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Bovis in slump

HOUSEBUILDER Bovis Homes said today it was braced for further tough conditions after reporting an 80% slump in half-year profits. Read

Ceiling firm has high standards

A COMPANY fitting suspended ceilings for banks, shops and hospitals has reached new heights by winning a national award at the first attempt. Read

Bid to simplify flexible hours

FIRMS will be asked to suggest ways of reducing paperwork involved in dealing with requests from staff to work flexible hours, the Government announced today. Read

Data security company has more in store

A NEW data storage centre has opened in Elland to help local companies keep confidential and sensitive information secure. Read

Steel company on its mettle

A STEEL fabrications firm has designs on a secure future after winning a business award. Read

Loan perks up coffee shops

A COFFEE bar is brewing up for more business success, thanks to a £15,000 loan. Read

Cash help for accountancy students

TWO accountancy students at Huddersfield University have received bursaries totalling £500. Read

Building skills go missing

BUILDING industry bosses in Yorkshire risk suffering a serious skills shortage due to its ageing workforce, training chiefs have warned. Read

Smoother life after oil firm’s revamp

A COMPANY supplying high-performance motor oils is moving up a gear with a £1m-plus investment at its Brighouse headquarters. Read

Delighted David has new work to enjoy

A DISABLED man made jobless by a factory closure is back in work after learning new skills. Read

‘Lack of technology skills’

LACK of technology skills is hindering efforts to increase flexible working for Yorkshire firms, says a report. Read

Tagging along in the hope of winning a prize!

AN Elland firm providing tags to keep track of vulnerable people in hospitals is among 10 northern companies shortlisted for a major award. Read

Coffee company with a taste for success

A COFFEE company has been sharing in a taste of success. Read

Higher costs absorbed

BUILDERS in Yorkshire are failing to pass on the full impact of rising costs for materials and wages – amid fears of a “backlash” from clients unable to secure finance in the credit crunch. Read

House sales to rise?

ESTATE agents in Yorkshire are expecting to see house sales pick up – as sellers begin to price their properties more realistically. Read

Email is bad for business

HUDDERSFIELD firms have been urged to improve their email systems – after a survey showed that up to 60% of businesses fail to reply to customers’ messages. Read