Business New partnership galvanises district’s businesses to help rebuild local economy Representatives from across Bradford’s business community are coming together to strengthen communications, confidence and support as the district navigates the Covid-19 recovery. Initiated by Bradford Council, the partners which include Bradford Chamber of Commerce, Bradford BID, Discover Keighley and Ilkley BID will meet weekly on behalf of almost 16, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business South Yorkshire accountancy helps claim over £2m A South Yorkshire accountancy practice has helped businesses claim more than £2m to cope with the lockdown Gibson Booth Ltd and its payroll arm, Salary Solutions Limited, have helped over 100 businesses claim furlough rebates, apply for grants and access various loan funding schemes. The furlough claims alone add up By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Conveyancing firm reveals home buyers are keen to move A leading Yorkshire conveyancing firm has confirmed that although the Covid-19 pandemic is causing major disruption in the housing market, buyers are still keen to move, certain property sales are completing and many well-known mortgage lenders are definitely open for business. LCF Residential, which is the conveyancing arm of Yorkshire By The Editor • 2 min read
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Legal Matters New senior partner for Eaton Smith Solicitors Eaton Smith has announced that Ben Cooper, Partner and Head of the Private Client team, was appointed to the role of Senior Partner on 1st April 2020. Ben is well-known in the local area, having spent nearly 40 years practising law and advising many local businesses and individuals. He has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business South Yorkshire business secures funding from Barclays CBIL Scheme Sheffield based business Kitlocker.com Ltd today announced it has received support from Barclays through the Government backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) in order to maintain the ability to trade through the COVID-19 crisis. Kitlocker.com Ltd was established in 2005 with the sole intention of improving service By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ground-breaking antibacterial mist treatment launched The onus will be on business owners to prepare for the new way of working post-lockdown. With the government keen to restart the economy and reduce restrictions from today, workspace hygiene will be the first of many new challenges faced by businesses. Yorkshire-based Key West Pest Control has successfully pivoted By The Editor • 2 min read
National Still no sign of £10,000 cash grants for many serviced office tenants The Business Rates loophole which stopped shared office tenants from claiming a critical £10,000 cash grant from HM Treasury had been plugged with a new £617m fund last weekend. However now Local Authorities are dragging their heels, and only a few have received the life-line cash. “10 days ago, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire manufacturer appoints renowned industry figure as sales manager West-Yorkshire based Venari Group – the emergency vehicle specialist – has announced the appointment of a renowned industry name into its firefighting division. John Purdy joins Venari as sales manager this month, with 33 years of military, aviation and municipal firefighting experience. Having spent the past 14 years as station manager at By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vital PPE for NHS frontline arrives at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) Doncaster Sheffield Airport is one of many aviation organisations pivoting its core business in response to the coronavirus, delivering essential supplies such as perishables, medical supplies and providing a rapid response to deliver critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the NHS frontline. Ideal Medical Solutions (IMS), a UK distributor that By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Three businesses enabled to trade online thanks to firm’s initiative A Leeds-based multi-national web development and digital marketing agency has selected three local businesses to benefit from completely free of charge e-commerce websites. GRM Digital launched the campaign after seeing local businesses struggling to trade offline during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative saw dozens of businesses without an e-commerce website By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire housebuilder returns to work Developments had been closed throughout April in order to protect the health and safety of both staff and customers. Harron has been working hard over the last few weeks to update its operations and will be implementing a number of safety measures including enhanced PPE requirements, good hygiene practices and By The Editor • 1 min read
