Leeds Bradford Airport passenger numbers down by more than 80 per cent due to pandemic
Some 74 million passengers travelled through UK airports in 2020, analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data by the PA news agency revealed.
Morrisons shareholders rebel against directors' pay package
The vote is non-binding so the remuneration package will go through, but anything under an 80 per cent vote for the remuneration means the firm has to re-engage with shareholders and tell them why the directors deserve it.
Filtronic is back on track after pandemic delays
The Leeds-based company said that following a softer first half, trading improved in the second half of the year to deliver revenue broadly in line with market expectations. A favourable sales mix at higher margins delivered earnings slightly ahead of market expectations.
Why we need to choose hope over fear and commit to fully reopening on June 21 – Mark Casci
Beautifully timed to coincide with the half-term holiday, the sun shone down on Yorkshire in earnest for the first time in nearly a year.
Global lockdowns lead to soaring demand for Sumo's video games
The Sheffield-based firm, which makes games for Microsoft, Sega and Sony, delivered 279 project milestones and launched or announced 12 games in 2020, including five Own-IP games.
How Bloom Bakers in Leeds is looking to create opportunities for working mothers
Leeds-based Bloom Bakers was founded by Lisa Shepherd and Saskia Roskam in early 2016. The duo met while at a digital marketing agency and quickly discovered that they both shared a love for baking.
Lockdowns take their toll on Card Factory
The Wakefield-based firm said it had seen better than expected reopening performances after the first and second lockdowns.
Leeds is performing at its highest level since March 2020, index shows
Avison Young’s UK Cities Recovery index, which helps monitor the way in which the coronavirus pandemic impacted the UK’s major cities, found that Leeds Liverpool and Manchester are all showing signs of recovery.
Why Gear4Music in York enjoyed an exceptional financial year
The York-based firm, which is the UK’s biggest online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment, reported a 31 per cent rise in revenue from £120.3m the previous year to £157.5m.
Pursue the promoters behind loan charge 'nightmare', says Baroness Susan Kramer
The loan charge, announced by government in 2016, was designed to tackle tax avoidance schemes where individuals receive income in the form of loans that are not repaid to avoid income tax.
