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Four of the region’s leading financial advisers are offering paid internships to five students on Bradford University School of Management’s new Financial Planning Degree – designed to raise standards in the sector. The BSc (Hons) in Financial Planning, launched in September 2010, is unique in that students graduating with this degree are eligible for significant … Top regional advisers sign up to support financial planning degree students

Brendan Guilfoyle, partner at the P&A Partnership, confirmed today (July 12) that negotiations are underway with the Football League to get their consent for a transfer of Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited’s ‘golden share’ to Peter Ridsdale’s new company, Plymouth Argyle (125) Limited, before the start of the new season. Season tickets are now on … Statement from Brendan Guilfoyle, joint administrator of Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited (in administration)

This statement is made in response to an article which appeared in the Guardian on 6 July which said, “Paul Buttivant has hired a detective agency to look into circumstances that have led to the former Leeds chairman being the preferred bidder for Argyle’s football operation”.  Mr Buttivant claims to have been shut out of … Statement from Brendan Guilfoyle, joint administrator of Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited (in administration)

Brendan Guilfoyle, joint administrator for Plymouth Argyle Football Company (in administration) can confirm that the preferred bidder, the administrator and Peter Ridsdale have agreed the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement regarding the assets of Plymouth Argyle Football Company Limited. The agreement has been signed by Brendan Guilfoyle, Peter Ridsdale and has been sent … Statement from The P&A Partnership re Plymouth Argyle

Bradford University School of Management launched its Centre for Managerial Excellence at an event for 100 business leaders and research academics last week (Thursday 30 June 2011). Guest speaker Aleem Sheikh, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with BP and a member of BP’s global leadership team, has operated from China for the last seven years. … Collaboration in China is a key opportunity for UK businesses

Brendan Guilfoyle and Chris White of The P&A Partnership, who were appointed joint administrators of Haldanes Stores Limited and Ruston Retail Limited on 22 June, have announced the closure of the remaining three stores. All 26 stores in Scotland and England have now ceased trading and all employees of the remaining three stores in Tattershall, Wigton … Administrators announce closure of remaining Haldanes stores

As directors of the UK’s boardrooms head to Henley Royal Regatta this weekend (Wed 29 June to Sunday 3 July) an experienced headhunter believes business leaders could learn from the Olympic successes of the rowing world. Nick Aitchison, recent chairman of Leander Club – the world’s largest and most successful rowing club – is joining … Nick Aitchison appointed to Hanson Green

Arena Group, print and document experts, has acquired Fovia (Innovation) Limited and Copytrend Limited – based in Grantham – for an undisclosed sum as part of its strategy to double the size of the group in five years. The deal, which extends Wakefield-based Arena’s geographical coverage further south, also cements its position as Toshiba’s largest … Yorkshire-based Arena Group completes acquisition as part of growth strategy

The Bribery Act comes into force on July 1 – what are the implications for your corporate hospitality and business entertainment? An invitation to a round table discussion and lunch with regulatory lawyer Andrew Northage, director, Walker Morris, at The Cooking School, Halifax, 12 noon – 1.45pm, Friday 8 July. Businesses are worried about being … An invitation to a round table discussion and lunch – two places left