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Leading Sheffield business figure appointed to chair new era of growth
21st May, 2010
P&A Receivables Services Plc, one of the UK and Europe’s fastest growing provider of credit management and debt collection services has appointed specialist corporate lawyer Andrew Hartley as its first chairman.
A third of those in formal insolvency procedures are harassed by creditors
19th May, 2010
Figures released by R3, the insolvency trade body, reveal that 31% of those in statutory insolvency procedures are still being contacted by those they owe money to. This is made up of 44% of those who have filed for bankruptcy and 25% of those in an IVA.
Livesey printers - statement from administrators The P&A Partnership
17th May, 2010
Two partners at The P&A Partnership, have been appointed administrators to Livesey Ltd, a leading print and marketing collateral company based in Shrewsbury. They are ensuring the business continues to trade until a buyer can be found.
First for Shulmans solicitors
17th May, 2010
Two senior managers at Shulmans are the firm’s first non-lawyers to become associates.
Shulmans extended its Progression in Practice (PIP) scheme, designed for solicitors, to allow other senior managers to achieve associate status.
A big draw as Leeds’ artists selected to celebrate Tate Modern’s first decade
13th May, 2010
Two contemporary arts groups from Leeds, hailed as among the best examples in the world, create a cutting edge project, The Drawing Shed, live in Tate Modern’s iconic Turbine Hall from 14-16 May 2010.
Project Space Leeds (PSL), together with the city’s experimental Black Dogs, are two of only 70 independent arts organisations in the world invited to contribute to No Soul for Sale, an eclectic three day festival celebrating the tenth anniversary of Tate Modern.
Academics to influence government on start-up business policy
12th May, 2010
An academic from one of the UK’s leading business schools has been appointed new president of The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) – the body whose members research government policy, education and support for entrepreneurs.
Dr Nigel Lockett of Bradford University School of Management wants to see a step-change in how the government and agencies design support for start-up businesses: “There is a history of successive governments designing start-up business policies that sound good but have little real impact on entrepreneurship. ISBE has a membership of world-class researchers and practitioners who collect evidence of what works – and doesn’t.
Insulin 'partner' offers clue to prevent heart damage in diabetic patients
11th May, 2010
Scientists have uncovered a new molecule that could protect diabetes patients from the heart damage associated with insulin treatment.
A team of vascular biologists at the University of Leeds found that a naturally occurring substance known as C-peptide protects blood vessels from the damaging effects of insulin – a finding that could revolutionise the way patients are treated.
Lawyers paying heavily for poor administration
10th May, 2010
Lawrence Scoffield is hosting a free breakfast event for solicitors to prevent and reduce their professional indemnity claims and premiums at Club LS1 on Wednesday 12 May.
Inspirational business speaker for Enterprise Shows in York
3rd May, 2010
Business mastermind, author and motivational speaker, Jonathan Yates will give fledgling entrepreneurs his personal tips for success when the Enterprise Shows come to York Racecourse on 8 and 9 May.
