Tighter rules are needed to stop the ratings cowboys – Greg Wright
The revelation that there has been a “significant escalation” in the number of cases of unscrupulous rating surveyors targeting struggling business owners who are looking to reduce bills during the pandemic should concern everyone who cares about justice and the prospects for Britain’s economic recovery.
Leeds named in start-up top 10, but Sheffield lags in most areas
The city took tenth place in the list, which features in the report compiled by online lettings agency Mashroom.
Hudson Quarter proves a big success for Palace Capital
Neil Sinclair, chief executive of Palace Capital, said: “Feedback from prospective buyers is very positive, especially highlighting the quality of the build and the overall design and its compatibility to York’s heritage.
Slimming firm celebrates pivotal year despite the pandemic
York-based OptiBiotix, which develops compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes, launched three SlimBiome products in Holland & Barrett in the first half of 2020. This was followed by a product line extension in 2021 to launch eight Holland & Barrett own-brand SlimExpert products.
Why vehicle retailer Motorpoint is investing in e-commerce
Motorpoint, which has branches in Sheffield and Castleford, reported revenue of £721.4m, down 29.1 per cent from £1bn the previous year.
The march of the vending machines – Stewart Arnold
In Japanese cities, vending machines are everywhere – inside and outside railway stations, in front of shops, down side streets, in both residential and commercial areas.
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi to provide insight into how she reached the top at Humber Business Week
Interviewer Paul Sewell, founder of Humber Business Week and Chair of Sewell Group, will also ask about Yorkshire devolution and levelling up, which are some of the key themes in a film being produced by some of the Business Week collaborators.
Leeds Building Society moves to head office on the South Bank of Leeds
Today, the mutual – which is known simply as Leeds Building Society – is opening a new chapter in its history, as it moves to a new head office which is within walking distance of the place it was founded.
Jobs hope as work gets underway on £3.4m project to redevelop the former home of Kellingley Colliery
Harris CM has started work on its contract to build a major new industrial development on part of the former mine at Knottingley, West Yorkshire.
Farmhouse close to famous Yorkshire beach goes up for auction with £160,000 price tag
A stone’s throw from the Reighton Sands beach near Filey, Verwell House Farm includes 1.5 acres of land and agricultural outbuildings and will feature in auction-house Pugh’s online sale of properties and land across the UK in July.
