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Wright Hassall starts mentoring scheme at Warwick School of Law
Professional Services
A Warwickshire law firm has launched a full-time mentoring scheme with one of the Midlands’ top universities.
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The Law Society and Eversheds named the top brands in the business
Professional Services
The Law Society has been named the strongest brand among professional organisations, beating the likes of the CBI, RICS and RIBA.
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Trevor Law: Big earners win again on pensions
Banking & Finance
Britain’s better paid may be victims of the economic downturn in tax terms but some could find consolation in the world of pensions where 60 per cent tax relief is on offer.
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Distressed acquisitions treble in the Midlands
Banking & Finance
Acquisitions of insolvent businesses in the Midlands almost trebled in 2009 as the recession hit the region harder than other areas.
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One in four businesses planning acquisitions
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More than a quarter of privately held businesses are expecting to make acquisitions in the coming three years, according to Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report (IBR).
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Codan Rubber put up for sale by administrators Baker Tilly
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Administrators from Birmingham business advisers Baker Tilly are looking to save a Corby-based rubber firm after the collapse of its parent firm pushed it into administration.
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Recession fears remain in West Midlands despite faster climb from recession
Banking & Finance
Business leaders in the West Midlands have said the revised improvement in GDP figures from 0.1% to 0.3% should not divert attention from the real challenges facing º£½ÇÊÓƵ plc.
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Another big loss for Lloyds Banking Group after bad debts hit
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Taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group has revealed pre-tax losses of £6.3 billion after taking a £24 billion hit on bad debts.
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RBS post £3.6bn loss for the year
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Part-nationalised lender Royal Bank of Scotland has posted a £3.6 billion loss for last year.
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KPMG to triple its Performance and Technology practice in Midlands
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KPMG in the Midlands has announced that it intends to grow its advisory practice, with plans to recruit a number of partners and directors to bolster its Performance and Technology team.
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Election winner faces difficult economic test, warns investment manager
Banking & Finance
Interest rates look set to rise and the volatile markets will offer a stern economic test to whichever party wins the upcoming general election, a leading Midlands businessman has warned.
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Catalyst advises on fabricator deal
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Catalyst Corporate Finance has advised on the management buy-out of one of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s leading fabricators of PVC doors and windows.
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KPMG Midlands set for expansion
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KPMG in the Midlands has announced that it intends to grow its advisory practice, with plans to recruit a number of partners and directors to bolster its Performance and Technology team.
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New corporate finance partner at Burgis & Bullock
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Burgis & Bullock Corporate Finance has announced the appointment of Simon Chapman as a new corporate finance partner.
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Catapult Venture Managers invests in wireless firm Zinwave
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Midlands capital fund Catapult Venture Managers has completed its third transaction in two months, investing in a Cambridge firm that is working on new wireless aerial technology.
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Helping firms claw back research and development cash
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A Birmingham accountant is hosting an event to highlight the cash available for businesses that carry out research and development.
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Southern Bear sells off engineering holdings to focus on more lucrative markets
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Southern Bear, the Warwickshire-based industrial holding company, has sold off all its engineering subsidiaries to focus on more profitable markets.
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Mervyn King hints of extending Quantitative Easing
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Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has kept the door ajar for further money supply-boosting measures after warning that the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s economic recovery was still in the balance.
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Richard Baizley named new corporate partner at Hawkins Hatton
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Solicitors Hawkins Hatton have appointed a new corporate partner.
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Catalyst Corporate Finance advise on £20m Capita acquisition
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Catalyst Corporate Finance has advised on the sale of NB Real Estate to outsourcing giant Capita for £20 million.
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Cobbetts shines in Stellar Diamonds acquisition
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The Birmingham-based natural resources team at law firm Cobbetts has advised on the £10.4 million acquisition of jewel firm Stellar Diamonds by the AIM-listed West African Diamonds.
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Midland economist Kate Barker to leave the Monetary Policy Committee
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Midland economist Kate Barker is stepping down from the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee after nine years.
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Advent and Access 2 Careers adminstrators set up website for worried students
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The administrators of Hagley-based Advent Computer Training and Access 2 Careers have set up websites and helplines to assist students, employees and creditors of the training companies.
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Keelys arranges lease on Tutbury Castle for 'Most Haunted' star
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The Lichfield office of law firm Keelys has negotiated a new lease for the tenants of the famous Tutbury Castle.
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