Coronavirus (COVID-19)
18 March 2020
Special Business Readiness Bulletin – Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers
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North’s “largest speculative development” in a decade takes shape in Yorkshire
27 October 2020
A scheme touted as the “largest speculative development in the North for 10 years” has made progress with the formation of its steel framework. ...
Normanton shop launches out-of-hours shopping scheme for people shielding
23 October 2020
A Normanton shopkeeper has begun offering out of hours shopping opportunities for people who are shielding or unable to shop in regular opening hours. ...
PURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP (PTG) PARTNERS WITH ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE
23 October 2020
Leeds-headquartered pure technology group (PTG) has become the official tech partner of England Rugby League. ...
Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
23 October 2020
The government yesterday announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the virus. ...
Yorkshire business leaders embrace mental health with new campaign
22 October 2020
The new campaign - This is Me Yorkshire – will encourage business leaders and employees to open the conversation to reduce the stigma around mental health, dispel myths and improve employee wellbeing for good. ...
Wakefield Council - Climate Change Survey
21 October 2020
Think it’s time to ‘Wakey’ up to climate change? We want to listen to your views! ...
CAPA College Catering Launch
14 October 2020
CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) College have launched a tender to appoint a contractor to operate the cafe/restaurant. ...
Wakefield Council – Part of Wakefield’s partnership approach to the Kickstart scheme
13 October 2020
Wakefield Council, along with partners across the district, will be supporting local businesses to register for the new Government Kickstart scheme which provides funding to create job placements and opportunities for 16 to 24-year-olds. ...
Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions
12 October 2020
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor announced 9 October. ...
Free parking making a positive impact across the district
12 October 2020
Wakefield Council’s introduction of free parking across the district has brought more people into the city and town centres with a significant increase of people using car parks. ...
Logistics business agrees 10-year lease for industrial premises
09 October 2020
CBRE’s Industrial team in Leeds, jointly with Carter Towler have secured a new occupier for the refurbished Unit 1 at Speedwell Road in Castleford. ...
Printforms Ltd celebrate reaching the significant milestone of 25 years in business
07 October 2020
In these uncertain and volatile times Printforms Ltd are celebrating reaching the significant milestone of 25 years in business. ...
Conservatory Outlet, Wakefield set to invest half a million pounds into the expansion of the business.
07 October 2020
Conservatory Outlet, which makes windows, doors, home extensions and conservatory products, has unveiled plans for a £500k investment into its manufacturing capabilities. ...
Enterprise in a changing world: How Leeds Beckett's Business Centres are supporting SMEs through the storm
07 October 2020
George Lancaster and Jesse Stott are Coordinators at Leeds Beckett University's Leeds and Halifax University Business Centres (UBCs). ...
Driving Digital Education in Middle East: BCT and m2r Education partner to provide online English learning programs
02 October 2020
Bahwan CyberTek (BCT) Group, a global IT conglomerate driving digital transformation across countries, has partnered with m2r Education, an award-winning international education services provider, to offer online English learning programs in the Middle East. ...
Wakefield tech firm secures £3m to develop digital platform and grow workforce
01 October 2020
A Wakefield-based technology business specialising in transport management and procurement software has secured multi-million pound investment. ...