Business COVID-19 workers package announcement – R3 response Eleanor Temple, chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, responds to COVID-19 employee support measures announced last week (20 March) by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP: “The measures announced on Friday are a positive step and will go some By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Communication network pulls together to build resilience Some of the UK’s leading communications professionals have signed up for a weekly video conference to share advice and ideas around the economic and business implications of Coronavirus. As the UK clamours to adapt to the shifting commercial landscape, and with non-essential contact guidance issued by the UK government, By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Charity begins at home "Charity begins at home"- how often have we heard that saying? Now, more than ever this is particularly pertinent, as we are house bound and charities inparticular are feeling the devastating financial impact of the inevitable cancellation of fundraising events. Our team member, Mandy Taylor said " By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Payment service launched to help SMEs maintain healthy cashflow Yorkshire-based B2B eCommerce and spend management firm Proactis has launched a new invoice payment service in a bid to help small businesses access funds and maintain a healthy cashflow. The service, trading under the name of bePayd, enables small businesses to receive payment of their invoices within minutes of them By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Takeaway containers run out at wholesalers Yorkshire-based Single Use Alternatives helps to fill the shortage of takeaway containers with affordable eco-friendly alternatives. With the nation quite correctly undergoing a huge change in how we socialise, restaurants, cafes and pubs are reacting by offering food takeaway services to retain business where they can. This is a brilliant By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Building Society works to keep branches open Leeds Building Society is thanking members for their patience and support as it works to maintain service levels across all channels, particularly for vulnerable customers. Jaedon Green, Leeds Building Society’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “We’re alert to the challenges of living in these unprecedented times, especially for our By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Award Winning Park to close temporarily Award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park is to temporarily close from tonight in response to the coronavirus pandemic. CEO John Minion said: "We have been asked by numerous visitors to stay open so our 120 acres of park can be used for exercise and fresh air whilst enjoying our unique By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park current status during the COVID-19 outbreak Yorkshire Sculpture Park continues to monitor the fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak. Visitor safety, continuing to support our staff, and safeguarding the future of YSP are key priorities and we are updating this page regularly with information. The Government currently indicate that recreational exercise that takes place at a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pest control firm issues stark warning as stockpiling gets ‘out of control’ Leeds-based pest control firm Key West Pest Control Northern has issued concerns surrounding stockpiling and the impact it could have on the presence of pests in the home. The concern comes as UK shoppers continue to purchase unnecessary amounts of food in fear that the escalating COVID-19 pandemic will result By The Editor • 2 min read
Business An open letter to MPs from Welcome to Yorkshire. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented health and economic crisis. Across Yorkshire and the Humber, we have been inundated with calls for help from those running visitor attractions and destinations. As you know from your constituents who run these businesses, many have not yet recovered from the recent By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The show must go on With much of the country in lock down and self-isolation the Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting (YAFTA) has quickly adapted its services to continue to operate for its students. After teaching face to face classes in five towns and cities across the region for over six years, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Coronavirus Emergency Appeal - will you step forward to help protect patients The financial pressure the Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract is already under as a charity is great. The Coronavirus outbreak has added much more pressure as almost overnight their income has dried up. This will have a severe impact on their ability to provide the expert and loving care By The Editor • 1 min read
