Hull Daily Mail

Amec's Ideal Home ; Utility Firm Is Latest to Move Into Marina Court

presenting "start-up" offices from 250 to 1,500sqft on all inclusive rents. Mr Watson said: "It is a sign of the times that the current demand for offices is coming from the smaller end of the market as people who have been made redundant look to start their own businesses and also from companies looking to downsize.

Assistance for Homeowners

HULL is one of the cities targeted by a Government campaign to help struggling homeowners. The Government has launched a national campaign urging people to "get help" and take control of their finances.

Takeover Bid for National Express

NATIONAL Express, which ran the East Coast mainline, has received a takeover ultimatum from a Spanish-led consortium. The Cosmen family - the largest shareholder in the troubled firm - tabled a final Pounds 765m bid for the company.

Firms Paying for Energy in Advance

HULL: Thousands of small firms in the UK - including those in this region - are being forced to pay for energy months in advance, energy regulator Ofgem said. Research shows Britain's big energy companies are forcing as many as 250,000 small businesses to pay for their energy up to seven months in advance.

Encouraging Sales Trend ; in Brief

Jct600's 'Oarsome' Event

HULL: City car dealership JCT600 will play host to amateur rowers Alex Macdonald and Luke Grose on Saturday to help raise awareness of their record-breaking charity challenge. The two athletes are taking part in the 3,000 mile Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race in a bid to beat the current 40-day record, under the name Team JCT600.

Community Awards Launched

HULL: An award scheme has been launched in the city to recognise and celebrate the role locally owned businesses play in the community. The Swift Awards, sponsored by online insurance company swiftcover.com, is calling on residents and business people in the city to nominate their favourite local companies that have strong links to the community and deliver a quick, reliable and hassle- free service.

Growth Reveals Pwc Is 'Holding Its Nerve' ; Global Financial Firm Reports a Three Per Cent Increase in Turnover

THE Hull office of Pricewaterhouse-Coopers (PwC) has helped the global accountancy firm "hold its nerve" in difficult trading conditions. The branch, based in Two Humber Quays, Wellington Street West, Hull city centre, reported a three per cent increase in top-line growth in the year to June, helping the firm's northern operation achieve a turnover of Pounds 168m.

House Builders' Share Prices Up ; Confidence Grows for Victoria Dock Developer

THE firm behind the Victoria Dock development has revealed a four per cent increase in its share price as the market picks up. Bellway - which is also a partner in the regeneration of east Hull - joined other house builders in reporting a profit.

New Companies

EASYVIT LTD 6810110 Active from 04/02/08. Registered Office: Temple Chambers, Grimsby. Directors: Mr N C Taylor, Temple Chambers, Grimsby. ENVIROAC LTD 6816215 Active from 11/02/09. Registered Office: 33 Copenhagen Road, Hull. Directors: Mr I S Gilliard, 28 Beckside North, Beverley. EQUABILITY LTD 6814220 Active from 09/02/ 09. Registered Office: 56 Grove Crescent, Grimsby. Directors: Mr G Chivers, 56 Grove Crescent, Grimsby. INDUSTRIAL STORAGE SUPPLIES LTD 6818726 Active from 13/02/09. Regis...

Brewery Up for Award ; in Brief

EAST YORKS: An East Yorkshire micro-brewery has been shortlisted for a prestigious farming award. Wold Top Brewery at Wold Newton, near Driffield, is the only farm- based businesses in the north of England to have been nominated in the Farmers' Weekly magazine's Diversification Farmer of the Year category.

Help with Sign Language ; in Brief

HULL: A new initiative aimed at encouraging more employees to take up sign language is coming to the city. Signs4Life UK is setting up an introductory in-house service helping people dealing with the deaf community.

Manufacturers' Stability ; in Brief

EAST YORKS: Conditions for manufacturers across the region are beginning to stabilise, but will take time to fully recover, according to financial firm BDO Stoy Hayward and manufacturing body EEF. The company said cash flow constraints, continued uncertainty about the strength of markets and tighter credit conditions meant manufacturers were not signalling expectations for a quick turnaround in the sector's fortunes.

Find Out More About the City's Maritime Heritage ; in Brief

HULL: An exhibition dedicated to exploring the city's industry and maritime heritage is running throughout this week. The event, called Seashape, investigates how the sea has influenced Hull's cityscape and is being held to celebrate the launch of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

The Future's Bright

EAST YORKS: The next 10 years will see Yorkshire experience the brightest period in its history, according to one business expert. Gary Lumby, who is president of Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and is a senior banker, said the 2012 Olympics, Leeds Arena and England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup mean there is plenty to be positive about.

Striving to Improve Training Experience

EAST YORKS: Training body Humber Education Business Partnership (EBP) has taken steps to improve the quality of work experience placements offered across the Humber region. The organisation has brought its work experience contract in house in a drive to strengthen working relationships with schools and businesses involved in the programme.

Positive Trading Signs for Fenner

EAST YORKS: Hessle conveyor belt manufacturer Fenner has reported improved trading conditions over the past two months. In a pre-close statement released this week, the group said it expected its year end result, for the 12 months to the end of August, to be "at least in line with expectations".

Help Shape Future of Business in the Region ; in Brief

EAST YORKS: Businesses across the region have just five days left to take part in Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce's quarterly economic survey for the third quarter of the year. The survey gives a snapshot of the local, regional and national economic picture and is used to lobby central Government on issues affecting business.

Space for Us to Expand ; Employment Skills Trainer Delighted with Its New City Centre Offices

AN EMPLOYMENT organisation dedicated to helping people into work has expanded its services in Hull. Igen Future Pathways Ltd has taken a lease on a 3,100sqft office space in Dunedin House, Percy Street, Hull city centre, to create a new training centre. The new facility has been developed alongside the body's two other Hull locations, in the Central Library and in Centre 88 in Saner Street.

Pledge On Prompt Payment

E YORKS: Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency for Yorkshire and the Humber, has signed up to the Prompt Payment Code. The code is a Government initiative designed to provide suppliers with clear guidance on payment procedures.