Yorkshire is ranked as a popular area for foreign investment
Yorkshire and the Humber secured 55 FDI projects in 2020, down from 59 in 2019, a 6.8 per cent decrease. However, total UK projects fell by 12 per cent, helping the region to increase its share of the UK market from 5.3 per cent to 5.6 per cent. European projects fell by 13 per cent.
Aviva announces record first quarter savings and retirement figures
The life, motor and home insurer, which employs 2,000 people at its life and general insurance business in York and 1,500 at its life and health insurance operation in Sheffield, said its general insurance sales were the highest in a decade.
Agency supports Yorkshire children’s charity Forget Me Not which lost £1m during pandemic
Forget Me Not, which is marking the 10th anniversary of its Huddersfield based Russell House hospice, sought the support of Fishtank Agency to commemorate the milestone by creating a promotional video to grow the membership of its 99er Business Club.
Cranswick set to create at least 200 jobs in Hull with £25m investment
Cranswick said it had made commercial and strategic progress over the last financial year as it delivered strong revenue growth and earnings momentum.
Labour warns International Trade Secretary Liz Truss that scrapping safeguards on steel imports could put thousands of jobs at risk across the North
In a letter seen by The Yorkshire Post to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, Labour say the proposed removal of safeguards “could be the final straw that forces some factories and steel mills to close down for good”.
Funds provide £50m boost for companies that aim to protect environment
Both the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) have provided financial backing to 45 businesses which aim to protect the environment.
Leeds-based Tracsis aims to improve efficiency and safety on Britain's railway system
Tracsis, which is provider of software, hardware, data analytics and services for the rail, traffic data and wider transport industries, said it welcomed the long-awaited Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail in the UK.
New private hospital in 17th century Red Hall House to create 40 jobs in Leeds
Dr Faisal Arshad, the lead surgeon at The Hair Dr – Hair Transplant Clinic, inset, is currently drawing up detailed proposals to turn the 17th century Red Hall House near Roundhay Park, into a private multi-disciplinary hospital.
Photographer’s new venture is off to a flying start
Alex Lester, based in Skipton, is initially focusing on the agricultural, energy and building industries, helping landowners, local authorities, landlords and others save time and money by surveying hard to reach areas.
Tech entrepreneur David Richards looking to boost number of software developers
EyUp will offer opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds or who are under-represented in the tech sector and will launch innovative partnerships with third sector organisations.
