Month: May 2021

York-based Secerna opens Dublin office as part of global expansion

The office will be led by former Accenture in-house counsel Dermot Roche.Secerna, which has offices in York and Newcastle and marks its 10th year in business this month, supports a growing worldwide client base of multi-national corporations, FTSE and NYSE listed companies, universities, spin-out companies, small businesses and innovators.

Helmsley Group makes key high street acquisition in York

The York-based property specialist has bought numbers three to seven on the city’s historic Coney Street.

Beckie Hart: Commute to work must be on the green agenda

Take our morning routines, for example; time traditionally spent squeezed onto trains and buses, or battling frustrating traffic queues, has been replaced by a more leisurely breakfast and a stress-free log-in from our kitchen table

Most comfortable sofa beds 2021: the best sofas that convert into sturdy beds, from M&S, Made, and Swoon

Sofa beds are not what they once were: no longer the lumpen, clunky propositions of yesteryear. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Asda calls on customers base to help feed the hungry in their communities

A total of 382 Asda stores will take part in the month-long food drive during May, as the retailer encourages customers to donate vital food and hygiene essentials to support their community.

Isuzu D-Max first drive: rugged pick-up toughens up its act

The pick-up market in the UK is in a strange position at the moment. While sales have been strong in recent years, with a growing appetite for high-priced lifestyle versions, several key players have left or are planning to leave the segment.

Travel traffic light system: how does three-tier system work and which countries are red, amber and green?

Foreign getaway destinations have been ranked under a traffic light system, with fewer restrictions tied to the places boasting the lowest coronavirus rates and high vaccination take-up.

Police step up patrols over Bank Holiday weekend to protect livestock from dog attacks

There have already been 12 ‘sheep worrying’ incidents in North Yorkshire so far this year, with every single district in the county reporting at least one dog attack on livestock. Half of these were reported in April.

FirstGroup reaches deal on termination fee for the TransPennine Express company

In a statement, FirstGroup said: “As previously indicated, a condition of the Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (‘ERMA’) put in place by the DfT to provide continuity for rail passengers and the industry during the coronavirus pandemic was that train operators and the DfT would work to agree whether any payment is required to terminate the pre-existing franchise agreements, and if so how much, based on a pre-coronavirus trajectory financial model.

Tents 2021: the best four-man tents for camping, from Vango, Quechua, Snugpak

Tent sales are experiencing a huge surge in popularity, as people plan staycations and family holidays to campsites. I