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Network Rail's £560m Northern Hub plans are set to be boosted later today when Chancellor George Osborne confirms funding for the electrification of the Leeds-Manchester rail link. The proposals, which will revolutionise rail infrastructure across the North, are supported by Insider's Back the Bid campaign. READ MORE...
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Cosalt's takeover approach from non-executive chairman David Ross' Oval business has taken a step forward today. Read More...
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Wakefield agricultural parts dealer Golf and Turf Machinery has been acquired by Platts Harris, a plant and machinery dealer owned by motor group Lookers. Read More...
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Hull-headquartered Countrywise Water Coolers has acquired water cooler distributors Chilburne Spring and Lincoln Vending. Read More...
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Leeds will "really stand out from the crowd", according to main decision makers who spoke to Insider after the city won the right to host two Rugby League World Cup clashes. The tournament takes place in a year that will also lead to the opening of the Leeds Arena and the Trinity Shopping Centre. Read More...
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Skipton-headquartered Dales Pharmaceuticals has secured approval from the US authorities to sell its Vetoryl product in the country. Read More...
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York credit insurance business CPP Group has awarded its new chief executive more than 560,000 shares. Read More...
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Equipment rental business Vp has reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit after £15.9m was invested into its fleet. Read More...
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Howard Kew, the former chief executive of Financial Leeds, has been appointed finance director at The Medical Protection Society (MPS). Read More...
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Clugston Construction, the building and civil engineering contractor with offices in Leeds, Scunthorpe and the North East, has secured contracts worth £17.5m. Read More...
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