Business

Deadline looms but there is still time to sort your ISAs – Sarah Coles

If you haven’t got round to using your ISA allowance for this tax year, or paying into your pension, what you really need to hear is that leaving things to the last minute is far better than not getting round to it at all, and if you start now, you still have plenty of time to take advantage. Both are true.

Creation of West Yorkshire mayor creates chance to develop integrated transport system, event is told

Andrew Carter, the Chief Executive of Centre for Cities, said the election of the first West Yorkshire mayor combined with increased devolution of powers could boost the region’s economy by improving the quality of infrastructure and land usage.

Bradford-based CCL Computers acquired by Tactus Group in deal that creates £125m business

The acquisition sees Tactus increase its headcount from 35 to 110 people and adds an e-commerce capability to its services.

Starbucks hiring in two Yorkshire cities as it creates 400 new jobs across UK

The company, which was founded in Seattle 50 years ago, said it is recruiting new staff members in Sheffield and Leeds in anticipation of a busy summer period.

Women still under-represented in the boardroom, report claims

Women make up only about one in seven of senior management roles at financial services firms, new research has suggested.

How Lily Hartley is looking to make a difference in cosmetics with Salt + Steam

Lily Hartley set up Salt + Steam as a result of growing frustration at the lack of affordable bath products that also ticked the right ethical boxes.

Profile: Business is about values, says CreativeRace CEO Rob Shaw

“I like people, and I like making things,” he told .“I also had really good values and morals instilled in me early on, in a tough way – you know, ‘do the right thing you’ll do well, but do the wrong thing and you’ll get in trouble quick’.

Mosaic provides economic boost for York with backing from LDC

The deal will support Mosaic, which is backed by mid-market private equity firm LDC, to increase its capacity, enhance its technology-led services and expand its footprint across the North.

How Gentleman Jack and Last Tango in Halifax have provided economic boost for Yorkshire – Zahir Irani

Since the dawn of cinema, the district has had a starring role in countless film and TV productions. But, we have never had so much made here in such a short period of time and you can see why filmmakers love it here so much.

Government urged to review coronavirus support for businesses amid claims thousands are facing ruin

The campaigning group, ExcludedUK, is urging the Government to provide minimum income protection to ensure everyone has the basics to live on whether in work or not.