Why sustainability is important for businesses – Christian Mayo
But this won’t be a return to business as usual. There’s pressure on businesses from consumers, customers, shareholders and government to ensure that the fightback isn’t just strong, but sustainable too.
Tesco issues statement after being fined £7.56m for selling out of date food
Tesco has released a statement after the supermarket chain was fined £7.56 million for selling out of date food at three of its stores.
UK economy improved in February despite lockdown measures
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.4%, representing an improvement from a 2.2% decline in January, which itself had been revised upwards from a previously predicted 2.9% fall.
Zoo Digital sees sales soar as people turn to TV box sets during lockdowns
The Sheffield-based group said the past year has seen an acceleration in the entertainment sector as the pandemic temporarily stalled the production of new titles and consumer take-up of on-demand streaming services rose considerably.
Hebden Bridge Trade Club had to reschedule 65 shows five times due to pandemic
When floods devastated the Calder Valley in 2015 and again in 2020, it became a focal point for the clean-up operation, and during its almost 100-year history the building has provided the backdrop for countless political campaigns and fundraising events.
Flood risk along A616 near Stocksbridge to be tackled
An innovative partnership project led by Highways England, Atkins Limited, independent agricultural advisor Chloe Palmer, the Don Catchment Rivers Trust, as well as farmers and landowners aims to tackle repeated flooding along the A616. By implementing ‘natural flood management’ (NFM) measures to intercept, store and slow the flow of water from land north of the road, it is hoped the incidence of flooding along the route, between Langsett and Deepcar, will be reduced.
Simon Pilling is appointed as head of Womble Bond Dickinson's Leeds office
Mr Pilling joined WBD in 2015 and has led the growth of the Leeds corporate practice.In a statement, WBD, said; “In particular he has helped to develop a strong presence for the firm in the private equity sector with the firm now advising a number of the key investors that operate in the market.
Nine out of 10 businesses in Leeds believe they are being held back by outdated technology
Despite this, the report highlights how many businesses in the city have continued to grow during the pandemic.
Lightwater Valley unveils new safari area as it opens to the public for the first time in months
Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, has made some changes during lockdown and a new safari area will bring the wonders of wildlife to thousands of children.
4D pharma establishes patient board to develop treatment for Parkinson’s
Leeds-based 4D pharma said the Patient Advisory Board will include people living with Parkinson’s.Supported by Parkinson’s UK, the board will provide a valuable, patient-centric perspective to 4D pharma as it advances novel Live Biotherapeutics into the clinic to treat neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s.
