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London Stock Exchange to take 60% stake in rival Turquoise

THE London Stock Exchange has announced a deal to acquire its loss-making rival Turquoise.Read

Johnson Services Group agres banking deal

THE owner of dry cleaning business Johnsons has secured new banking facilities through to April, 2013.Read

National Express revenues remain under pressure

STRUGGLING transport firm National Express said rail revenues were still under pressure – despite signs of recovery elsewhere in the business.Read

BAA wins partial victory in airports ownership row

THE future of UK airport ownership was thrown into disarray after BAA won a partial victory against a Competition Commission ruling forcing it to sell three airports.Read

Financial Services Authority levies record £34.8m in fines

THE City watchdog handed out a record £34.8m worth of fines during 2009, it has emerged.Read

RICS in Yorkshire braced for climate change challenge

BUILDING industry chiefs in Yorkshire have pledged to play their part in tackling climate change.Read

Tolent lands £2.5m contract for power station work

A WEST Yorkshire construction company has won a £3.5m power plant contract.Read

Pennine Housing 2000 and Bramall Construction deliver a happy Christmas

CHRISTMAS came early to a group of needy children – thanks to kind-hearted staff from Pennine Housing 2000 and social housing contractor Bramall Construction.Read

Colliers CRE on course for city centre hat-trick

RETAIL property agents have completed two deals and received instructions for a third site – all on the same street in Leeds city centre.Read

Ronan Developments sells Upper Bagden Farm scheme

A HUDDERSFIELD company is celebrating success in a difficult market – after selling all the properties on its latest residential development.Read

Eddisons hails success of end-of-year auction

CASH buyers attracted by realistic prices ensured that the last Eddisons property auction of the year finished on a high note.Read

Primelocation.com says Yorkshire is tops for prime property sales

YORKSHIRE is one of the UK’s top performing region for prime property sales, says a survey.Read

Marshalls director named Green Guru Manufacturer

A DIRECTOR of stone paving supplier Marshalls has been given a new title – that of Green Guru Manufacturer.Read

Structherm staff celebrate National Insulation Awards success

STAFF at a Meltham-based construction products firm are celebrating after winning a national award.Read

Appointments: Mark Browne at J M Glendinning

HOLMFIRTH man Mark Browne has been chosen to run a new branch of an expanding insurance brokers.Read

Creative Industries Development Agency appoints new programmes director

ALISON Fordham has been appointed programmes director for the Huddersfield-based Creative Industries Development Agency.Read

Dortech finds itself promoting investment in Canada

A SPECIALIST glazing firm in Huddersfield has found itself promoting business investment – in Canada.Read

Appointments: Wayne Barker at Millers Oils

OILS and fuel treatments manufacturer Millers Oils has appointed Wayne Baker (pictured) as UK sales manager.Read

Appointments: Rachel Brakes at CO2Sense Yorkshire

ENVIRONMENTAL support group CO2Sense Yorkshire has appointed Rachel Brakes as planning and permitting project manager to support the continued growth and development of environmental sector businesses in the region.Read

Yummy Yorkshire set for a cool yule with four new flavours

ICE cream maker Yummy Yorkshire is set for a cool Yule.Read

Envirowise says Yorkshire firms may become more energy “thrifty”

THE recession could leave a valuable legacy for businesses in Yorkshire – as more firms adopt a “thrifty” mindset and seek energy savings.Read