Asos sales soar 24% to nearly £2bn during latest lockdowns
Revenues at the retailer jumped 24% to £1.98 billion in the six months to the end of February, with pre-tax profits up 253% to £106.4 million.
Avacta Group signs deal to help scientists who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic
Avacta Group has announced that it has entered into a global distribution agreement with ABCAM plc to sell the group’s recently developed SARS-CoV-2 research ELISA Affimer reagents.
Blok to help protect small businesses from cyber crime
The Leeds-based firm said the new service will help protect sole traders, start-ups and organisations with less than 50 employees against rising threats.
Three quarters of Yorkshire's residents plan to holiday in the region this year
The research by Sykes Holiday Cottages found that nearly half (47 per cent) of Yorkshire holidaymakers say they have enjoyed being able to explore more of the county in lockdown and it has opened their eyes to what lies on their doorstep.
Snaith-based speciality chemicals firm Croda agrees to acquire Parfex in France
Parfex, which was established in 1985 and employs 75 people, creates fragrances principally for premium personal care and fine perfumery markets, leveraging the natural raw materials that are available in the region.
How we can revive our high streets – Alistair Elliot
The demise of Arcadia and Debenhams have fuelled the debate in recent weeks, with the irony that ASOS has bought much of Sir Philip Green’s former empire including TopShop and TopMan, whilst Boohoo has bought Debenhams and other remnants of Arcadia.
The Seaview Restaurant in Saltburn given permission to expand despite concerns over queues
Seaview owner Glenn Pearson, who withdrew a previous application which was deemed unacceptable by Redcar and Cleveland Council, said it was an “ambitious, creative, aspiring development for Saltburn”.
New industrial development could create more than 500 jobs on former colliery site in Yorkshire
Network Space has secured outline consent for a £24m industrial development at Vector 31 West in Rotherham, close to Junction 31 of the M1.
Owner of 16th century country pub in Yorkshire on why he decided to open new business during pandemic
The Staveley Arms in North Stainley, near Ripon, was launched as a new venture in August last year, during a respite from the lockdowns which have been enforced to tackle the spread of Covid-19.Mr Matthews and his wife, Maggie, along with their 21-year-old daughter, Rose, and her fiancé, Jack Baldwin, 20, have once again been able to serve food and drink to customers with the easing of restrictions this week.
The need to address Yorkshire's skill shortage is urgent, here's what we can do – Rashmi Dube
There are also anxieties growing about the amount of time children have missed in terms of school time, leading to concerns about which skills require further attention, particularly for the economically disadvantaged.
