Business news from around the county
Rise in profits for United Utilities
Profits are up at United Utilities, the company that supplies water and sewerage services to seven million people across Cumbria and the north west.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Lawyers team up for a new online venture
Two West Cumbrian lawyers have left a Workington law firm to become consultants to an internet-based company.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Workington's Body Shop will close on June 8
The Body Shop in Workington will close next month after more than a decade of town centre trading.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Bid to rebuild West Cumbria fire garage
A Cockermouth service station that was destroyed by fire in February could be reopened by the end of the year.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Penrith's Stars of Business finalists announced
Cranstons, Country Puddings and Elite Fitness are among the finalists for Penrith’s annual ‘Stars of Business’ awards.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Tata Steel reveals heavy losses
THE owner of Workington’s Tata Steel Projects has run up hefty losses as demand for its products remains weak.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Sellafield chooses Cumbrian companies for new development contract
A series of Cumbrian companies have secured a share of a Sellafield contract aimed at improving contract delivery at the site.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
New offshore windfarm starting to take shape
Offshore construction at the West of Duddon Sands offshore windfarm is officially underway.
Last updated 24 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Local food expert gives opinion on this week's Apprentice
Local-produce expert Gareth Thomas highlights where this week’s Apprentice candidates went right and wrong.
Last updated 23 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
UK has a huge renewable energy opportunity
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey says the UK has a "huge" renewable energy opportunity.
Last updated 23 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Reward for west Cumbria's unsung tourism ambassadors
Tourism industry workers have been rewarded for their hard work.
Last updated 23 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
United Utilities profits up
United Utilities has announced increased revenue and profits.
Last updated 23 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Cumbria delegation visits UK's biggest energy conference
A Cumbria delegation is one of more than 580 exhibitors at the two-day All-Energy conference in Aberdeen.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Ball rolling for new offshore windfarm
Work on the West of Duddon Sands windfarm off the coast of Cumbria will start this week, it was revealed today.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
£100m turnover in sight for Cumbrian recruitment firm
Cumbrian recruitment specialist NRL Group is on target to achieve turnover of more than £100 million this year.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Stars of Business Awards finalists revealed
Cranstons, Country Puddings, and Elite Fitness are amongst the finalists of the Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce ‘Stars of Business’ awards.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Struggling M&S failing to impress Carlisle shoppers
Poor value, tired designs and variable quality – that’s the verdict on Marks & Spencer’s clothing from shoppers in Carlisle. (17 comments)
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Give small shops rate relief like charities, says Cumbrian MP
A Cumbrian MP is calling on the Government to give small businesses the same rates relief that charity shops enjoy.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Cumbrian tourism businesses honoured in national awards
Five Cumbrian businesses have been honoured in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, including a prestigious gold award for Ireby country house Overwater Hall.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
NRL Group on track for £100m profit
The Cumbrian recruitment specialist NRL Group is on target to achieve turnover of more than £100m this year.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
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