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Enterprise warns pubs to expect price rises

PUBS have been told to brace themselves for more price rises.Read

Billions of pounds for Barclays

BANKING giant Barclays was today reporting another multibillion-pound profit haul despite a turbulent year for its powerhouse investment arm.Read

Rank toasts success of bingo clubs

THE owner of Mecca Bingo said it is attracting more and younger customers after reporting a surge in profits and sales in the final six months of last year.Read

Diageo counts cost of drinks sales slump

DRINKS giant Diageo said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours – although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.Read

Cleckheaton's Ferno (UK) Ltd handles a weighty problem with rise in obesity

A FIRM making medical equipment for the emergency services has reported a big rise in demand for special equipment to cope with the UK’s growing obesity problem.Read

Wellhouse Leisure posts 50% rise in January sales

A COMPANY making camper vans has posted positive sales figures.Read

Huddersfield University joins bid to boost SMEs

KIRKLEES companies could get big benefits from a regional initiative.Read

Kirklees College launches retail apprenticeship

RETAILERS will find out about a new apprenticeship for the industry – and get a few pointers to future success at an event in Huddersfield.Read

Huddersfield businesses talk to Studio School about getting young people experience of the workplace

CREATIVE businesses are taking further steps to get Huddersfield’s innovative Studio School up and running.Read

Orchard Energy makes inroads in Scotland

AN energy management company based in Brighouse is to open a second Scottish office in Aberdeen sooner than expected.Read

TaxAssist Accountants offer timely advice

KIRKLEES businesses must take steps to protect their hard-earned cash.Read

School for Social Entrepreneurs launches new programme

A NEW programme has been launched in West Yorkshire to help social entrepreneurs hone their business skills.Read

Stafflex leads on apprenticeships

A RECRUITMENT company in Huddersfield is leading by example when it comes to promoting apprenticeships.Read

Sesame Bankhall Group lands HR award

A COMPANY with operations in Huddersfield is celebrating after one of its directors won a top award.Read

Appointments: Richard Giles & Justin Donn at PwC

ACCOUNTANCY firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has strengthened its Yorkshire pensions advisory practice with the appointment of Richard Giles (right, top) as director and Justin Donn (below) as manager.Read

Appointments: Fletcher Adamowicz at Grant Thornton

BUSINESS advice firm Grant Thornton has appointed Fletcher Adamowicz as senior manager of its tax team in West Yorkshire.Read

Annaliese Morgan to stage motivational talk

BUSINESSWOMAN and author Annaliese Morgan is set to give a pep-talk to other budding entrepreneurs.Read

HM Revenue & Customs issue VAT payment reminder

THE writing is on the wall for companies still filing paper VAT returns.Read

Appointments: Kate Howe at Knight Frank

PROPERTY consultancy Knight Frank has strengthened its retail team in West Yorkshire with the appointment of Kate Howe as a senior retail surveyor.Read

Asian Women of Achievement Awards announced

NEW categories have been announced for the 2012 Asian Women of Achievement Awards.Read