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What will an EU-US trade deal mean for UK SMEs?
As Brussels and Washington embark on historic Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks, Bdaily asked Jeffries Briginshaw, managing director of BritishAmerican Business in London, what it...
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Sheffield companies attend PM’s trade mission to China
Image source: theogeo Two Sheffield companies are accompanying the PM David Cameron this week as he attempts to encourage trade links between China and the UK. Sheffield City Region’s healthcare...
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Yorkshire encouraged to engage in run-up to National Apprenticeship week
Image source: Oliver Thompson Photography Yorkshire and Humber businesses are being encouraged to get involved with the National Apprenticeship Week in March 2014 with a series of initiatives by the...
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Leeds LEP initiative injects £7 million into economy
Image source: Tax Credits The Leeds LEP’s employment and skills campaign, five three one, has hit the 300 member mark, and contributed an estimated £7 million to the regional economy. The five three...
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North East dog treats entrepreneur scoops national award
Northumberland based Jasper’s Dog Treats has beaten off stiff competition from around the UK and been awarded ‘highly commended’ in the Best B2C (Business to Consumer) Start-Up category at the...
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Tour de Yorkshire knocks it up a gear
Image source: malias Yorkshire businesses congregated last night at an event hosted by Barclays to hear about how they can prepare for the Tour de France 2014. They were encouraged to utilize...
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Netherland guests visit Leeds to see how the Tour is done
Image source: luigig A delegation of special guests from the Netherlands visited Leeds this week to see how the city is preparing to host the start of next year’s Tour de France. Representatives of...
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Liverpool architects accompany Prime Minister’s China trade delegation
Prime Minister David Cameron is on a three day official visit to China, aimed at building stronger links between Britain and China, the world’s largest and fastest-growing emerging economy. The...
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Mayor waives parking charges as Liverpool seeks to capitalise on Small...
The Mayor of Liverpool is waiving parking charges on a Saturday leading up to Christmas as part of a national initiative to encourage consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their...
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Chamber beats the drum for Liverpool in Oman
Andy Snell of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, has been speaking at PAIPED ‘Advantage Oman’ a trade and investment conference in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. His Highness Sayyid Faisal Al Said, invited...
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Greater Manchester responsible for almost 40% of region’s business base
The latest Manchester Monitor – a monthly analytical snapshot of Greater Manchester’s economic wellbeing – emphasises the conurbation’s role as the North West of England’s regional business capital....
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Half of UK workers search for a new job as confidence grows
Businesses face disruption and costs to replace dissatisfied staff as economy improves British businesses need to invest in their people or face a potential exodus of talented staff, as a combination...
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North East sweets entrepreneur hints at 2014 expansion
A North East entrepreneur who has seen his American sweetshop business go from strength to strength is targeting further expansion and growth in 2014. Ian Philpott opened Yankee Doodle Candy in May...
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Telecoms giant first official partner for IFB 2014
The International Festival for Business (IFB), a global showcase for great British industry, has confirmed BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications services, as its first official...
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Quarter of Yorkshire SMEs have never sought growth advice says survey
Image source: Horia Varlan As the UK economy starts to show signs of recovery it has emerged that almost a quarter of Yorkshire SMEs have never sought advice on how to drive business growth. The...
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New Leeds festival celebrates small businesses
Image source: Tim Green aka atoach A new festival celebrating everything to do with Leeds will be launching this weekend to coincide with Small Business Saturday. Winter WonderLeeds, Briggate...
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Newcastle students stand out with their entrepreneurial skills
The head of UK banking at Santander has hailed Newcastle students as "standing out with their entrepreneurial skills" at a lecture at Newcastle University Business School yesterday. Steve Pateman...
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Pre-Christmas shopping boost for Liverpool ONE with record footfall
Merseyside shoppers got into the Christmas spirit early – by making last Saturday Liverpool ONE’s busiest day since it opened in 2008. According to figures released by the shopping centre’s...
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Leeds translator firm named as Top 100 Apprentice employer
Image source: alamosbasement Headquartered in Leeds, thebigword, atranslation and interpreting company, has been named as one of the UK’s Top 100 Apprentice Employers and has been congratulated by...
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Pension fund fuels Manchester house-building JV
A new investment fund scheme has been devised to bring forward housing projects in Manchester. The Housing Investment Fund will use available development land owned by the City Council while an...
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