Leeds Bradford Airport release video of new safety measures after coronavirus pandemic
Flyers will first go through a ‘preparation zone’.There the airport staff will ensure that people are social distancing and be on hand to provide hand sanitiser and face coverings.
National Trust draws up 'game changing' plan to protect historic US sites from climate change
The charity has drawn up a climate change map outlines threats posed by climate impacts including extreme heat and humidity, landslides, high winds, and floods, and how they could change by 2060, to help it to intervene to protect its sites.
Georgian home for sale in Boston Spa with amazing modern extension
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Greggs sinks to first loss in 36 years due to pandemic
Bosses at the chain announced a pre-tax loss of £13.7 million in 2020, compared with a £108.3 million profit a year earlier, with sales dropping from £1.17 billion to £811.3 million as stores closed their doors for large swathes of the year.
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering to open 150,000 sq ft facility in Leeds
This new addition increases the company’s facilities to over 298,000 sq ft in a move its bosses said would enable the expansion of its production capacity even
CPP posts rise in profit and recommences dividend payments for first time since 2011
The Leeds-based firm reported a 2 per cent increase in group revenue to to £141.1m, up from £138.4m the previous year. While pre-tax profit increased to £2m, up from £1.1m.
Nissan announces massive solar farm plans to power Leaf production in Sunderland
Nissan has announced plans for a huge expansion of renewable energy generation at its factory in Sunderland.
Happy news for home buyers in government's 2021 Budget
The Budget has brought good news for homebuyers. The government is launching a mortgage guarantee scheme to allow lenders to accept 5% deposits. NatWest, Barclays and HSBC are among the large lenders on board. It will launch on April 2021 for properties under £600,000 and lenders must offer a five-year fixed rate as an option. It is open to all homebuyers, not just first-time buyers, however those buying to let and those purchasing second homes are excluded. The scheme will end in December 2022.
Leeds-based Jet2 has now refunded £1bn to customers for missed holidays during Covid pandemic
The Leeds-based airline and holiday provider have been ranked as the top two travel firms for providing refunds, according to a recent travel refund cancellation survey by MoneySavingExpert.com.
USAF pilot killed in crash off US coast named
He was First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen, the assistant chief of weapons and tactics for his squadron.First Lieutenant Allen’s age and nationality have not been confirmed, although he was serving with the USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing.
