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Full steam ahead as Leyland family firm completes buy-out
The businessman who founded a UK manufacturer of steam cleaning machines has completed a buy-out of the company with funding from Lancashire County Council’s Rosebud Finance. The deal has allowed Bob...
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Lancaster-based Honeycomb get sweet deal with free training
A Lancaster-based honey supplier has lifted its staff training to new heights thanks to the support of a £5.6 million workforce skills programme being delivered in the county. Honeycomb was able to...
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North East landlords “safest in the UK”
Image source: p_a_h • Agent’s concerns about “revolving door redress schemes” remain as convicted companies appear to be part of letting agent redress schemes. A new database listing the dodgiest...
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Ongoing expansion plans at York estate agent Hunters result in growth
Image source: Images_of_Money York-based independent franchised estate agency group Hunters has continued its rapid expansion in 2014, with 37 new branch openings. Hunters’ has offices in Greater...
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£1.25 million Ashton-Under-Lyne Dental practice opens
Dental practice Simply One Dental has announced the opening of a new practice on Henrietta Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, thanks to funding from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in a deal worth £1.25...
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The Hut Group to create 2,000 jobs in the North West
Image source: mrgarethm The Hut Group plan to invest £100 million and create 2,000 jobs in the North West over the next three years. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Prime Minister David...
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Sheffield goes global to drive the city forward
Image source: Sheffield Tiger Sheffield launches its International Economic Commission this month, in an ambitious drive to engage the best brains from around the world in driving the city forward....
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20 new jobs at Lancashire biscuit manufacturer
Nelson-based Farmhouse Biscuits expects to create up to 20 new jobs in 2015. The Lancashire company has seen its business grow considerably in the last 5 years. It has enjoyed particular success...
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This week’s Yorkshire appointments
Rachel Baul, Newtons Solicitors Yorkshire’s Newtons Solicitors has appointed Rachel Baul to its legal team. Rachel Baul, a former partner at national firm, Stowe Family Law, Harrogate, will work out...
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This week’s North East appointments
Sophie Coulthard & Andrea Potts, Doxford Hall Doxford Hall in Northumberland, has recently made two appointments to its sales office team. Sophie Coulthard, from Bedlington, and Andrea Potts, from...
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Yorkshire recruitment specialist Stafforce opens four new offices
Yorkshire recruitment specialist Stafforce Recruitment is expanding its national branch network by four new offices, including two in its South Yorkshire heartland. The business, which is...
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Liam Gallagher’s fashion label Pretty Green sales up 40%
Liam Gallagher’s fashion label reported sales were up 40% compared to the same period last year. Pretty Green, is set to open a second Manchester store during 2015. The company said online revenues...
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Leeds’ LNT Group sees turnover increase 19%
Image source: Images_of_Money Leeds’ The LNT Group has reported a turnover increase of 19% to £90.6 million in its 2013-14 accounts, which were published this week. The fixed assets of the Group have...
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Scarborough Jobmatch celebrates a milestone
Scarborough Jobmatch are celebrating this week after reaching another fantastic milestone; successfully helping their 500th person back into employment just 20 months after the start of the project....
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Colne-based Print business takes rapid growth in its stride
East Lancashire printing services firm Text Styles UK is generating powerful growth, while keeping profitability on track, thanks to Boost Business Lancashire’s Growth Mentoring programme. The...
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Leeds’ Better Placed HR Recruitment complete MBO and rebranding
HR recruitment specialist Paul Duffield has completed a management buyout of Better Placed HR Recruitment, rebranding the consultancy to become Eyzon Ltd. Leeds-based Eyzon Ltd is headed up by Paul in...
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Preston horticultural firm grows staff skills
Image source: George Amaro A Preston-based horticultural firm has invested in upskilling its workforce thanks to help from a £5.6 million skills programme being delivered across the county. Lovania...
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Construction worker turned entrepreneur launches Stockton saddlery and...
Image source: darrenprice187 The diversity of the range of independent shops available in Stockton Town Centre is growing, thanks to a new pop-up shop in the town’s Enterprise Arcade. The space is...
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London customer engagement agency acquired by Charterhouse
Image source: Images_of_Money London-based customer engagement agency, Indicia, has been acquired by marketing services company Charterhouse, as the business looks to continue strengthening its...
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Warrington first for employment in the UK
Warrington is the first city out of a list of 64 for employment in the UK. The Centre for Cities has published its annual health check of UK cities, Cities Outlook 2015 which establishes Warrington as...
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