Business

Rise in profits for United Utilities

Profits are up at United Utilities, the company that supplies water and sewerage services to seven million people across Cumbria and the north west.

Last updated 24 May 2013
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Penrith's Stars of Business finalists announced

Cranstons, Country Puddings and Elite Fitness are among the finalists for Penrith’s annual ‘Stars of Business’ awards.

Last updated 24 May 2013
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Reward for west Cumbria's unsung tourism ambassadors

Tourism industry workers have been rewarded for their hard work.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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£100m turnover in sight for Cumbrian recruitment firm

Cumbrian recruitment specialist NRL Group is on target to achieve turnover of more than £100 million this year.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Struggling M&S failing to impress Carlisle shoppers

Marks & Spencer photo Poor value, tired designs and variable quality – that’s the verdict on Marks & Spencer’s clothing from shoppers in Carlisle. (17 comments)

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Give small shops rate relief like charities, says Cumbrian MP

Tim Farron photo A Cumbrian MP is calling on the Government to give small businesses the same rates relief that charity shops enjoy.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Cumbrian success in Visit England awards

holgmw Cumbrians have triumphed in the Visit England Awards – the Oscars of the tourism industry.

Last updated 21 May 2013
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Profits plunge for West Coast Mainline bidder FirstGroup

The transport company that almost won the franchise for the West Coast Main Line has unveiled a sharp fall in profits and cancelled its dividend.

Last updated 21 May 2013
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Empty Hoopers store in Carlisle poised for £1m sale

hooperscareldffg THE former Hoopers department store in Carlisle was due to be sold today with a guide price of £1m plus.

Last updated 21 May 2013
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Rail workers threaten ballot over ‘skimpy’ Virgin Trains uniforms

Virgin uniforms photo Staff at Virgin Trains may be balloted for industrial action over new uniforms which their union says are “skimpy, revealing and ill-fitting”.

Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbrian firms missing the boat over apprentices

Small businesses in Cumbria are missing out on the benefits of apprenticeships, according to research commissioned by Barclays Bank.

Last updated 20 May 2013
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Stobart Group boss hopes for flights from Carlisle next summer

Carlisle Airport photo Stobart chief executive Andrew Tinkler wants scheduled passenger flights from Carlisle Airport to start next summer.

Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbria LEP seeks commission members

Cumbria's Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking “motivated and skilled” business people to sit on its new skills and employment commission.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Profits down at Jennings Brothers owner

The severe winter hit profits at Marston’s, the parent company of Cockermouth brewer Jennings Brothers.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Awards commendation for Cumbrian insulation invention

A Cumbrian invention has been highly commended in the ‘best refurbishment building product’ category of the Green Build Awards.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Number of unemployed falls in Cumbria

Unemployment in Cumbria fell sharply last month, thanks in part to the creation of seasonal jobs in tourism and construction.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Underlying profits up but Stobart Group takes hit on pallet operation

Andrew Tinkler photo Logistics giant Stobart Group says underlying profits are up, despite taking a big hit on its loss-making chilled-pallet operation.