Business New plastic packaging tax must be accepted - Roberts Mart The new Plastic Packaging Tax, which became law this month, should be accepted rather than challenged, according to Ben Roberts of leading Leeds-based plastic packaging manufacturer Robert Mart. Ben, who is the award-winning company’s marketing director, explained that the tax provided a clear economic incentive for businesses to use By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Sheffield Hallam named 2022 University of the Year Sheffield Hallam University has been named ‘University of the Year’ at the 2022 Educate North Awards, in recognition of the number of graduates going on to gain quality jobs, widening access to higher education, and the positive impact the University has on its region. The annual Educate North Awards, which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire regulatory affairs consultancy expands into Europe Drug and medical device regulatory affairs consultancy, Woodley BioReg, is celebrating the launch of its new Italian subsidiary, Woodley BioReg Srl, as of 1st April 2022. Based in the northern Italian city of Milan, this office will serve to fortify Woodley BioReg’s access to the European market, opening up By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based madeby.studio shortlisted for StartUp Awards National Series Leeds-based madeby.studio has been named one of the most exciting new businesses in the region after being shortlisted as part of a brand new awards programme. The StartUp Awards National Series has been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK which has accelerated since the pandemic By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Community centre named as ‘Charity of the Year’ The Cherry Tree Community Centre has always been a popular base for Beverley’s residents, pensioners and those in need, and now it is set to benefit from a full year of support from a local building society. Beverley Building Society, which is based in the town’s Saturday Market, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Flow Fulfilment is the Business of the Month Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that Flow Fulfilment has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Flow Fulfilment expertise in marketing and fulfilment services, providing numerous services to businesses including direct mail, hybrid mail, leaflet distribution, contract packing, pick By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Leading Yorkshire law firms back charity’s Make a Will Month Three leading Yorkshire law firms are supporting a Sheffield charity by offering people the chance to write or update their Will for a suggested donation of just £100. Paces, the leading specialist centre, charity and school for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and motor disorders, is organising Make a Will Month By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture York Minster submits plans to create internationally renowned Centre of Excellence Plans to establish the York Minster Precinct as a world class campus facility for research, education and training in ancient craft skills have taken a major step forward today. The Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estate Management will bring benefits including continuing the craft of stonemasonry and By The Editor • 3 min read
National Groundbreaking reusable nappy scheme Parents throw away three billion nappies a year in the UK, costing local authorities over £60 million per anum in disposable costs¹. By supporting parents to switch from single-use to reusable nappies, councils can reduce expenditure and help protect the environment, and parents could save hundreds of pounds by making By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Merger widens access to specialist legal services TWO Yorkshire firms of solicitors have joined forces to build on their past success over hundreds of years and drive forward with client satisfaction and quality service at the core of their business. Doncaster based Dawson and Burgess and Thorne, Goole and Wakefield based Kenyon Son and Craddock merged this By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds law firms lead drive for super-prime sustainable offices Leeds law firms are leading the drive towards best-in-class offices as intense competition for talent creates record demand for super-prime sustainable offices, according to the latest research from global real estate advisor Knight Frank. Knight Frank’s Law Firm Report, published this week, revealed that the office space taken by By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York business highlights the power of local gift cards to drive retail recovery Two years on from the onset of pandemic restrictions, a York business has highlighted the power of local gift cards to drive retail recovery In York, 58% of redemptions of the York Gift Card were at retail businesses, 32% at food and drink businesses, and 4% at both accommodation and By The Editor • 3 min read
