Forget the past, it is time for Sheffield to get out of its defensive crouch and do what it does best – Mark Casci
Much of its achievements and contributions have come from a place of inspiration and innovation that is very insular and parochial, something that has allowed Sheffield to excel in so many areas, whether it be industry, culture or discovery.
Former HMRC office in Shipley put up for sale
The 11.83 acre site at the Riverside Estate in Shipley, which neighbours the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saltaire, is being marketed by Savills following the relocation of HMRC to a new regional centre in Leeds.
Renew set to benefit from Government plans to level up economy
The group is also set to benefit from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment to level up the UK economy.
Why getting the next stage of unlocking Yorkshire's economy could not be more crucial – Beckie Hart
Whether it’s making sense of the local election results, digesting the Queen’s Speech, or tuning into the press conferences to hear the latest Covid developments, the past week has been enormously eventful for business.
Marston’s slumps to loss but remains hopeful following reopenings
But bosses said they are hopeful for a strong summer as restrictions ease and have seen early indications that the future for the business is bright.
Yorkshire's tallest building Bridgewater Place to float on property stock exchange
Bridgewater Place in Leeds will be given an IPO by its owners M7 Real Estate. M7 acquired Bridgwater Place in November for £84.5m, taking ownership of the skyscrapper which offers 234,000 sq ft of office space as well as 200 apartments.
Capital grants up to £20k for Yorkshire businesses
The PAPI project encourages innovation with 40 per cent capital grants of up to £20,000 to support the development of new products or services.
EasyJet tumbles to steep loss, but set for June travel recovery
The low-cost airline reported underlying losses of £701 million for the six months to March 31 against £193 million a year ago.
How can I help my son save for his first house? – Gareth Shaw
Gareth says… According to the most recent English Housing Survey, the average age of a first-time buyer in 2019-20 was 32 years old, or 34 years old in London. Just one in five people bought their first home on their own – most people buy as a couple. Not only does this reflect the changing priorities when you’re in a relationship, it is often the only way you are able to afford a mortgage. Lenders will typically offer a loan four to five times your salary – with the average house price at £250,000 currently, someone with a 10 per cent deposit would need to earn at least £45,000 a year to have a chance of getting a mortgage. With London prices currently averaging £496,000, you’d need to be earning at least £90,000 a year.
Burger King launches first ‘dark kitchen’ amid lockdown delivery boom
The fast food giant said it is trialling its first delivery-only site, which launched on Sunday in London.
