Deeside-based business Excelsior Technologies Ltd (ETL) has won a £13m refinancing package with RBS Invoice Finance and RBS Corporate Institutional Banking. The deal will support the manufacturer’s working capital and help… #North West

The UK economy is still a "long way from strong and sustainable recovery" according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual check-up. A report from IMF has called the UK economy weak, and… #National #economy #finance #government

Sales of new homes in the North East have reached a five-year high, according to housebuilder Barratt. The company says some of its developments across the region are selling at double… #North East #economy #investment #property

Family businesses are less likely to fail than big business because they are usually made up of a well functioning and diverse board of directors who are able to advise… #National #employment #environment #management

Global manufacturing executives rank the UK as one of the top destinations for future profit growth, ahead of established manufacturing economies such as Japan and Germany, and high growth economies… #Yorkshire #finance #international #manufacturing

A fleet of specialist delivery fans costing £600,000 has been acquired by a south Yorkshire bakery after gaining backing from Yorkshire Bank. The six new ‘Bap Vans’, which play the Batman… #Yorkshire #finance #food #investment

Sheffield-based firm Wilson Field has streamlined the company’s management of cash recoveries into the business to aid the firm’s continued growth. The business turnaround and insolvency specialist has launched its Recoveries… #Yorkshire #entrepreneur #finance

The North East is the second worst paying region of the UK, according to a new study by jobs search engine Adzuna. The study found advertised salaries in the region have… #North East #economy #employment #finance

A Hinckley automotive company is driving forward after expanding with the opening of new premises thanks to a six-figure funding package from Yorkshire Bank. Vitesse Global Limited now occupies 8,500 sq… #The Midlands #banking #manufacturing #transport

How Ireland Is Losing Out On €10bn in VAT a Year Oh how the Irish government would love a simple solution to the country’s economic woes. After a long period of… #International #europe #international #tax

Abracs Ltd, the York-based supplier of premium quality branded abrasives and accessories, has been acquired by a Leeds investment company for an undisclosed sum. The York office of accountants Garbutt &… #Yorkshire #finance #law #manufacturing

A new head and leadership team has been appointed to Yorkshire Bank’s Hull and Humber Business and Private Banking Centre. Brian Lake, 53, will lead the new Business and Private Banking… #Yorkshire #advice #entrepreneur #finance