Archive for November, 2011
East Midlands’ Businesses Set to Benefit from Autumn Statement
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Plans to scrap a rise in fuel duty, introduce new infrastructure improvements and further plans to boost employment are to be welcomed by the region’s private business, say tax experts at PwC in the Midlands.
The news comes after Chancellor George Osborne unveiled a raft of new proposals and measures during his Autumn Statement announced on Tuesday, [...]
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ProCon Leicestershire 2011 Award for BSP Consulting Scheme
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by editor.
East Midlands civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting is celebrating being part of the team behind a project that took the title of Sustainable Development of the Year at the ProCon Leicestershire 2011 Awards.
The award was presented for the development of Oakham Church of England Primary School (pictured).
BSP Consulting, with offices in Nottingham, Derby, [...]
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Three Peaks Challenge Raises Cash for Kids’ Charity
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Three solicitors at Nelsons took on the national three peaks challenge to raise £1,400 for Warning Zone, an East Midlands children’s charity.
Director at Nelsons, James Coningsby was joined by solicitors Nick Benton and Paul Belliere-Wilson to scale the highest peaks in each of England, Scotland and Wales in ‘one-go’.
The intrepid trio walked Ben Nevis, [...]
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Hotel Puts Down Roots for Success at Official Opening
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by editor.
A native Silver Birch from the National Forest has been planted to mark the official opening of the greenest hotel in the East Midlands and for the future enjoyment of visitors from all over the world.
Specially invited guests from all over the UK converged on the new Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport as [...]
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Clegg Delivers Major Project For Food Company
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Nottingham-based provider of food manufacturing facilities Clegg Food Projects has completed a multi-million pound contract to design, engineer and construct a high-quality manufacturing, packaging and distribution facility for Staffordshire firm Adams Food Ingredients.
The newly completed factory will produce food ingredients in Leek, Staffs. This is the second time Clegg Food Projects has worked with The [...]
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East Midlands Business Community Raises £5k for NSPCC
Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by editor.
CBI East Midlands raised nearly £5,000 for the NSPCC at its Annual Dinner, held in Derby.
As the flagship event in the CBIs calendar in the East Midlands, nearly 400 guests from across the regions business community attended the Annual Dinner, sponsored by Center Parcs, at The Round House in Derby.
Center Parcs also donated a raffle [...]
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Businesses Learn the Benefits of Sustainability
Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Senior personnel from businesses across the East Midlands attended a specialist course in Leicester hosted by Lloyds TSB Commercial to gain a better understanding of how sustainability can provide companies with significant cost savings.
The Sustainability Accreditation Training Course, recognised by Cambridge University, was led by Lloyds TSB Commercial in the bank’s building at Meridian East [...]
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Sywell Aerodrome Completes New Finance Agreement
Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by editor.
The Corporate Commercial team of Howes Percival LLP has recently advised Sywell Aerodrome on a newly completed finance agreement with Santander Corporate Banking.
The new finance agreement has resulted in a significant cash boost for Sywell Aerodrome, which is planning to use it to revamp its air traffic control facilities and install new runway lighting for [...]
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East Midlands Employers Uncertain on Employment Law Reform
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Employers in the East Midlands have been left uncertain about how frank they can afford to be when discussing performance issues with their staff, following proposals outlined by Business Secretary, Vince Cable.
In a bid to make it easier for businesses to hire and fire employees and create an environment that is supportive to entrepreneurial businesses, [...]
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University of Northampton Strengthens Ties with Santander
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by editor.
The University of Northampton has strengthened its partnership with global bank, Santander, through its Santander Universities Global Division, after renewing an existing agreement signed in 2008.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday 22 November by Luis Juste, Director Santander Universities UK and Northampton’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nick Petford, at an on-campus ceremony attended by members of the [...]
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Leicestershire Firm Makes Quality Investment
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Leicestershire based adhesive labelling company, Hamilton Adhesive Labels, recently celebrated 20 years in business, and as part of its continuous improvement programme has announced a £500,000 investment in new print technology that it expects to improve both the quality and consistency of its offer to customers.
The company, which is based in the Bardon Hill Business [...]
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Access to Credit Should be Chancellor’s Top Priority
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by editor.
The majority of privately-owned businesses in the East Midlands believe that the provision of credit to businesses should be the Chancellor’s top priority in his forthcoming Autumn Statement on Tuesday 29th November 2011. With this in mind, more detail about the Chancellor’s proposed credit-easing scheme will be eagerly awaited, according to tax experts at PwC.
Responding [...]
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£2.5m Recycling Scheme Creates Jobs at Wastecycle
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Wastecycle, the Nottingham-based waste management business, has begun work on a £2.5 million scheme to enhance recycling rates to meet the terms of a new agreement with Nottingham City Council. Over a dozen new permanent jobs will be created at the company’s Colwick recycling facility where the plant and machinery is being installed.
The council plans to achieve [...]
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Planning Appeal Withdrawn on £25m Scheme in Bakewell
Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Litton Property Group has withdrawn its planning appeal for the £25m re-development of a 10-acre riverside, mixed-use scheme in Bakewell.
The appeal was lodged in response to the Peak District National Park Authority’s (PDNPA) rejection of the company’s planning application in May of this year. The company’s latest application, the second in 10 years to be rejected, [...]
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New Funding Sees Garden Centre Grow
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by editor.
Sleaford’s family run Four Seasons Garden Centre & Farm Shop is due to open their new 3,000 + sq ft extension at the beginning of December, in time for the important Christmas trading period. Funding to support the extension has been provided by their banking partners, NatWest.
Four Seasons is a third generation family business. Based [...]
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Investment Drives Derbyshire Logistics Firm’s Future Success
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by editor.
A Derbyshire distribution company has invested heavily in new plant and equipment after winning major new contracts, bucking the trend in the haulage industry.
Nelson Distribution, a family-run company based at Goods Road Industrial Estate, Belper, has managed to ride out the stormy seas of the economic climate to the point where it has even created [...]
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Accountancy Firm Widens Reach
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by editor.
MacIntyre Hudson, the Leicester firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers based on Meridian Business Park has changed its name to MHA MacIntyre Hudson.
Mike Ball (pictured), Partner, said: “The change has taken place to better reflect our national association, MHA, and the breadth of services, sectors and expertise we are now offering as a [...]
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New Workplace Pension Law: Is Your Business Ready?
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by editor.
In a bid to increase the level of retirement saving in the UK, the Government is introducing new legislation from October 2012, which will require every employer, regardless of size, to automatically enrol the vast majority of their workforce into a suitable workplace pension scheme and to make contributions on their behalf.
The legislation will impact [...]
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