Asda staff will find out today if their equal pay legal battle has been successful
More than 40,000 Asda store workers, about two-thirds of whom are women, have brought equal pay claims after complaining that staff working in distribution depots unfairly get more money.
How to cope with financial pressures during a pandemic – Sarah Coles
It’s how I ended up making mashed potato for hundreds of elderly people and taking part in terrible experimental opera. This meant that while my friends could slouch to school with their hands in their pockets looking cool, every day I loaded myself up with an ever-increasing mountain of baggage – from hockey sticks to fundraising projects and musical instruments – and slogged up the hill to school.
How Yorkshire Water customers could end up paying £34 less on bills
In December 2019, Ofwat published its price controls setting out the total amount water companies can charge for services in 2020-25.
Rishi Sunak's 'super-deduction' tax giveaway will benefit London nearly twice as much as Yorkshire, says the Centre for Progressive Policy
A new report by the Centre for Progressive Policy says the Government’s economic recovery policies will benefit the capital over the rest of the UK.
OptiBiotix in York is extending its product range with Holland & Barrett
The York-based company, which develops compounds to tackle obesity, says the next phase of its strategy is to scale the commercially established first generation product sales by extending product lines and territories with existing partners.
Why Morrisons is giving away 100,000 Easter Eggs this week
The Bradford-based supermarket said its Community Champions at all stores nationwide will be working with local food banks, schools and community groups to distribute the Easter treats to individuals and families who would benefit most.
Why design agency Elmwood in Leeds will now be known as Born Ugly
Jonathan Sands, who completed a management buyout of the then Leeds-based design firm in 1989, has diluted his shareholding in the business by awarding shares to staff.
Momentum is growing in hydrogen energy market, says Pressure Technologies
Pressure Technologies has provided a trading update, ahead of its annual general meeting.In a statement, the company said: “Trading continues in line with management expectations and the group is in a strong financial position, following the successful £7.5 million fundraising completed in December 2020.
How the power of branding can help Britain emerge from the pandemic
YOUR brand is much more than just a shiny logo.Just ask Lesley Gulliver, managing director of brand consultancy The Engine Room, who continued to secure work during the pandemic’s darkest hours.
Logic Leeds hub is close to completion
Work has now started on site to build the units, totalling just over 100,000 sq ft on the flagship £150m scheme.
