National How does GDPR affect marketing and why? The demand for data protection services [http://www.dpocentre.com/services/outsourced-dpo-services/] has skyrocketed, by rising as much as 7 times [http://legaljobs.io/blog/gdpr-statistics/] since 2017. In case you were wondering why, the reason is that GDPR compliance has become one of the biggest stresses for marketers. With By The Editor • 3 min read
National The complete guide to why heat pumps are worth the investment The increases in energy expenses have become a big concern for most households and industrial operations in the UK. At the same time, the government is coming up with solutions for battling climate change and reducing carbon emissions. Experts claim that we already have clean technology solutions that can reduce By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Virgin Money announces new fintech partnership with Expend Expend simplifies the expense management experience for businesses Service will form part of Virgin Money’s working capital health proposition Virgin Money is proud to announce a new fintech partnership with Expend, adding an Expense Management service to its new business banking proposition. The bank's offering to business By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Eagles Foundation awarded £93,650 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Eagles Foundation, a registered charity in Sheffield which aims to harness the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals’ lives in the Sheffield City Region, is celebrating an award of £93,650 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project which will record and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford chosen for UK’s first green street sustainable high street pilot scheme Bradford city centre has been chosen as the location for the UK’s first Green Street action research pilot that aims to help small and independent businesses go green. Led by successful Bradford retailer and businesswoman Victoria Robertshaw, with initial funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Fast-growing law firm Holden Smith opens fourth office Fast-growing Yorkshire law firm Holden Smith has opened a fourth office in Ilkley as is continues its rapid growth trajectory. The firm, co-founded in 2019 by James Smith, David Bancroft and Jamie Megson, has opened the new office a 9 The Grove, in Ilkley town centre. Kevin Britton, director and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Digital agency set for £2.5m turnover following new account wins Digital agency Bolser is on track to achieve a record £2.5m turnover this year following 13 new account wins, representing year-on-year growth of 40 per cent. The Leeds-based agency won new briefs from a diverse range of organisations including Microsoft, The Football Association, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Inaugral sporting heritage awards hosted by paralympian champion Hannah Cockroft MBE The public is being asked to nominate the organisations and individuals who have championed the role and value of the nations’ sporting heritage in the augural Sporting Heritage Awards now launched. The awards are the first to specifically acknowledge the impact and wide-reaching role of sporting heritage in communities, education, By The Editor • 2 min read
National Profit warnings issued by listed Yorkshire and North East companies fell by 76% in 2021 The number of profit warnings issued by Yorkshire and North East-based listed companies decreased significantly to 14 in 2021, compared with 59 in 2020, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. Warnings issued by listed companies based in Yorkshire and the North East peaked in Q2 (5) and Q4 By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture South Yorkshire security giant offering secure futures to apprentices There’s real job security in the security sector for apprentices…. Every major organisation needs specialist protection, whether it’s for premises, products or people; that makes our industry indispensable and a great place to form careers, says a leading South Yorkshire security firm with over 35 years of experience. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ascensor celebrates successful growth of digital apprenticeships * Apprenticeships play key role in expansion of digital sector * Early adopter Ascensor is now an established apprentice firm Leeds digital agency Ascensor is celebrating the successful growth of its Digital Apprenticeship scheme. Managing director Andrew Firth (pictured) says that apprenticeships are a key component of Ascensor’s successful performance, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lawrence Hannah strengthens property team North Yorkshire property consultancy Lawrence Hannah has strengthened its property team with the appointment of Andy Rogers as director. Andy joins the York-based consultancy to lead their building consultancy team, replacing Michael Holford, who is still retained by the practice as a consultant. Andy joins from Avison Young (formerly GVA) By The Editor • 1 min read
