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Rising distress for Yorkshire businesses despite gov support
Despite Government support measures designed to avoid mass insolvencies, businesses in Yorkshire and across the UK are experiencing rapidly escalating levels of distress. According to...UK recovery accelerates as number of sectors in growth mode hits 6-month high
The number of UK sectors reporting output growth rose to a six-month high in March, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker,...Yorkshire business launches tech security solution for hybrid workers
A solution using SD-WAN technologies to protect UK businesses from the overlooked security risks associated with hybrid working has been launched by an Elland-based...7.5 million UK workers want to work from home permanently once lockdown restrictions lift
More than one in five UK workers (23%) - the equivalent of 7.5 million - is hoping to work from home all, or almost...Clinical validation for Avacta’s SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test
Avacta Group has reported positive data from the clinical validation of its AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test. Data from the clinical study conducted in...
- Finance
University of Sheffield spinout company raises £10m to advance stem cell therapy for hearing loss
University of Sheffield spinout company, Rinri Therapeutics, has raised a total of £10 million from investors and the UK Future Fund to advance its...Progeny extends reach into Scotland with Affinity expansion
Progeny Group is continuing to extend its multi-disciplinary professional services into Scotland with the acquisition of Affinity financial planning practice. A five-strong team, Affinity was...Business Revival Grant Fund to open for COVID-hit Lincolnshire businesses
Next week, City of Lincoln Council and West Lindsey District Council will launch a new Business Revival Grant Fund. The grant is aimed at supporting...Sills & Betteridge expand into Sheffield with acquisition
Lincoln-headquartered solicitors, Sills and Betteridge, has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Rawson Family Law, a boutique legal practice based in Sheffield. The firm...Optimism rises among financial services firms in quarter to March
Optimism among financial services firms improved at the fastest rate since December 2013 despite business volumes stalling, according to the latest CBI/PWC survey. The survey, conducted between 1-19 March...
- Manufacturing
University of Lincoln to help develop next generation of robots capable of working with humans
An ambitious research project is aiming to help expand the roles that robots can play in assisting humans in manufacturing and distribution processes. The €7...Concerns over inflation rise as manufacturers’ price expectations reach 4-year high
The British Chambers of Commerce has published new research which shows a rising number of firms expecting their prices to increase significantly in the coming...Barometer to uncover COVID’s effect on Yorkshire SME manufacturers
The largest survey of Yorkshire SME manufacturing companies has launched to record trends in performance and confidence levels across the sector, whilst also exploring...Lincolnshire manufacturing, engineering and logistics businesses to benefit from new package of support
Manufacturing, engineering and logistics businesses in and around Scunthorpe are set to benefit from a wider package of business support and funding worth over...Sheffield Forgemasters adopts Cobot assistance for Foundry operatives
Sheffield Forgemasters has adopted collaborative robotic (Cobot) assistance for some of its Foundry operatives which, it said, dramatically reduces exposure to vibration, improving safety...
- Appointments
Industry leader joins Cognito Learning as CEO
A training and education industry leader has been appointed by technology and learning specialist, Cognito Learning. Allan Pettman, who has more than 20 years senior...Sweco strengthens building standards division with trio of senior consultants
Engineering, environment, design and regulatory consultancy Sweco has strengthened its Building Standards division with the appointment of three senior consultants as the business looks...Keyland appoints new director
Luke Axe has been promoted to Land & Planning Director at Keyland Developments, the property trading arm of Kelda Group and sister-company to Yorkshire...New promotion at Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett
Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has strengthened its Regulatory and Corporate Defence (RCD) team with the promotion of criminal regulatory lawyer Meghan Waldron to Senior...PFF Group adds to management team
Keighley-based PFF Group has appointed Andrew Frith as general manager for packaging at its Washington site. Andrew will support the plant’s general manager John Conway...
- Out of office
Corporate lawyers make mighty effort to raise funds for Macmillan
Corporate lawyers and support staff from LCF Law have raised over £800 for cancer charity, Macmillan by taking part in the Mighty Miles challenge. Twelve...KCOM cuts PPE waste
KCOM has partnered with local recycling specialist ReWorked to install a new collection point for used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Once deposited by KCOM’s key...Sheffield to receive share of £33m for its trams
A further £33 million of emergency COVID-19 funding will be provided to support light rail and tram operators during the pandemic. Operators in Nottingham, Sheffield,...Time Out: Carol McGrotty, head of transformation at Vapour
It’s almost the weekend, and that means it’s time to put your feet up and wind down with a few fun, quick-fire questions. This 'Time...New Hull visitor attraction to be one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK
A new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s...
- Advice
Housing association expresses positive hopes for 2021 in New Year message
The Chair and Chief Executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) have said that 2021 can bring “better times for people of all ages”...Business Lincolnshire launches campaign to help businesses post-COVID-19
With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, many businesses are preparing for life in the ‘new normal’. The impact of COVID-19 ranges by industry and...Prioritise jobs, training for young to drive UK-wide recovery – CBI
The CBI has laid out a health-first recovery plan that it said would help secure a jobs-rich, fair and sustainable future for the UK...Top vet asks Prime Minister to rethink plans to stop key workers accessing UK jobs
A Yorkshire vet has called on Boris Johnson not to proceed with plans to heavily restrict access to the UK labour market for so-called...Sheffield industrialist speaks out for region’s SMEs during crisis
A Sheffield industrialist has spoken out in support of the region's many SMEs which are struggling to keep going during the coronavirus pandemic. James Harding-Terry,...
- Property
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