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‘Focus’ group’s award

A GROUP promoting the interests of Yorkshire’s £2.2bn chemical industry has been recognised for outstanding customer service. Read

Volume get bank order

A COMPANY in Huddersfield making portable offices has landed a second order from banking giant Lloyds TSB. Read

PAVING stone supplier Marshalls has reported “resilient” sales for the first four months of the year.

The Birkby-based group, which is sponsoring the Chelsea Flower Show fpr the second year running this month, lifted like-for-like revenues by 1% during the period under revew. Total revenues were 3% ahead. Read

BRITISH Airways announced annual pre-tax profits of £883m today – but warned it faced a “challenging” year.

The profit figure – almost 45% up on the last year – also triggers a £35m bonus payout for the airline’s 42,000 staff. It is also paying its first dividend since 2001. Chief executive Willie Walsh said he would forego his bonus because of the “very disappointing” opening of Heathrow’s Terminal 5 in March. Read

Costs rise at Avis

CAR rental group Avis Europe today warned of rising fleet costs. Read

BRITISH Energy today said it had received a “range of proposals” from several parties wishing to bid for the nuclear power firm.

The group did not disclose the names of the firms involved, but said it planned to hold talks with all parties over the next few weeks. Read

Lawyers launch party

A GROUP for young lawyers in Huddersfield is re-launching under a new name. Read

Second business group

A BUSINESS networking organisation is launching a second group in Huddersfield. Read

5million expected to work from home

BOSSES in Huddersfield have been urged to find ways to help more of their employees work from home. Read

Top achievers take their bow at awards night

AWARD-winning apprentices were urged to “never stop learning” at a prize giving ceremony. Read

Investor’s property summit

PROPERTY agents will assemble in Brighouse this weekend for an emergency summit to discuss the impact of falling house prices, stagnating sales and the credit crunch. Read

Buy-out is boost for opportunity

A SHOPFITTING firm is poised for growth following a management buy-out of the business. Read

Pork pie masters move into town centre

AN award-winning pie maker is setting up shop in Huddersfield. Read

Awards call to lawyers

LAWYERS in Huddersfield have been urged to enter a prestigious regional competition. Read

Big drive to build civic pride

A MAJOR drive to boost community spirit in Yorkshire’s towns and cities gets under way next month. Read

Energy ‘second biggest expense for firms’

MORE than a quarter of small firms in Yorkshire are victims of “fuel poverty” – paying more than 10% of annual sales on energy bills. Read

Natural selection!

A MARKETING agency has moved to purpose-built offices – and now finds itself close to the wildlife! Read

Call to bridge the gender gap

MORE help is needed for women entrepreneurs in Yorkshire, it is claimed – after a report showed they are outnumbered three to one by self-employed men. Read

Open plan for design firm

A PROJECT management and interior design company has moved into larger premises to reflect its growing success. Read

Property agency in UK Top 10

AN estate agency with offices in the Colne Valley has been named one of the best in the UK. Read

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