Friday, 24 May 2013

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
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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

ceSean Balmer 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

Duddon sands installation Offshore construction at the West of Duddon Sands offshore windfarm is officially underway.

Last updated 24 May 2013
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Local food expert gives opinion on this week's Apprentice

Gareth Thomas photo 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

P597263.jpgds 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
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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

all energy 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

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

cranstons111 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

Marks & Spencer photo 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
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Give small shops rate relief like charities, says Cumbrian MP

Tim Farron photo 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
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Cumbrian tourism businesses honoured in national awards

ceoverwaterblurb 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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