Business West & North Yorkshire Chamber responds to ONS labour market figures West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has today stated that the cost of rising wages remains a significant issue for businesses, despite a slight decline in pay growth. Growth in wages slowed again in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics, with the jobs market still outpacing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Audio agency, awarded grant money from Youth Music to kickstart music careers Applications are now open until January 19th 2024 Apply here This is Distorted have announced a paid internship programme, Sonic Youth, backed by Youth Music that will launch the production careers of two young people in Yorkshire who are passionate about audio and electronic music. The 8 month long scheme By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Accept Cards transfers to employee ownership Leading payments broker Accept Cards has become employee owned, with all the shares transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The Elland-headquartered business, founded by CEO Richard Bradley in 2005, is an independent payments broker providing bespoke advice and payment solutions working alongside some of the biggest names in financial By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Data City helps DSIT advance engineering biology in the UK The Data City has secured a research project with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to help map engineering biology and power the next groundbreaking advancement in biological sciences. The work underpins government plans to invest £2 billion over the next ten years to develop a robust and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank call for best bids for Odsal lease A call for best bids for the lease of the iconic Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls Rugby League team, has been issued by global property consultancy Knight Frank. All expressions of interest must be received by the Leeds office of Knight Frank by 12.30pm on Wednesday By The Editor • 2 min read
National QDOS announces new managing director and record-breaking achievements in 2023 QDOS, a leading trade supplier in the CAD and projects industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Gavin Linley as its new managing director. Gavin, who has been with the company since 2014, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in overseeing a decade of continual By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Answer appoints new CEO Answer Digital has promoted Richard Pugmire to the role of CEO. He will work with the management team to deliver ambitious growth plans as the company builds on its artificial intelligence (AI) expertise. The Leeds-based technology consultancy is employee-owned and supports the NHS and a range of private-sector companies with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Aon announces new Leeds-based partners Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm has announced the promotion to partner of two of its Leeds-based colleagues. Sue Austen has had a career in the UK pensions industry spanning over 30 years, the majority of which have been spent with Aon. She leads a team of over By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Solicitors help Leeds mental health charity secure lease on new headquarters Blacks Solicitors has advised mental health charity, Battle Scars, on taking a new lease for its 7,500 sq ft headquarters in Leeds, enabling the charity to acquire its first ever premises and also create opportunities for other mental health charities and not-for-profit organisations in the city to thrive. Battle By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Majestic Site Management Ltd wins Eaton Smith Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Majestic Site Management Ltd has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Majestic Site Management Ltd offer comprehensive site management solutions, from pre-contract, through to health and safety compliance. Experienced and accredited By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Dean Clough sets precedent for Calderdale's year of culture Dean Clough, the 22-acre mixed use destination in Halifax, has reported a successful year in business as it prepares to play a key role in Calderdale’s 2024 Year of Culture celebrations. The historic venue has enjoyed a period of evolution with new flexible working and wellbeing initiatives that have By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calls for VAT to be reduced for businesses in the hospitality sector. York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling for the rate of VAT to be reduced for businesses in the hospitality sector. With the sector entering its quietest period of trading and after nearly four years of enormous disruption and cost pressures, hospitality businesses have never faced so many By The Editor • 1 min read
