Developers won't touch industrial and commercial property investment in poor parts of the North without extra support, say Sheffield Hallam academics
Sheffield academics Steve Fothergill and Tony Gore argue that gap funding for already-developed ‘brownfield sites’ is needed to make it worthwhile for the private sector to invest in bringing forward sites that are often of strategic importance but costly to develop.
Sheffield Forgemasters to work on General Fusion's demonstration plant
The engineering specialist is using its extensive experience and manufacture capabilities in nuclear power to develop a specification and method of manufacture for the forged, thick-walled pressure vessel body, a key component in the proposed Fusion Demonstration Plant.
How Yorkshire could save £2bn a year on its energy bills
Andy Gouldson, professor of environmental policy at Leeds University and chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, said that such investments would not only improve the environment of the region but would stimulate the economy and tackle fuel poverty.
Tech firm buys Yorkshire courier and logistics firm for £750,000
Techlogico, which is based near Pontefract, is a same-day courier that provides companies throughout the UK with on-demand, delivery solutions for goods, with a particular focus on the banking, retail and agricultural sectors.
Morrisons declines to comment on report of £5.5bn bid approach
A spokesperson for Bradford-based Morrisons had no comment on the Sky News report. A spokesperson for CD&R also had no comment.
Avacta signs up major US partner for its Covid-19 tests
The Wetherby-based firm has entered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Calibre Scientific, a global provider of life science products, for Avacta’s AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test for professional use in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA).
Meet the law man determined not to move out of the fast lane
Tim Halstead was set on his career path in the legal profession by his headmaster at school, who noticed that he had a tendency to “argue a lot”.
Yorkshire’s biggest family business celebrates its 75th anniversary
Founded as Brooklands Garage in Bradford, in 1946, JCT600 now represents 25 of the world’s leading car marques and has grown into the region’s largest privately owned business.
44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branches to close
The bank said it will close both the Leeds Horsforth and Morley (Leeds) branches of Lloyds Bank. There are no plans to close any Halifax branches in Yorkshire.
The bad news behind those wage increases – Sarah Coles
This week, the worrying trend was lurking in the average wage figures released by the Office for National Statistics What on the face of it looked like a positive boost to average pay was in fact the beginning of a trend that will do little to improve the lives of working people, and is set to threaten the state pension’s triple lock.
