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  • Media nomination for Teji SinghMedia nomination for Teji Singh
    5:44pm Fri 9 May 08
    The woman who helped revolutionise the ethnic public relations industry has been nominated for a national award.

    Royal invitation for restaurant ownerRoyal invitation for restaurant owner
    10:23am Wed 7 May 08
    A Birmingham Restaurant was invited to a reception with the Queen.

    Islamic Insurance Company receives  FSA authorisationIslamic Insurance Company receives FSA authorisation
    7:06pm Sat 3 May 08
    Britain's first independent Islamic insurance company is set to launch after has receiving authorisation by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

    Fast food franchise hits streets
    7:04pm Thursday 1st May 2008
    One of the UK's first halal fast food franchises has launched after working with a leading franchise expert.

    Online at the railway station
    1:47pm Friday 25th April 2008
    Internet Access is now available at a Railway Station Cafe where you can also get a great halal meal!

    Jewel awards finalists announcedJewel awards finalists announced
    10:33am Thu 10 Apr 08
    The North West is gearing up to celebrate the success of British Asian businesses at the annual Lloyds TSB Northern Jewel Awards.

    Trader’s plans for former Tory HQ
    3:10pm Wednesday 26th March 2008
    A BUSINESSMAN is set to transform a former Conservative Party HQ into an Asian clothing store.
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    Shere confusion as restaurant ‘closes’Shere confusion as restaurant ‘closes’
    9:13pm Mon 24 Mar 08
    ONE of the biggest Indian restaurants in East Lancashire has closed its doors.
    Reader comments (23)

    Islamic finance expert welcomes budget
    5:06pm Monday 17th March 2008
    The government's continued support for Halaal finance, as outlined in the Budget, has been welcomed by a UK Islamic Finance expert.
    Reader comment (1)

    Extra flight to Pakistan
    10:05am Monday 17th March 2008
    Direct flights to Islamabad in Pakistan from Leeds-Bradford Airport are set to increase to three times a week due to demand from Yorkshire's Pakistani community.

    Madhu's in top 50Madhu's in top 50
    9:27am Tue 11 Mar 08
    Madhu's restaurant has been featured in the annual Time Out Top 50 London Restaurants guide.

    Fine food to your doorFine food to your door
    9:22am Tue 11 Mar 08
    Customers can now enjoy the restaurant's cuisine without leaving their armchair thanks to a novel idea.

    Shisha cafe accused of breaching smoking lawsShisha cafe accused of breaching smoking laws
    10:49pm Sun 9 Mar 08
    A SHISHA cafe has become the first premises in Blackburn with Darwen to be prosecuted under new anti-smoking laws.

    Airline lands new routes
    4:55pm Saturday 16th February 2008
    Etihad Airways is set to add four new major cities, Chennai (Madras), Jaipur, Kolkata (Calcutta) and Kozhikode (Calicut) to its expanding global network.

    How this woman can really help you network?How this woman can really help you network?
    10:10am Sat 16 Feb 08
    If you are having problems talking to people in a crowd then help is at hand.

    Festival of food
    10:20am Wednesday 30th January 2008
    Dilli - Altrincham's award-winning restaurant is to launch the town's first festival of Indian food.

    Special reception for restaurant pioneerSpecial reception for restaurant pioneer
    9:47am Wed 30 Jan 08
    A special celebration was held at the House of Commons in recognition of the MBE awarded to Sanjay Anand, for his services to the hospitality industry.

    Finance minister launches London officeFinance minister launches London office
    12:28pm Wed 23 Jan 08
    Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram has officially opened a new London branch office for the Mumbai-based reinsurerGeneral Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).

    Businessman is fined £50,000
    9:46am Monday 21st January 2008
    A Bradford businessman has been fined £50,000 for his part in one of the worst environmental disasters in West Yorkshire for 15 years.

    Franchising exhibition in Manchester
    12:59pm Sunday 20th January 2008
    An array of business opportunities are on offer at The British Franchise Exhibition, taking place in Manchester later this month.

    Lord Bilimoria is recipient of national awardLord Bilimoria is recipient of national award
    12:47pm Thu 17 Jan 08
    Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer has been announced as one of this year's winners of India's renowned Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award.

    Eldest 'more likely to succeed' says survey
    6:12pm Friday 4th January 2008
    Eldest children in the North West are more likely than their younger siblings to start their own company, according to a Barclays Local Business survey.

    Help to set up in business
    10:47am Friday 4th January 2008
    Bolton Council of Mosques is teaming up with Bolton Business to offer help to people interested in becoming self employed or setting up their own business.

    Apology for accident firmApology for accident firm
    9:54am Thu 20 Dec 07
    A businessman and his brother have won a public apology from a national newspaper over an article which linked his company to a major car crash insurance scam.
    Reader comments (3)

    Restaurant and takeaway become HMC approvedRestaurant and takeaway become HMC approved
    4:37pm Wed 19 Dec 07
    A takeaway and restaurant have become HMC (Halal Monitoring Committee) approved.
    Reader comment (1)

    Bogus invoice scam
    9:48am Wednesday 12th December 2007
    Businesses are being warned about an invoice scam.

    Mum launches personalised dummiesMum launches personalised dummies
    9:43am Tue 11 Dec 07
    A mother of four children has tackled the age-old problem of disappearing dummies with a unique commercial idea.

    Plight of restaurant industry highlightedPlight of restaurant industry highlighted
    2:43pm Tue 4 Dec 07
    The plight of Bangladeshi restaurateurs based in London's curry capital, Brick Lane, was highlighted during the Bangladesh Caterers' Association Annual Dinner Party.

    Apple Pharmacy makes more acquisitionsApple Pharmacy makes more acquisitions
    3:51pm Thu 29 Nov 07
    Curry entrepreneur Sanjay Majhu in partnership with Neeraj Salwan and Harminder Shergill, has made two major acquisitions.

    Afzal's vision of motoring excellenceAfzal's vision of motoring excellence
    12:50pm Wed 21 Nov 07
    Deep in the heart of Bradford lies a car automotive manufacturer with a difference.

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