Today's Yorkshire business news from Insider |
Thursday 06 December 2018 |
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Latest News | Turnover and pre-tax profits have grown in the interim results for Leeds-headquartered Clipper Logistics, boosted by the launch of its new 600,000 sq ft facility in Sheffield for fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing and work with longstanding customers including Asda, ASOS and Wilko. Read More… |
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I received a cold approach about buying my company, what should I do? Hamish Morrison of BHP Corporate Finance explains further. Read More… |
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The £32m acquisition of sports nutrition brand PhD by listed group SiS has completed. Read More… |
A Harrogate-based developer of software for the estate and letting agency market has been acquired by a global counterpart. Read More… |
A £50m-turnover Leeds-based waste management company has been acquired by the Irish-owned Beauparc Group. Read More… |
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Valeo Foods Group's takeover of the confectionery manufacturer and distributor behind brands such as Barratt, Fruit Salad, Jamesons and Princess. Read More… |
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Despite ongoing political and economic uncertainty, the UK commercial property market has continued to report overall positive performance. However, with a changing landscape and a challenging year ahead, Shaun O’Brien, property investment and development director at CRT Property Investment Ltd, explains why property investors should not dismiss the coalfields. Read More… |
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Plans for the first phase of a new £39m Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration in Leeds have been backed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Investment Committee. Read More… |
KPMG UK has reported its strongest growth in a decade, boosted by a strong performance from its Northern business. Read More… |
The chairman of HS2, who has only held the role for four months, has resigned. Sir Terry Morgan has also left his position as chairman of Crossrail which he had led for almost a decade. Read More… |
NG Bailey's Services division, which incorporates the Freedom Group business acquired earlier this year, has secured nine new client contracts worth more than £80m in the second half of 2018. Read More… |
Hull-based broadband and telecommunications provider KCOM has been named one of the UK's proposed broadband universal service providers. Read More… |
Revenue has grown by two thirds in the latest results for Keighley-based Harrison Bathrooms. Read More… |
A Wetherby-based business process consultancy has opened its first overseas office in New York. Read More… |
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has revealed plans to take on 450 new trainees in 2019. Read More… |
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Dr Daniel Chicksand, programme director at the University of Birmingham, talks about the growth and success of the online MBA. Read More… |
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A grade II-listed former chapel in Leeds, which has most recently been used as a nightclub, could be converted into apartments if newly submitted plans get the green light. Read More… |
A new £7.5m Travelodge hotel with a bar and restaurant has opened in York. Read More… |
Two companies have agreed deals for space at the Sunny Bank Mills complex between Leeds and Bradford. Read More… |
A proposed multimillion-pound redevelopment of Swinton town centre is set to be discussed by Rotherham Council. Read More… |
The commercial refurbishment division at J Tomlinson has completed the renovation of a building for the University of Sheffield. Read More… |
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The new car market in the UK fell further in November, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Work is set to start on a new £500,000 community hub and housing project in Sheffield. Read More… |
A container and self-storage company has entered into a new partnership with Leeds United. Read More… |
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