Business Employees seek higher salaries as cost-of-living bills soar New analysis reveals that the UK workforce is feeling the inflation squeeze, and it’s heavily impacting career decisions. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, 70 per cent of employers recognise their employees are struggling to manage their increasing costs, with most businesses agreeing that this could push employees to seek By The Editor • 1 min read
Business It's a royal letting for Knight Frank at Coronet House in Queen Street The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered a significant deal to the Elizabeth School of London at Coronet House in Queen Street, Leeds. The Elizabeth School, which specialises in English language courses and recruiting students for higher education, has doubled its occupation, taking an additional 7, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm lands prestigious industry accolade Leading law firm Ison Harrison has been announced as Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The win comes for Ison Harrison in the medium-sized category and is the second successive year that the firm has been By The Editor • 1 min read
Business CEO of Cubo named 'one to watch' in business leaders programme Marc Brough, chief executive officer of Leeds and Sheffield flex office provider Cubo, has been named as ‘One To Watch’ in the prestigious LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2022. The programme, which is supported by The Times and now in its fifth year, celebrates those entrepreneurs By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Beverley Building Society strengthens its Board Beverley Building Society has appointed four new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to add further experience and strength to its Board. Chairman Stuart Purdy said the knowledge and experience of the candidates represents a fantastic opportunity, and their combined experience will give a significant boost to the Society’s ambitious future strategy, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business The Broadway welcomes new retailer The Broadway has announced a major lease signing in a move that will see a new brand retailing in the city. American footwear brand Skechers will open in late November and will create 15 new jobs locally. Skechers has signed a lease for a 3,500 sq ft unit located By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Bradford Green Street attracts funding from Hubbub and Starbucks to trial scheme Bradford’s Green Street has secured funding to trial a returnable cups and food packaging scheme in the city, working in partnership with local cafes and restaurants. One of the UK’s leading champions of sustainable retailing, Green Street was awarded a six-figure grant from the £1.4m Bring It By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ellers Farm distillery eyes ambitious growth with latest appointment Ellers Farm Distillery, located in North Yorkshire, has announced the appointment of Adam Walsh, who joins the team as UK wholesale account manager to strengthen the brand’s ambitious growth trajectory. Adam brings a wealth of experience with him to the role, having previously worked for Carlsberg and Marston’s, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Construction technology entrepreneurs secure Finance Yorkshire investment NTUK Technology Ltd, and their subsidiary The Build Chain are set for growth after securing investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Doncaster-based business has developed a digital platform which connects contractors nationally to suppliers locally, improving and creating efficiencies throughout the supply chain. The Build Chain platform is the innovation of By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Law firm raises £4k for Smart Works Leeds A team of 33 colleagues from law firm Gordons walked 20 miles across the Yorkshire countryside to raise more than £4,000 for its charity partner of the year, Smart Works Leeds. The charity, which opened in Leeds in 2019, helps unemployed women in the city regain the confidence they By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Harveys Customers Now Able to Tap to Donate to Local Children’s Charities The Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) have partnered with Harveys of Halifax and Yorkshire Payments to instal a card machine so customers can tap their debit or credit card to donate £3.00 which will go out as grants to local charities who help vulnerable children. Tracy Harvey, managing director By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire-based manufacturer celebrates 50 years in construction A North Yorkshire-based manufacturer reached a major milestone this week when Neaco Ltd celebrated 50 years in business supplying architectural solutions to the construction market. Neaco formed in 1972, setting up a design team and a factory in Malton to engineer building products from aluminium alloy. The company started with By The Editor • 2 min read
