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Please find below the latest news from Financial Leeds and our members and stakeholders.

For all media enquiries please contact Samantha Cameron-Carruthers, sam.cameron-carruthers@financialleeds.com. Tel 0113 389 9343 or mobile  07958 600481.

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24 August 10
With conversations around LEPs in the Yorkshire region gathering at pace, Financial Leeds is bringing together over 70 representatives from the financial and professional services sector in Leeds city region to discuss their requirements of LEP bids being put forward next month to the Government.

Success of Criminal Practice Leads to Expansion

23 August 10
Leeds-based law firm Clarion is building on the success of its established criminal and fraud services practice by launching a separate division known as Clarion Advocates.

Finance Yorkshire makes first investments

23 August 10
Finance Yorkshire, the new £90m venture and capital loan fund, has made its first investments.

Leeds Building Society delivers 10% increase in pre-tax profit

10 August 10
Leeds Building Society, the UK’s fifth largest building society, today announced strong half year results despite the challenging economic climate.

Funding finalised for Yorkshire’s businesses

4 August 10
Finance Yorkshire has officially finalised the regional £90million fund for business growth.

UK Manufacturing emerging fitter from recession, says PwC

3 August 10
According to a recent survey by PwC, the UK manufacturing sector is emerging from the recession stronger and leaner than ever.

Skipton Building Society announces profit increase

28 July 10
The UK’s fourth largest building society, Skipton, has released half-year results.

Positive results from Provident Financial

27 July 10
Bradford-based Provident Financial report customer numbers up by more than 7% and pre-tax profit up to £54mn.

Legal Academy Takes Yorkshire Businesses back to the Classroom

26 July 10
Yorkshire businesses are being given the chance to increase their knowledge of commercial contracts by attending an innovative series of interactive seminars about commercial contracts hosted by Leeds law firm Clarion.

Addleshaw Goddard advises on largest hotel deal since 2008

23 July 10
A multi-disciplinary team from UK law firm Addleshaw Goddard has advised Travelodge on its acquisition of the leases of 52 Innkeeper's Lodges from restaurant and pub operator Mitchells and Butlers.