Legal Matters Pensions and furloughing By Penny Cogher and Larisa Gordan from Irwin Mitchell Since the Government published details about its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, there have been many questions asked about what it means for pensions. While we don’t yet have the complete picture about furloughing and its impact on pension contributions, we By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Easter boom for local online businesses Online businesses based in Yorkshire are witnessing a boom in sales despite the lockdown, thanks to their willingness to adapt and invest in marketing. Leeds-based digital agency Ascensor builds websites and provides online marketing for many local companies and reports an upturn in fortunes of many of their ecommerce clients By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire solicitors offer mobile will signing’ Yorkshire law firm, Jordan Solicitors, are offering a mobile will signing service to combat the limitations COVID-19 are presenting to will writing during the nationwide lockdown. With social distancing looking likely to continue for some time, the team of solicitors at Jordans have decided to significantly adapt their will signing By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Yorkshire cloud firm backs employee’s 3D-printed COVID-19 face guard innovation A cloud specialist with a passion for all-things-tech has taken a love of engineering one step further in the fight against COVID-19. Craig Holmes bought himself two high-end 3D printers as a birthday treat, using the money from a cancelled cruise. And, having closely monitored the evolving news headlines surrounding By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Local residents encouraged to give ‘high five’ to NHS staff Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity (CHNC) is encouraging local residents to support the trust’s staff through its new ‘five’ campaign. Residents are being asked to give NHS staff a ‘high five’ through a £5 donation, in order to show their gratitude for staff who are working in the epicentre By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Leeds bicycle delivery service is on the right track An eco-friendly delivery service in Leeds is on a roll after launching on the first day of the coronavirus lockdown. Dabble launched the same day the government announced the lockdown to combat COVID:19. The company use bicycles to provide a delivery service for a range of shops around Chapel By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chamber launches new website to assist Yorkshire businesses The Chamber has brought forward the website launch to enhance the online experience for members during these unprecedented times. As numerous businesses now have employees working from home, an improved online platform for members allows pertinent information on topics such as HR advice, Legal help and Coronavirus Guidance to be By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire firms join prompt payer initiative to support small businesses Two Yorkshire-based small businesses have announced a commitment to an initiative to ensure suppliers of small businesses, and freelancers are paid promptly. Halifax-based Mellor Financial Management and Leeds-based PR agency MacComms have launched the prompt payer initiative, committing to making payments to suppliers within seven days. In 2008, the Government By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Blue Mantis appoint new head of project management Leeds Web Development Agency, Blue Mantis, have bolstered their project management offering with new hire Fernando Fernandez-Arnal, following a successful end to the recent quarter. Fernando, who joins from a previous technical project management role at Force 24, brings with him a wealth of knowledge in streamlining systems and processes By The Editor • 1 min read
Competitions and offers Cracking Easter challenge for city's budding digital code breakers Young adventurers in Leeds can decipher an intricate piece of Morse code or discover the secrets of an ancient prehistoric cave as part of a new interactive online game. Designed by Leeds Museums and Galleries, the innovative code cracking challenge calls on players negotiate a series of fiendishly clever puzzles By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire flag manufacturer raises money for the NHS A Leeds-based flag and banner maker has stepped forward to show its appreciation for the NHS and other keyworkers this week. Northern Flags have launched a new range of products, including flags, banners and stickers; with £5 from each one sold donated to the NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Virtual challenge could help keep the Children’s Air Ambulance flying People in Doncaster are being urged to keep active while supporting their local charity and helping to save the lives of babies and children across the UK. The Children’s Air Ambulance, which recently celebrated its 500th mission, transferring a five-day-old baby and mother back to their local hospital in By The Editor • 2 min read
