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  Rising distress for Yorkshire businesses despite gov support
  
  22nd April 2021
  
  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...
  
  General News
  
  UK recovery accelerates as number of sectors in growth mode hits 6-month high
  
  22nd April 2021
  
  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,...
  
  General News
  
  Yorkshire business launches tech security solution for hybrid workers
  
  21st April 2021
  
  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...
  
  General News
  
  7.5 million UK workers want to work from home permanently once lockdown restrictions lift
  
  21st April 2021
  
  More than one in five UK workers (23%) - the equivalent of 7.5 million - is hoping to work from home all, or almost...
  
  General News
  
  Clinical validation for Avacta’s SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test
  
  20th April 2021
  
  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
- Finance
  
  University of Sheffield spinout company raises £10m to advance stem cell therapy for hearing loss
  
  22nd April 2021
  
  University of Sheffield spinout company, Rinri Therapeutics, has raised a total of £10 million from investors and the UK Future Fund to advance its...
  
  Finance
  
  Progeny extends reach into Scotland with Affinity expansion
  
  22nd April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Finance
  
  Business Revival Grant Fund to open for COVID-hit Lincolnshire businesses
  
  22nd April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Finance
  
  Sills & Betteridge expand into Sheffield with acquisition
  
  21st April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Finance
  
  Optimism rises among financial services firms in quarter to March
  
  19th April 2021
  
  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
- Manufacturing
  
  University of Lincoln to help develop next generation of robots capable of working with humans
  
  22nd April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Manufacturing
  
  Concerns over inflation rise as manufacturers’ price expectations reach 4-year high
  
  21st April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Manufacturing
  
  Barometer to uncover COVID’s effect on Yorkshire SME manufacturers
  
  20th April 2021
  
  The largest survey of Yorkshire SME manufacturing companies has launched to record trends in performance and confidence levels across the sector, whilst also exploring...
  
  Manufacturing
  
  Lincolnshire manufacturing, engineering and logistics businesses to benefit from new package of support
  
  15th April 2021
  
  Manufacturing, engineering and logistics businesses in and around Scunthorpe are set to benefit from a wider package of business support and funding worth over...
  
  Manufacturing
  
  Sheffield Forgemasters adopts Cobot assistance for Foundry operatives
  
  15th April 2021
  
  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
- Appointments
  
  Industry leader joins Cognito Learning as CEO
  
  16th April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Appointments
  
  Sweco strengthens building standards division with trio of senior consultants
  
  15th April 2021
  
  Engineering, environment, design and regulatory consultancy Sweco has strengthened its Building Standards division with the appointment of three senior consultants as the business looks...
  
  Appointments
  
  Keyland appoints new director
  
  13th April 2021
  
  Luke Axe has been promoted to Land & Planning Director at Keyland Developments, the property trading arm of Kelda Group and sister-company to Yorkshire...
  
  Appointments
  
  New promotion at Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett
  
  12th April 2021
  
  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...
  
  Appointments
  
  PFF Group adds to management team
  
  12th April 2021
  
  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...
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  Corporate lawyers make mighty effort to raise funds for Macmillan
  
  12th April 2021
  
  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...
  
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  KCOM cuts PPE waste
  
  12th April 2021
  
  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...
  
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  Sheffield to receive share of £33m for its trams
  
  22nd March 2021
  
  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,...
  
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  Time Out: Carol McGrotty, head of transformation at Vapour
  
  19th March 2021
  
  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...
  
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  New Hull visitor attraction to be one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK
  
  26th February 2021
  
  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
- Advice
  
  Housing association expresses positive hopes for 2021 in New Year message
  
  4th January 2021
  
  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”...
  
  Advice
  
  Business Lincolnshire launches campaign to help businesses post-COVID-19
  
  15th June 2020
  
  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...
  
  Advice
  
  Prioritise jobs, training for young to drive UK-wide recovery – CBI
  
  11th June 2020
  
  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...
  
  Advice
  
  Top vet asks Prime Minister to rethink plans to stop key workers accessing UK jobs
  
  16th April 2020
  
  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...
  
  Advice
  
  Sheffield industrialist speaks out for region’s SMEs during crisis
  
  8th April 2020
  
  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,...
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Mayor Dan Jarvis' vision for a Global Innovation Corridor is set to be the focus of this year's Sheffield City Region delegation to MIPIM. Private...

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Earthmill partnership to service farm turbines following manufacturer collapse

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Wetherby’s Earthmill has linked up with three other authorised service providers for wind turbine manufacturer Endurance – which went into administration in December following...

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Streets Heaver national finalist in ‘Innovation in Health Tech’

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Lincoln Based Software Company, Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing, Nationally Recognised In The LaingBuisson Awards In The ‘Innovation in Health Tech’ Category. The LaingBuisson Awards celebrate...

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Subsidy support granted to two offshore wind projects

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Two wind projects off the coast of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have been granted subsidy support. Triton Knoll and Hornsea Project Two have both won Contracts...

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Developer raises funds for York charity

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More than £2,000 has been raised by development company S Harrison for a York-based charity that supports children and young people. Ann Scott, Gavin Douglas,...

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Carpet shop owner piles on the miles for children’s charity

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Hull carpet shop owner Andrew Shaw has pledged to raise more than £3,000 for national charity, Children with Cancer UK. Fifty-four-year-old Andrew will be running...

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Last chance to nominate star employees for brand-new business awards

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Businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire have just over a week left to submit nominations for a brand-new business awards. Nominations to enter the Hull...

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