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View articleKidsons Impey has signalled a clear intention to boost its corporate finance strength by making a string of senior appointments. Graham Spooner has jo...
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View articleReceivers of insolvent companies are to be made personally liable for any non-domestic rates due after their appointment. The move comes in a joint co...
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View articleEurotunnel has appointed Richard Shirrefs, a certified accountant, as finance director with effect from 1 November. Shirrefs, 41, is currently FD of T...
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