Month: March 2021

Wensleydale Creamery announces its reopening plans ahead of April 12 rule relaxation

The date will see the next relaxation of lockdown rules as part of Boris Johnsons’ roadmap out of restrictions and the Covid-19 pandemic.It will mean all non-essential shops can open and outdoor hospitality is possible – allowing cafes, restaurants and pubs to serve people sitting outdoors.

Only 11 per cent of loans from British Business Bank pandemic fund went to Northern firms

Figures seen by The Yorkshire Post reveal that of the 1,236 convertible loans agreed by the British Business Bank’s Future Fund, only 35 went to companies in Yorkshire. Meanwhile 696 loans were issued to London firms.

The history of iconic US brand Bettys as owners announce York Stonegate tearoom is to close

The shop on the ground floor of ‘Little’ Bettys on Stonegate will remain open but the cafe on the upper floor will shut.

Jill Thorp takes heart from the words of Captain Sir Tom Moore after a tough week on the farm

Paul’s regular night-time checks have ensured that they all arrived safely and got their much-needed colostrum as soon as they could stand.

650bhp Bentley Continental GT Speed is firm’s most dynamic car ever

Bentley has revealed details of the new Continental GT Speed – a high-performance grand tourer that the marque says is the most dynamic road car in its 101-year history.

How business travel will look in a post pandemic world – Rashmi Dube

What I am missing is not so much the mad dash to the airport, worrying if my luggage is overweight or fits in the overhead cabin or even the long security lines. I am just missing the option of air travel.

Meet the Leeds-based team which uses artificial intelligence to help the NHS save lives

The partnership between the London Medical Imaging and AI Centre for Value-Based Healthcare and Leeds-based digital consultancy Answer could help to save lives.

Baby car seats UK 2021: the best toddler car seats from birth to 12 years, including Maxi Cosi and Halfords

Find a baby seat to keep your child safe from infancy to adolescence, with our reviews of seats from Halfords, Maxi Cosi, and Ickle Bubba

Pensana, the firm behind Hull's £100m rare earth facility, lost $1.7m in 2020

In its first update to shareholders since listing on the London Stock Exchange last year, Pensana said its total comprehensive loss for the period was $1,717,491, down from $2.23m the year prior.

Iceland boss backs calls for digital sales tax

Richard Walker, managing director of the frozen retailer, called for the tax on online sales as part of an overhaul of “outdated and Victorian” business rates.