Business

Software firm Anthill continues growth after breaking through £1m milestone

The Leeds-based firm, whose technology is used by household names including Homebase, Bathstore and American Golf, has grown its turnover by 32 per cent, from £790,000 to £1.04m over the last year.

Yorkshire can be a national centre for excellence on hydrogen says Northern Gas Network boss Mark Horsley

Mark Horsley, chief executive of NGN which distributes gas to homes and businesses across Yorkshire the North East and parts of Cumbria, told The Yorkshire Post that its plans to begin using hydrogen as a low emissions alternative to heating buildings was one of the most exciting steps in the UK’s energy history.

Historic Ripon Spa Hotel sold for an undisclosed sum

The 40-bedroom Edwardian era hotel was sold off a guide price of £1.5m on behalf of longstanding owners the Hutchinson family.

Plans for Humber Freeport 'well ahead' of others with significant interest from businesses looking to move there

The zone – which was one of eight new freeports around the country announced in this spring’s Budget – will cover a 45km area including the existing docks at Hull, Grimsby, Immingham and Goole. It is hoped that it could eventually attract 7,000 jobs.

This is why Sheffield's famous Old Town Hall building is up for sale with £1.35m guide price

The property valuation and disposal firm Pantera Property has been appointed by LPA receivers and independent insolvency practitioners Wilson Field to sell two landmark Sheffield properties in the Castlegate area of the city centre.

Halt all repossessions until review is completed, says Mortgage Prisoners campaign group

The group believes a moratorium should be imposed until the Financial Conduct Authority has completed a review into potential measures that could ease the mortgage prisoners’ plight.

Seven thousands punters back Scotland to win the Euros while English fans more likely to back France and Italy

Figures seen by The Yorkshire Post reveal more than 7,000 customers put their money where their mouth is and bet on Scotland to win the tournament.

Drax launches £500 grants for education and skills charities

Drax’s Charity Committee has a dedicated fund for supporting good causes local to its operations, which include Drax Power Station near Selby and its hydro power plants in Scotland.

Queens Hotel in Leeds, which has welcomed Nelson Mandela, Cary Grant and Princess Grace of Monaco, re-opens after £16m transformation

The hotel’s famous guests have included Nelson Mandela, Princess Grace of Monaco, David Niven and Michael Caine and just about every member of the Royal Family you care to mention.

Credit lender Moses Club sees strong demand despite the pandemic

The Batley-based firm said investment in technology has developed its services in line with evolving customer needs.