<![CDATA[Luton Today - Business]]> Feed http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/business Copyright 2013, Johnston Press Plc http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/business/mblh-news-dynmc-business-feed-1-1147611 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:20:11 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 <![CDATA[Morrisons to share B&Q site]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/morrisons-to-share-b-q-site-1-5116499

A new supermarket is coming to town, with the announcement that a Morrisons is set to open in Dallow Road.

]]> 1.5116499 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:20:11 +0100 <![CDATA[Packed programme for county’s big showcase]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/packed-programme-for-county-s-big-showcase-1-5105473

With the Whitsun bank holiday upon us, there’s only one place to be this weekend – everyone’s heading to the Herts County Show.

]]> 1.5105473 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:29 +0100 <![CDATA[VIDEO: First speed tests on busway]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/video-first-speed-tests-on-busway-1-5100570

The first speed tests on the £89 million Luton and Dunstable guided busway took place this morning (May 16).

]]> 1.5100570 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:49:53 +0100 <![CDATA[Video: Luton firm’s workforce praised by government minister... and the boss]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/video-luton-firm-s-workforce-praised-by-government-minister-and-the-boss-1-5095220

A government minister praised a Luton company for “showing the way” for British manufacturing during a visit to open the first phase of a much-needed modernisation programme.

]]> 1.5095220 Wed, 15 May 2013 18:57:37 +0100 <![CDATA[Small is beautiful as judges name firm favourites]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/small-is-beautiful-as-judges-name-firm-favourites-1-5093965

Companies have been shortlisted for prestigious awards from Bedfordshire Federation of Small Businesses.

]]> 1.5093965 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:26 +0100 <![CDATA[Expressions of interest made for operator of bars and clubs]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/expressions-of-interest-made-for-operator-of-bars-and-clubs-1-5089427

A deadline for expressions of interest in rescuing a Milton Keynes company from adminstration passes this evening (Friday).

]]> 1.5089427 Tue, 14 May 2013 15:20:38 +0100 <![CDATA[Video: Minister opens £20m uni block]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/video-minister-opens-20m-uni-block-1-5085712

Universities minister David Willetts praised the “flair and flexibility” of the University of Bedfordshire at today’s (Monday) launch of a new £20million centre.

]]> 1.5085712 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:57:44 +0100 <![CDATA[Busway may not open until September]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/busway-may-not-open-until-september-1-5073830

DELAYS to the £89 million Luton Dunstable Busway project mean it may not open until autumn.

]]> 1.5073830 Thu, 9 May 2013 10:06:05 +0100 <![CDATA[VIDEO: Testing out Luton’s green car scheme]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/video-testing-out-luton-s-green-car-scheme-1-5070919

If you’ve walked around Luton town centre lately you might have noticed two very smart looking new cars plugged into previously unused charging points.

]]> 1.5070919 Wed, 8 May 2013 12:47:24 +0100 <![CDATA[Will bus cuts mean job losses for drivers?]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/will-bus-cuts-mean-job-losses-for-drivers-1-5056664

Cuts to council-funded bus services at evenings and weekends could mean job losses, drivers fear.

]]> 1.5056664 Tue, 7 May 2013 11:57:18 +0100 <![CDATA[£20 computer man to talk at uni’s event]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/20-computer-man-to-talk-at-uni-s-event-1-5053222

A SERIAL entrepreneur who co-founded a company that developed a credit card sized computer will share the secrets of his success .

]]> 1.5053222 Fri, 3 May 2013 15:16:09 +0100 <![CDATA[Last year’s winners speak out on excellence awards]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/last-year-s-winners-speak-out-on-excellence-awards-1-5053215

Winners of business awards in Bedfordshire and Luton in 2012 have spoken out to encourage star firms to enter this year.

]]> 1.5053215 Fri, 3 May 2013 15:13:45 +0100 <![CDATA[Large nuclear order powers confidence]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/large-nuclear-order-powers-confidence-1-5053201

A confident Luton-based manufacturer has won its largest order for nuclear components in 10 years.

]]> 1.5053201 Fri, 3 May 2013 15:02:56 +0100 <![CDATA[Wedding film maker voted for by clients]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/wedding-film-maker-voted-for-by-clients-1-5053190

A business that makes discreet documentary style films for weddings has scooped a hattrick of top awards.

]]> 1.5053190 Fri, 3 May 2013 14:58:49 +0100 <![CDATA[Expo show to host clinics for businesses]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/expo-show-to-host-clinics-for-businesses-1-5053177

Visitors to a business exhibition will be able to book taster appointments to talk to consultants.

]]> 1.5053177 Fri, 3 May 2013 14:52:39 +0100 <![CDATA[Beans means expansion for
coffee and hotel star performer]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/beans-means-expansion-for-coffee-and-hotel-star-performer-1-5050020

An MP has welcomed expansion plans by a Houghton Regis based leisure giant as a tangible sign that the area has fantastic growth potential.

]]> 1.5050020 Thu, 2 May 2013 13:38:45 +0100 <![CDATA[Car chaos in crematorium]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/car-chaos-in-crematorium-1-5049620

Hundreds of cars disturbed the peace at Butterfield Green Road crematorium on Sunday as visitors attending a swimming gala at Inspire Sports Village were directed there to park.

]]> 1.5049620 Thu, 2 May 2013 12:09:46 +0100 <![CDATA[Public consultation on post office relocation proposals]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/public-consultation-on-post-office-relocation-proposals-1-5049618

It’s good news for snail mail as Sundon Park Post Office is set to get a relocation, a revamp, and longer opening hours.

]]> 1.5049618 Thu, 2 May 2013 12:09:25 +0100 <![CDATA[Employers give thumbs up for skills college]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/employers-give-thumbs-up-for-skills-college-1-5048720

Engineering companies have given their backing to a new technology-focused college tucked on the outskirts of Houghton Regis.

]]> 1.5048720 Wed, 1 May 2013 19:38:18 +0100 <![CDATA[Video: Hotel lobby became fight zone]]> http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/video-hotel-lobby-became-fight-zone-1-5047398

A Dunstable hotel’s lobby was turned over to fighters from Luton’s Warrior Fight Club for a 1,000-kicks charity challenge.

]]> 1.5047398 Wed, 1 May 2013 11:40:27 +0100