Today's Yorkshire business news from Insider |
Latest News | Lifestyle brand Joe Browns has reported a strong performance in its recently filed results, boosted by investment in its brand, website and infrastructure. Founder Simon Brown said the company was prioritising staff and customers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and working hard to be in as good a shape as possible on the other side.
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Elaine Skelton, Tax Director at BHP, says from 6 April 2020, there are major changes to capital gains tax “CGT” on residential property.
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A Hull-based network infrastructure business has been acquired out of administration, securing the jobs of all employees.
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Ferry and logistics company DFDS has swooped for a Grimsby-based fish delivery company.
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The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has found competition concerns over Hunter Douglas' acquisition of counterpart 247 Home Furnishings.
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Chocolatier and retailer Hotel Chocolat has raised £22m to underpin its long-term growth plans and to provide flexibility if needed in response to challenges presented by the Covid-19 outbreak. The business said its ability to shift its focus towards online and digital wholesale would help mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
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The business community has reacted to the government's package to support businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, which includes a commitment to paying 80 per cent of wages.
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Wakefield-based high street gift card retailer Card Factory has recorded a "very material drop" in footfall due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The retailer expects to begin selectively closing stores shortly on a temporary basis to protect staff and customers.
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The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the four Humber local authorities and membership and business support organisations have joined forces to coordinate the region's response to the economic impact of the coronavirus.
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Yorkshire corporate services business RedSky has expanded with a double appointment.
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Aldi has launched a recruitment drive to hire 9,000 new workers as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. A number of products have also been further restricted.
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The 2020 edition of the World Snooker Championship has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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The John Lewis Partnership is to temporarily closed all of its 50 John Lewis shops as a result of the impact of coronavirus - the first time in the 155-year history of the business that it will not open its shop doors for customers. Johnlewis.com will continue to operate as normal, alongside Waitrose shops and waitrose.com.
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Spire Healthcare has confirmed an agreement to make all of its hospitals, facilities and services available to the NHS and its patients during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Butlins has closed its three resorts temporarily following the Covid-19 outbreak.
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The FCA has written to companies intending to publish preliminary financial statements in the next few days to delay their planned publications as a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19.
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The upper floors of a landmark former department store in Hull could be converted into offices under new plans for the building.
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A private medical practice has become the latest tenant to take space at Wellington Place.
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A grade II-listed convenience store in South Yorkshire has been sold in a deal brokered by property consultancy Christie & Co.
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Apartments at a Hull development have been made available for emergency services workers.
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A portfolio of solar farms which produces enough energy to power 38,000 homes has been acquired for £144.3m.
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The total value of construction contract awards in February 2020 rose to £6.5bn, despite the global coronavirus crisis, according to a new report.
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North Yorkshire-based Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted Automotive is set to open its new facility at Silverstone today.
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Member Exclusive News | A West Yorkshire agency has been appointed by a historic financial institution to oversee the implementation of its marketing strategy.
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Insurance broker Gallagher has made a trio of appointments at its Leeds office.
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