PRODUCING business plans for staff in both English and Urdu has helped Simon Jersey Textiles - which manufactures business clothing - to become the latest East Lancashire employer to reach the Investors in People standard.

"We have invested heavily in new manufacturing equipment but also realised the need to invest in our staff," said Frank Willis, general manager of the factory which employs 74.

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