Vertu acquisition secures foothold in Land Rover market
A team of lawyers at Bond Dickinson (formerly Dickinson Dees and Bond Pearce) has advised Vertu Motors plc on the £31 million acquisition of Leeds-based Albert Farnell Limited in addition…
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Vertu apprentices rewarded for their hard work
Two Vertu Motors PLC colleagues have been recognised for their hard work after taking home esteemed awards at the UXL Celebration of Achievement Awards. Sophie Gibson and Hannah Cuthbertson both claimed…
Automotive company driving forward with Yorkshire Bank's support
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…
Liverpool commuters urged to cycle to work
Liverpool business leaders have been urged to promote a project that encourages commuters to cycle into work. The Liverpool City Cycle Hire Scheme hopes to get commuters using a cheaper, healthier…
Cyber boost for north east bus passengers
Thousands of local bus users are receiving a cyber boost as free internet access is introduced on four popular bus routes. Bus operator, Go North East, has invested in free on…
Six employees celebrate 45 years on the buses…
A double celebration has taken place as six loyal employees toast an impressive 45 years' working 'on the buses' and their employer, Go North East, marks its 100th birthday. Bus drivers…
Oil price collusion rears its head again
Allegations of oil price fixing will rightly enrage small businesses who, as recently as January, were assured by the OFT that competition among fuel providers was working. The European Commission said…
easyJet claw back losses as Rake departs
Low-cost airline easyJet has nearly halved pre-tax losses in the first half of its 2013 year. Total revenue per seat increased by 8.6% year-on-year to £53.39, and costs per seat grew…
East Didsbury Metrolink to open three months early
East Didsbury in Manchester will get its new Metrolink line three months ahead of schedule, with the new passenger service set to open on Thursday 23rd May. The new line is…
Does Your Business Need Commercial Fleet Insurance?
Fleet insurance is similar to any other kind of vehicle insurance policy, but it covers a large number of vehicles so you don’t have to shell out insurance for each…