Learner drivers face five-month wait for tests
Learner drivers could have to wait up to five months to secure a practical driving test after lockdown ends.
Sheffield steel 'won't be consigned to the history books' amid fears over jobs, Business Secretary says
An urgent question from Labour in the Commons today focused on the future of Liberty Steel, where the prospects of 5,000 jobs – including some in Yorkshire – have been thrown into turmoil after the collapse of the company’s main financial backer, Greensill Capital, earlier this month.
Mixed picture for Yorkshire’s manufacturers as EU trading remains a ‘major cloud’
The survey also shows the brutal impact of the pandemic with the sector overall seeing a drop in output of 10 per cent nationally last year. However, given the more positive picture as the year progresses, Make UK has upgraded its growth forecasts for manufacturing for 2021.
Project Vigilant: new UK safety measures, how police will patrol pubs and clubs – and Safer Streets fund explained
Plain clothes police officers could patrol bars and nightclubs around the country as part of plans to protect women from “predatory” offenders.
Yorkshire tech companies secured a 79 per cent increase in investment last year, says Tech Nation report
The study from Tech Nation found that Yorkshire technology companies attracted £159m in investments in 2020, which is a 79 per cent increase on the £89m they collectively secured in 2019.
Infrastructure bank will place Leeds at heart of green revolution as region celebrates Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50
A decade ago, Ward Hadaway established the Yorkshire Fastest 50 with The Yorkshire Post, to celebrate the region’s fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.
Ramadan 2021: when is Islamic holy month, what does it celebrate, dates of Eid al-Fitr – and rules for worship
Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community before Eid, is coming up in April this year.
British Airways vaccine passport: what BA’s plans for it's VeriFLY travel pass app could include – and how will it work?
British Airways has announced it could introduce an online vaccine passport for flying on its planes, as the company aims to develop a digital health travel wallet and document verification solutions.
Hull firm removes the decking of historic Union Chain Bridge that links Scotland with England
Spencer has removed the entire timber decking of the 200-year-old Union Chain Bridge, which links England and Scotland, as part of essential work to preserve the structure.
Revealed: The Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 for 2021
The awards, which have been running for 11 years, recognise and celebrate the fastest growing, privately owned businesses across the region.
