Yorkshire set to reach pre-Covid levels of output by first quarter of 2022, says KPMG
The region is expected to see 5.8 per cent growth in 2021 followed by 5.2 per cent growth in 2022, reaching pre-Covid levels of output by in the first quarter of 2022, in line with the UK forecast.
Premier Inn owner sees ‘post-lockdown bounce’ ahead of summer of staycations
The group said trading has been strong since May 17, when overnight hotel leisure stays were allowed following lockdown, while forward bookings have remained buoyant, boosted by the ongoing restrictions on international travel.
Councils could pay extra cash to Welcome to US if tourism body can't find sponsorship for Tour de US
The request for funding to numerous local authorities hosting the event follows an announcement that following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual May Day weekend international cycling race would resume next year.
Leeds and Newcastle ‘are best placed for pandemic recovery’
Leeds scored particularly highly in terms of resilience. More than 25 per cent of office take up in the city in the last five years is from public sector occupiers, which are considered low risk because of the Government’s “levelling up” strategy which will benefit cities outside of London.
Best walking shoes for women 2021: ladies’ hiking shoes from Merrell, Keen, and On
Walking shoes differ in a number of key ways from boots – they’re more lightweight, less clumpy, often more comfortable and easy to transport.
'A Covent Garden of Sheffield': City to host major festival this summer as organisers pledge to make it the ultimate tourist destination
Council chiefs have reassured people that the Summer in the Outdoor City festival, which runs from June to October, has been approved by public health bosses.
Wakefield to recognise anti-slavery pioneer Elizabeth Dawson with latest ‘Forgotten Women’ blue plaque
As the secretary of both Wakefield’s first Ladies Anti-Slavery Society and then its first mixed gendered Anti-Slavery Association in the 19th century, Elizabeth Dawson made her mark on the city’s history, but she is now set to be formally recognised for her achievements.
Legal firm appoints senior IT specialist
Operating as part of the senior leadership team, Mr Clarke will work alongside CEO, Gary Gallen, and rradar’s board to lead the Hull-based firm’s expanding development and IT teams, focusing on driving and implementing rradar’s digital transformation roadmap as part of its five year business strategy.
DFS sees a big surge in orders as people celebrate lockdown ending
The Doncaster-based firm has benefited as more people lavished money on their living rooms during lockdown periods when they were forced to stay at home.
New venture in former bank set to provide jobs boost for Cottingham, which claims to be England's largest village
Chris and Simon Leahy, owners of Cassiel Bar and Kitchen, plan to open Raph’s Bar and Grill in a former NatWest bank across the road from their existing premises.
