Month: April 2021

10 of the cheapest airports to fly from in the UK

For those looking to jet off, check out this list first – these are 10 of the airports with the cheapest flight deals in the UK.

Why apprenticeships are a "mess" and a “bureaucratic tangle” says entrepreneur

David Jackson, chairman and founder of Bridlington-based Hudson Contract, has called on the Government to scrap the current apprenticeship scheme and replace it with tax incentives.

The young students that come to us are hardworking and anything but 'snowflakes' – Julian Norton

During his fortnight with us, despite having to shove a swab up his nose every morning to ensure he posed no risk of passing on the dreaded lurgy to our staff or clients, Callum was unswervingly enthusiastic about fetching, carrying, cleaning, asking questions and learning.

Objections to plans for 'industrial-scale' free range egg farm home to 192,000 hens overlooking North York Moors

Stephen Tweddle, of Fairholme Farming, has asked Hambleton District Council for consent to introduce 192,000 hens across 237 acres of arable farmland east of Pillrigg Lane, Thornton le Beans, near Northallerton and buildings costing a total of £10m.

How David Jackson overcame cancer to pave his own way in construction

In 1987 David Jackson decided to go into business for himself in the construction industry.He had started off as an apprentice draughtsman 15 years earlier, drawing up and designing steel structures, before going into management planning.

EY ITEM Club’s Spring Forecast predicts faster growth for the UK economy

The EY ITEM Club now expects the economy to grow 6.8 per cent this year rather than the 5.0 per cent growth expected in January.

Best sound bars for TV UK 2021: improve your home cinema with sound bars from Polk Sigma, Sonos, JBL, Sony

Turn lacklustre sound from your TV into a sonic triumph with one of these, the best sound bars available in 2021 

Thirsk animal park’s future secured by £1.85m purchase

Monk Park Farm has been acquired for £1.85m by York Forty Four Ltd, a Boroughbridge-based company that operates a portfolio of North Yorkshire retirement and holiday parks under the trading name of York House Leisure.

M&S creates 300 new jobs as it expands Yorkshire distribution centre

By Christmas 2021, M&S will serve online customers from Castle Donington, Bradford and through its stores which act as micro-fulfilment centres.

BBC Radio Humberside airs tribute to rugby league legend Clive Sullivan by widow and Hull playwright

Hull playwright Dave Windass met the city’s late rugby league hero Clive Sullivan just once.“Only to say hello to,” he says. “You used to be able to get on the pitch at the end of a rugby game and I said hello to him once, actually… But other than that just admiring him from the touchline.”