Multi-sector recruiter Badenoch & Clark has reported improved profits for the year ended 28 December 2008.
Turnover increased to £254.96m in 2008, from £239.23m in 2007.
Gross profit grew from £62.68m in 2007 to £64.96m in 2008, while profit for the financial year rose from £11.61m to £11.82m.
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