford Chamber of Commerce has expressed regret that the Leeds City Region LEP overlooked Bradford city centre as its preferred enterprise zone location. But Sandy Needham told Insider it was paramount that the most economically effective bid should be supported while property professionals backed the Aire Valley selection. READ MORE...
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Entrepreneur James Caan has told Insider the government-backed Business Growth Fund should operate a lower threshold to counter an "equity gap" that has developed. The former Dragons' Den star added that he thought the TV show "has had a very positive impact on entrepreneurship and people who are thinking of starting businesses". Read More...
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Yorkshire Building Society has told Insider it welcomes George Osborne's commitment to the mutual sector made as the Chancellor revealed plans to return Northern Rock to the private sector. However, the society did not say whether it intended to bid for the Newcastle-based bank. Read More...
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Property
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Work has begun on Rotherham United's stadium on the former Guest and Chrimes site. Read More...
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Building and engineering contractor Clugston Construction, which has offices in Leeds and Scunthorpe, has secured a £2m contract from Kirklees Council. Read More...
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Home credit company CLC Finance has relocated its Leeds headquarters as part of its expansion strategy. Read More...
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Leeds-based property developer Rushbond has appointed agents to market its £25m Belle Vue Mills redevelopment in Skipton. Read More...
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Business
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Leeds Bradford International and Robin Hood Airport are part of a consortium of UK airports to have signed a joint letter to Chancellor George Osborne urging him to change government plans on aviation taxes. Read More...
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This week: Opportunistic press release of week; All you need is (neon) love. Read More...
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Brazilian football legend Carlos Alberto has helped media company Motus TV celebrate its fifth birthday by playing a starring role in one its productions. Read More...
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