Business

How employee ownership has seen 'unprecedented' growth over the past year

The employee ownership sector grew from 470 businesses in June 2020 to 730 in June 2021, the White Rose Survey (WRCEO) showed.

Private sector must take 'collective responsibility' in battle against climate change, Bayford Group owner says

The pressing need to turn to increasingly environmentally-friendly living has risen to the top of the political agenda, with governments across the globe pledging to take radical measures to prevent global warming.

The Broadway named founding partner of Bradford's City of Culture bid

The shopping centre has been championing cultural activities in the city with a regular programme of events, exhibitions and art installations including a rainbow light installation last year to thank NHS and key workers for their efforts during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Work begins on Sheffield city centre office building Endeavour

The speculative office development called Endeavour forms the fourth and final phase at the Sheffield Digital Campus (Sheffield DC)

What tax will I pay as a landlord? – Gareth Shaw

First – the very basics. Rental income is added to any other income you get – salary, pensions etc, and tax at income tax rates – between 20 per cent and 45 per cent in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and between 19 per cent and 46 per cent in Scotland.

North Yorkshire's Drax to build power station inside Scottish mountain that will support 900 jobs and power one million homes

In a move which will more than double the electricity generating capacity at its Cruachan facility in Scotland the station will support almost 900 jobs in rural areas across Scotland during construction and will provide critical storage capacity needed to support a net zero power system.

Lidl announces ambitious plans to open stores throughout Yorkshire

The supermarket chain said it is particularly interested in town centre, edge of centre, retail park and metropolitan locations, such as Leeds city centre, Wakefield central and York Monks Cross.

Amazon and Google to be investigated over fake reviews

The CMA said it plans to look into whether the firms broke consumer law by not doing enough to protect shoppers.

Persimmon in voluntary agreement with CMA over leaseholds

The York-based firm says that the voluntary agreement brings brings to an end its involvement in an ongoing Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into leaseholds.

Starbucks creates 22 new jobs as new Drive Thru opens at Bilbrough Top Services in York

The store hosted a ribbon cutting and offered complimentary Starbucks reusable cups to the first 100 customers to visit the store.