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Equality for temporary staff

THOUSANDS of temporary workers across Kirklees will get rights equal to permanent staff following a landmark ruling by the European Union. Read

Bertie’s welcomes ‘top-table’ partner

A BANQUETING operation in Elland has welcomed a new business partner. Read

Spa put forward for award

A COLNE Valley business is celebrating being nominated for two national awards. Read

Awards deadline extended

A COMPANY making name badges and signs had urged Huddersfield firms to make a name for themselves in an annual award. Read

Shoppers feel pinch and buy cheap

SHOPPERS in Huddersfield are spending less on luxury items and switching to cheaper food stores, a survey has revealed. Read

Co-op puts the fizz into recycling bottles

THE Co-op has become the first retailer in the UK to put all its own-brand fizzy drinks and mixers in recycled plastic bottles. Read

Firm catches holiday mood

Firm catches holiday mood

LACK of summer sunshine has failed to deter hardy holidaymakers – and a local company is reaping the benefits. Read

Business drives to new HQ

A COMPANY helping drivers steer clear of trouble on the roads has moved to new offices. Read

Summer lull in company failure rate

A YORKSHIRE insolvency expert today warned that a fall in company administrations in the region could be “the lull before the storm”. Read

Funding to help expansion

FUNDING is still available to help Huddersfield firms grow – despite the credit crunch. Read

Boss who licks the opposition

AN Elland businessman has been hailed as one of the UK’s top entrepreneurs. Read

Dominos increases slice of profits as diners stay at home

The delivery firm, which has a network of more than 500 franchised stores, said it was well placed to exceed market hopes for the year. Read

Confidence collapses

TOUGHER economic conditions are taking their toll on business confidence and profits across Yorkshire, a survey revealed today. Read

Fundraising on the cards at hospice

STAFF at Kirkwood Hospice hope companies are already getting into the Christmas spirit. Read

£30bn rail line could link up to Heathrow

PLANS for a new £30bn high-speed rail line linking Yorkshire to London’s Heathrow airport has been given a “cautious welcome” by a Huddersfield-based business organisation. Read

Huddersfield on rise in prosperity league

HUDDERSFIELD is climbing a league table measuring the prosperity of towns and cities. Read

Firm’s safety prize

STAFF at a Huddersfield firm have won a national safety award. Read

Firms pass on fuel cost

MORE than half of small firms in Yorkshire passed on increased fuel costs to their customers, a survey has revealed. Read

Weathering the storm

A LEADING high street franchise said it expects to remain in a strong position to weather the current economic storm. Read

Double blow for Hudds retailer

DISCOUNT retailer Instore has suffered a double blow, announcing a fall in sales and revealing that its chief executive is to leave the company. Read

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