Business

New management at Leeds's Harris Creative following management buyout

Neil Craven and Kirsty Scott have taken control of the firm in a move which will see long-standing former managing director and founder Jim Harris to exit the company, which he originally founded as an architectural photography practice back in 1986.

Meet the two new retailers that have opened up at Junction 32 in Castleford

Yankee Candle and Baytree Interiors have both joined Junction 32. Scented candle retailer Yankee Candle is bringing its extensive range of candles, wax melts and flameless fragrances to Junction 32.

Gear4music sees sales boom as people turn to music during lockdowns

The York-based firm, the largest UK-based online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment, has seen a sales boom as more people turned to music to keep themselves occupied and mentally healthy during lockdown.

Come and join us at open day, says Ohana

Based in Kirklington, Ohana was created after the couple organised their own wedding from scratch, working with local suppliers to create a special, one-off event.

Why Leeds 2023 can deliver a massive economic boost and usher in a Roaring Twenties – Abigail Scott Paul

Like a Champions League final, the bookies’ favourite team looked poised to score the winning goal, when a cruel twist of fate got in the way.

Why businesses will be key to reducing racial inequality – Ismail Mulla

However, events in recent days leave me feeling rather cynical about such sentiments. Remember 12 months ago when the whole country was on its knees and the best all of us could do was to stand and clap performatively on our doorsteps for our NHS heroes?

Ecology Building Society records 'strong performance' in face of slowdown

The Yorkshire based Ecology Building Society has announced an increase in total assets of 14.13% to above £200m for the first time and a 9.43% increase in mortgage assets for the year ending December 31 2020.

HSBC unveils new 5 per cent mortgage deposit products

The new 95% loan-to-value (LTV) deals are now available from HSBC.The product range includes mortgages fixed for two or five years, available to single or joint applicants, with the same rates whether taken out direct through advisers or through a broker.

Why the hospitality sector needs you – Craig Burman

Bars and restaurants across the region faced a herculean effort to restart with procedures that keep their staff and customers safe. The legislation they face is for everyone’s protection but carries significant risk to the ongoing operations of any licensed business.

How profits at Tesco tumbled despite surging sales

The supermarket giant said on Wednesday morning that pre-tax profits slid to £825m for the 12 months to February, compared with £1.03bn the previous year.