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Aug 2023
Last Updated: 10/08/2023
Business Breakfast: Harrogate company in 'strong financial position' despite interest rate hike
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A Harrogate rental company has said the firm remains in "strong financial position" despite a hike in interest rates this past month.
Vp, which is based at Central House on Beckwith Knowle, recorded a 6% increase in revenue to £371.5m for the year ending March 2023.
In a statement to its annual general meeting, Jeremy Pilkington, chairman of the company, said the group “remains in a strong financial position”.
He added that he expected company results for the upcoming financial year to be in line with board expectations despite “market headwinds” and the Bank of England’s decision to hike interest rates to 5.25%.
Mr Pilkington said:
"We remain focused on the quality of our equipment and excellent service delivery to our customers with an ongoing drive to deliver sustainable solutions to our customer base.
"The group remains in a strong financial position with an excellent track record of delivery. Despite both market headwinds and increases in interest rates, we continue to see opportunities and expect performance for the current financial year to be in line with board expectations.”
Black Sheep launches beer in partnership with Rob Burrow
Black Sheep Brewery has launched a new beer in partnership with Rob Burrow MBE.
The brewery, which is based in Masham, released Burrow Blonde to raise funds for Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust and the Rob Burrow Racing Club.
A total of 10p from every pint and bottle sold is donated to charity.
Picture (from left) Phil Hawthorne, The Good Racing Co, Alex Brandon-Davies, Senior Brewer at Black Sheep Brewery and Rob Burrow and Lindsey Burrow.
Barrie McDermott, Sky Sports pundit and former Leeds Rhinos teammate of Rob, said:
“I’m incredibly proud to support the launch of Burrow’s Blonde, a fantastic beer for a fantastic cause, it’s yet another way to get behind our little mate Rob Burrow and his family in their battle against MND.”
Rob’s wife, Lindsey Burrow, said:
“We’re really excited to be working with Black Sheep Brewery and launching Burrow’s Blonde. It’s a great opportunity for people to support Rob by simply buying a beer and enjoying a drink with loved ones.”
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