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ANM GROUP LIMITED

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:07 +0000

Jobs go as ANM shuts in Sheffield
ANM Group has confirmed 59 jobs have been axed following the closure of its Yorkshire Premier Meat plant in Sheffield.

Oilennium Limited

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:06:17 +0000

Key training contract secured - expansion in Scotland
Norfolk-based Oilennium Ltd, which provides training programmes for the oil and gas industry, has secured a major contract with Aberdeen-based mechanical engineering group EnerMech. Oilennium will provide an online Learning Management System, offering training modules to EnerMech's 1,000 staff and clients.

East Lothian Council

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:10:50 +0000

Chief executive appointed - seeking Director of Education
East Lothian Council has appointed Alan Blackie as chief executive with effect from 1 February 2012. Mr Blackie was the council's Director of Education and Children's Services. An Acting Director of Education and Children's Services will be appointed and the post will be advertised externally.

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:06:50 +0000

Company downsize - 990 jobs lost - 30,000 Jobs lost over last 3 years
Lloyds banking Group has confirmed that 990 jobs are to be cut across sites in Romford, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Scunthorpe and as part of its previously announced strategic review. The redundancies will be made across group operations, group executive functions, risk, wholesale and insurance divisions.

Johnston Carmichael Financial Services Limited

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:59:08 +0000

Company Growth - New Stirling office - Merger with GW Winton
SCOTLAND's biggest independent accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael is expanding its reach by opening an office in Stirling. Staff numbers for the new office are still being finalised but there will be a full time presence in the base. The firm's financial services arm has also merged with the smaller independent financial advisor GW Winton and Co in Perth. Sandy Manson is Chief Executive.

Abstract Securities Limited

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:56:23 +0000

Major Glasgow office development - potential new jobs
Abstract Securities Ltd has secured planning permission to build 170,000 sq ft of offices in Glasgow, creating employment and business opportunities. The Grade A offices expected to attract major corporate businesses to the city. Bowmer and Kirkland has been appointed contractor. Construction work will commence shortly and completion is expected in 2013.

BUTE ISLAND FOODS LTD

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:36:21 +0000

Company Growth - New Site Acquired
THE site of the former Rothesay Creamery, closed since May 2010, has been bought by local firm Bute Island Foods Ltd. The company, which manufactures and exports Sheese, a dairy-free vegan alternative to cheese, have purchased the Townhead site and buildings from First Milk, which shut the facility almost two years ago, citing falling sales of Isle of Bute Cheddar and rising operating costs

Miller Construction (UK) Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:35:56 +0000

£129m police accommodation project - Appointed principal contractor
The Blue Light Partnership, comprising Miller Construction and Bilfinger Berger Project Investments, is the preferred bidder for the £129m Avon and Somerset Police Accommodation PFI Project. The project comprises the development of four new facilities at Portishead, Bristol Patchway, Keynsham and Bridgwater in the South West. The contract also includes responsibility for maintaining the buildings for 25 years. In addition to supplying project investment, Miller Construction has been appointed principal contractor. Chris Webster is Chief Executive is Miller Construction.

Scallops Direct Alba Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:17:31 +0000

Business expansion - Jobs created
Newly incorporated Scallops Direct is looking to expand its products and add more jobs in Annan Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway. The company launched in October 2011 but found trading difficult due to stormy weather. Scallops Direct offers employment for the long-term unemployed or people disadvantaged through disability, age or mental illness. Geoff Tunstall is the founder.

Ross & Bonnyman Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:11:30 +0000

In Administration - Job Losses - Annual Turnover £7m
Ross and Bonnyman, a Scottish Manufacturing firm, has gone into Administration. The company, which is nearly 40 years old, employs around 80 staff at its factory and head office in Forfar and has an annual turnover of £7m. Administrators are hopeful of selling the assets and business.