Business Link Magazine

Watson Burton attracts top commercial expert

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:54:44 +0100

Leeds law firm Watson Burton has announced the appointment of partner, Sam Jardine to lead its growing commercial team.

OFT to investigate JCT600 over Gilder Group takeover

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:22:08 +0100

The OFT is investigating JCT600's takeover of the Gilder Group, which had Audi, Volkswagen and Seat dealerships in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, after fears that the deal hindered competition, it has emerged this afternoon (19th June).

Construction SMEs failing to win public sector contracts

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:05 +0100

More than 40% of construction SMEs are failing to win most public sector contracts, according to the FMB.

Industrial recruit’s expertise benefits victims of workplace illness

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:05 +0100

An expanding specialist legal department has been strengthened with the appointment of a new solicitor.

Prince's Trust asks for help from business

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:00:19 +0100

The Prince's Trust is asking businesses in the Linconshire town of Gainsborough to get in touch to help change young people's lives.

Pledge to create level playing field for professional women

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:47 +0100

With recent research showing that men in the UK are six times more likely than women to work in science-related careers, the University of Lincoln has pledged to ‘create a level playing field for all’.

Rail company steps in to help with heritage challenge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:33 +0100

Carillion Rail is to sponsor a September event that will bring iconic steam loco Mallard back to the Lincolnshire town of Grantham, close to where she set her 126mph speed record 75 years ago.

Military armour made cheaper in South Yorkshire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:43:53 +0100

Rotherham-based metals processor MTL Group has launch of a new technology called SMARTbend to help build armoured military vehicles more cheaply.

US companies emerge as clear winners post- financial crisis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0100

The most valuable publicly listed companies are from the technology, consumer services or the health care sectors- and they are mostly US companies, according to a new report.

Businesses increasing usage of temps, says recruitment expert

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:47:08 +0100

Employers in Yorkshire are set to increase their numbers of temporary staff over the next six months of 2013, according to one local figure.

Coggles assets sold to online retailer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:40:39 +0100

The Hut Group has acquired the assets of York fashion retailer Coggles from the administrators.

Grant Thornton helps Yorkshire businesses target markets in China

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:19:36 +0100

The Leeds office of Grant Thornton, together with colleagues from China, have given advice to Yorkshire businesses about how they can maximise growth in the world’s largest market.

Cereals 2013 ‘a resounding success’

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:26:55 +0100

Visitors, exhibitors and sponsors have hailed Cereals 2013 as a resounding success, underling the event’s reputation as the leading technical event for the UK arable sector.

Point’s new Electrical Division creates jobs and growth potential

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:18:35 +0100

Point Engineering Group has launched a new division in response to a huge increase in demand for electrical services.

DBL Logistics secure long-term healthcare distribution deal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:13:11 +0100

DBL Logistics has secured a long-term deal with a leading UK manufacturer of consumable healthcare products.

Employers hope sickness law gets better

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:22:39 +0100

Fresh concerns about the Government’s ‘fit note’ programme highlight how many employers hope a new scheme will prove more effective in managing sickness absence.

Confidence grows in small businesses, says FSB

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:57:10 +0100

Confidence among small businesses rose to its highest level in three years according to the latest Small Business Index from the Federation of Small Businesses.

C3S Securiglass bought by Promat

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:09:27 +0100

Promat UK has acquired Yorkshire-based C3S Securiglass, the supplier of fire-resistant, safety, security and blast-resistant, glazing.

Sika snaps up Everbuild

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:09:27 +0100

Sika UK has bought Everbuild Building Products, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals.

Benenden Health scoops hat trick of customer service awards

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:26:50 +0100

Completing a three year hat-trick, Benenden Health has been voted as winner in the health category of the Moneywise ‘Most Trusted’ Customer Service Awards.