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Yorkshire Premier Meat Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:21:18 +0000

Factory Closure - 59 Jobs Lost - Turnover £42.3m
Yorkshire Premier Meat in Sheffield has closed its factory and moved the operation to a site in West Yorkshire with the loss of 59 jobs. Annual Turnover is £42.3m.

Job Earnshaw & Bros Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:45 +0000

Sales up 22% at family business
Family business Job Earnshaw and Bros of Wakefield in Yorkshire has recorded a year-on-year increase in retail sales of 22%. The company which runs Earnshaws Fencing Centres in Wakefield, Rotherham and Brigg, sells timber garden products and natural landscaping goods. The firms Rotherham centre saw a 32% increase in retail sales in 2011. Neil Hargill is Retail Operations Manager.

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.

Ludgate Business Finance Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:24 +0000

Opens third office - business expansion - potential new jobs
Ludgate Business Finance has opened a third office in Willenhall, West Midlands to serve its expanding customer base in the region. The company's ongoing expansion has the potential to create new jobs. Steve Grice is head of the Willenhall office.

Oakworth Joinery Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:24 +0000

Enters administration - 170 jobs at risk
Keighley, West Yorkshire based window and door manufacturer Oakworth Joinery has entered administration putting 170 jobs at risk. John Russell and Chris White of The P&A Partnership were appointed administrators of the company on 3 February 2012 and are considering options for the business. Oakworth recorded £14.38m turnover in 2012.

Mossom & Sydney (Builders) Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:50:28 +0000

20 Jobs Lost - Ceased Trading
Mossom and Sydney, a long-established Maryport building business has stopped trading, putting up to 20 people out of work. Terry Crosier is Manager.

Gavin Ward Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:45:06 +0000

Heating installation company goes into administration - Jobs lost
Heating installation company Gavin Ward Ltd, based in Burnley, Lancashire, has gone into administration. The companys insulation and building services division will be closed, however the heating and plumbing division of the group will continue trading. The company employs approximately 50 people and those working in the insulation and building services division will lose their jobs.

Game Group Plc, The

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:06:55 +0000

Sales falls - Review of overseas operations
Sales at Game Group, Britains largest retailer of computer games, has recorded a fall in sales. The company is reviewing the future of its 660 overseas outlets in France, Spain, Scandinavia, Australia and the Czech Republic.

Fulcrum Insured Employee Benefits Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:02:57 +0000

Sustained business growth - larger premises
Falkirk-based Fulcrum Insured Employee Benefits Limited has grown each year since its launch in January 2008. It has gained new business during the recession due to its ability to deliver cost efficiencies of up to 40%. The company has moved to larger office premises and expanded its team to four.