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Brendan Guilfoyle and Chris White of The P&A Partnership, who were yesterday (June 22) appointed joint administrators of Haldanes Stores Limited and Ruston Retail Limited, have set up online support for staff made redundant. Twenty three out of 26 stores in Scotland and England were closed and 600 employees made redundant prior to the appointment of … Administrators appointed to Haldanes launch advice website for redundant staff

Administrators today (June 22) announced that flooring specialists Atkinson & Kirby Ltd have bought Nottingham timber company F W Mason & Sons Ltd, saving 78 jobs. Andy Wood and Christopher White of The P&A Partnership, Sheffield, who were appointed administrators on March 25, have sold the former family business as a going concern with the … The P&A Partnership announces 78 jobs saved as buyer found for FW Mason & Sons Ltd

Bradford University School of Management has increased its package of scholarships to £60,000 for  MBA programmes starting in 2011/12. The School, ranked as one of the UK’s top 10 business schools and the number one in the North of England, launched the new scheme in March with £35,000 available for seven scholarships.  Now it is … Top business school increases its MBA scholarships

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Sheffield construction company C R Gibbs & Sons (Sheffield) Ltd has gone into administration with the loss of 49 jobs. John Russell and Chris White, partners at The P&A Partnership, Sheffield, who were appointed joint administrators on May 31, have confirmed that the business had ceased trading and that all employees have been made redundant. … C R Gibbs & Sons (Sheffield) Ltd in administration

Thanks to £1.45m funding support from The Wellcome Trust plus a further £700,000 from a collection of smaller trusts, Eureka! is now well on the way to seeing its vision for the redevelopment of the iconic Me & My Body gallery realised. Over the past 19 years Me & My Body has enthralled generations of … Eureka! – Capital Campaign

Bradford University School of Management’s innovative new Emm Lane building has been recognised for its sustainability credentials in the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards. The winners of the Pro Yorkshire Awards – known as the region’s property ‘oscars’ – were announced at a dinner on 20 May 2011 at The Pavilion, Elland Road, Leeds. The School … School of Management’s £12m new building wins sustainability award

Leeds youth groups are helping York St John University show 16 and 17 year olds how their involvement in sport, performing arts and faith groups can help them with their careers and secure a place at university. A series of events across the region for more than 300 young people will give students tips for … Leeds youth groups offer key to university success

The cooking school, in Halifax, is holding its first ever school holiday cooking courses for nine-to-12 year-olds. Two half-day sessions will run on Wednesday, June 1. Not only will the children be learning valuable cooking skills from qualified staff but they will be bringing home the results of their work – so at least one … Where cooking is child’s play