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 Millions of pounds are owed to scores of businesses across Yorkshire following the collapse of DIY chain Focus, Insider can exclusively reveal. The beleaguered company owed more than £1bn to businesses, shareholders and funders when it entered administration last month, according to a new report from joint administrators at Ernst & Young. READ MORE...
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Deals
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Plastics manufacturer Rosehill Polymers has secured a £1.85m refinancing package from The Co-operative Bank. Read More...
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The owner of Rotherham-headquartered Maplin Electronics has reportedly pulled out of talks to sell the chain. Read More...
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Property
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The Aire Valley enterprise zone proposals received a luke warm reception at the DTZ Property Debate in Leeds. More than 150 delegates heard the city was a "cold market" but would finally see sustained growth. Read More...
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Westfield's decision to adapt its plans for the stalled Broadway site has been praised by Bradford Chamber of Commerce. Chief executive Sandy Needham told Insider the original plans included development areas that had been hit by the economic downturn and a more achievable plan would be a "positive step". Read More...
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The final office development phase of the £50m Broad Street Plaza in Halifax town centre has received planning approval. The Leeds office of Colliers International secured the approval on behalf of Gregory Projects (Halifax). Read More...
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Business
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Rotherham–based butcher Crawshaw Group has issued a profit warning as rising meat prices and below-expectation sales hit its performance. Read More...
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Hargreaves Services has told the Stock Exchange it has agreed a management contract with Hatfield Colliery. Read More...
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Epiphany Solutions has appointed Jim Whittaker as finance director as the Leeds-based search agency looks to expand. Read More...
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Leeds-based consultancy WYG has secured a £5m contract with the Environment Agency. Read More...
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