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

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Endless opens door to new investment for Amdega

Private equity house, Endless LLP, has provided a significant capital injection to the UK’s market-leading designer and manufacturer of premium timber conservatories, Amdega Limited (“Amdega”).

Walker Morris Acts on Straight Plc Acquisition

Law firm Walker Morris has acted for the environmental products and services group, Straight Plc on its acquisition of Hull-based injection moulding specialist Dyro in a £2.9 million deal.

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

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

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

UK Manufacturing emerging fitter from recession, says PwC

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

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

Positive results from Provident Financial

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

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

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.

Yorkshire assembles to review "First 100 Days" of coalition

Leaders of Yorkshire's public and private sectors are gathering to review the impact of first 100 days of the new coalition Government on the Yorkshire region.