News: Tata talks of selling off UK operations
A review of the European operations of Tata Steel has led to further uncertainty for steelworkers in Rotherham after the Indian-owned steelmaker concluded that it is exploring all options for portfolio...
View ArticleNews: No plans to recall Parliament
A Number 10 spokesman said there are no plans to recall Parliament following the shock announcement from Tata Steel that has led to an even more uncertain future at its UK sites.A week after a visit to...
View ArticleNews: Moorhead Savage acquired by Graywoods
Leading Rotherham insolvency practice Moorhead Savage has been acquired by Sheffield's newest insolvency firm, Graywoods in a move that will offer expanded business turnaround and recovery services...
View ArticleNews: Latest AMP expansion approved
A planning application for the next stage of commercial development at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) has been approved by Rotherham Council and is set to see the creation of a further 73,000 sq...
View ArticleNews: Council leader adds to calls for more support for steel
The leader of Rotherham Council has reiterated the viability and importance of the South Yorkshire Tata Steel operations but adds that the steel industry requires the right support from the...
View ArticleNews: Mixed bag at B&Q stores
Kingfisher plc, the owner of DIY retailer, B&Q is considering the future of the Rotherham store, which only opened in 2009.Under plans to "transform its offer" to customers, the nearby store at...
View ArticleNews: Fishing Republic remains bouyant
Revenues are up but profit has fallen as Rotherham-based retailer, Fishing Republic reports its first year results since it floated on the stock exchange.The placing of ten million new shares at 15p...
View ArticleNews: BHS enters administration
The Rotherham store of national retailer, BHS is under the threat of closure after a wider turnaround plan failed to prevent administration.BHS Group Ltd was acquired by Retail Acquisitions Ltd in...
View ArticleNews: Albion Steel's reported interest in Tata's Speciality Steel business
A national newspaper is reporting that a group of experienced professionals from the region's steel industry are the latest to show an interest in the South Yorkshire operations of Tata Steel.The...
View ArticleNews: Crawshaws delivers record sales growth
Crawshaw Group PLC, the Rotherham-based fresh meat and food to go retailer, has reported sales of £37.1m as it implements an accelerated store expansion strategy.Last year, the AIM-listed Hellaby firm...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham hotel invests as confidence returns
The Carlton Park Hotel in Rotherham believes business confidence is returning to the local economy after recording its largest number of conference bookings since before the 2008 financial crisis.The...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham firms flying the flag
Leading Rotherham companies are amongst the mid-market firms that are driving growth in the region, according to the Yorkshire Report 2016, published by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO...
View ArticleNews: Liberty House states intention to bid for Tata Steel UK
Liberty House has confirmed it will put in a formal bid to buy Tata Steel's UK assets.The international steel and non-ferrous metals group, has already taken on plants in Newport and Scotland. It also...
View ArticleNews: Seven up for taking on Tata Steel UK
The board of Tata Steel Europe has confirmed that seven expressions of interest for Tata Steel's UK business are through to the next stage.The Indian-owned steelmaker concluded that it is exploring all...
View ArticleNews: Support for Rotherham employees made redundant by Tata Steel
As the sale process goes on, support is being provided to Rotherham steelworkers made redundant by Tata Steel.Almost 700 staff were made redundant within the Rotherham and Stocksbridge plants following...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham pet food factory to close
Rotherham-based Pointer Pet Products is being relocated just months after the business was acquired.The dog treat manufacturing business was acquired by Lincolnshire pet food manufacturer Fold Hill...
View ArticleNews: Seven bidders and Tata makes eight
An MP with his finger on the pulse of the steel industry believes that Tata Steel may not have "completely left the field" despite putting all of its UK assets up for sale.The Indian-owned steelmaker...
View ArticleNews: Foreign Direct Investment increases in region
The UK gave an outstanding performance attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2015, bringing in a record 1,065 FDI projects and creating over 42,000 jobs, the most in any year since Ernst &...
View ArticleNews: Expansion for Sutton McGrath Hartley
South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire based Chartered Accountants, Sutton McGrath Hartley has been expanding its teams throughout 2016 to strengthen their multi-disciplinary offering to clients.Graham...
View ArticleNews: SCR's £2.5m transport fund stopgap
The Sheffield city region (SCR) has been successful in its bid to the Department for Transport (DfT) to continue with a programme of activity to make travelling to work better for businesses and...
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