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A Sheffield company developing smart engines for electric vehicles has raised a further £770,000 investment via NPIF.
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Hiring trends remain subdued across the UK amid ongoing Brexit-related uncertainty according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs. Permanent staff...
Leeds City Region launches ‘Investment Readiness’ programme to support SMEs
SMEs in Bradford, Calderdale, Harrogate, Kirklees, Leeds, Selby, Wakefield and York are being encouraged to get in touch with the Leeds City Region Enterprise...
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Turnover has risen 7% to £17.1 million at Gordons as the Yorkshire law firm’s ongoing growth and development strategy pays off.
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Harrogate-headquartered equipment rental specialist, VP plc, has reported a 15% rise in profit before tax to a record £46.8 million compared to last year.
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Leeds biotech secures $20m loan to boost growth
Tissue Regenix has secured a $20 million credit facility to help fund future growth as the Leeds-based biotech confirms current trading is “in line...
Sheffield digital agency expands with help from Finance Yorkshire
A Sheffield-based digital agency has grown its workforce and moved to new offices in the city following investment from Finance Yorkshire.
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Liam Fox announces ‘gamechanger’ financial support package for UK SME exporters
Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, has revealed major steps that will unlock finance for SMEs exporting to emerging markets.
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Private sector activity stagnates
Economic activity in the private sector was broadly unchanged in the quarter to May, marking the seventh consecutive rolling quarter of flat or falling...
More job losses and high store closures warn retailers as they...
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