Business

Mental health crisis 'will force companies to change the way they manage their workforce'

Data seen by The Yorkshire Post shows that levels of mental distress among adults have skyrocketed during the pandemic, with younger women the demographic most acutely impacted.

Roger Burnley to step down as Asda CEO

Having brought Asda back into British ownership, the Issa brothers and TDR Capital said they are focused on supporting the leadership team to accelerate Asda’s growth strategy over the next five years and beyond.

Funding of up to £9,000 to help small businesses trade globally

The fund has been designed to help SMEs who want to grow internationally and can be used to help with: market research, IP advice, translation services, international social media/SEO, trade fairs, independent market visits, consultancy and other international commercial services.

Prime Minister faces cross-party pleas to step in to save Liberty Steel jobs

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Question today, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the plight of Liberty Steel, which has plants in Rotherham, Stocksbridge, and Scunthorpe.

Why Treecard could revolutionise the credit card industry – Bird Lovegod

I’m far from alone in this understanding, almost every day I’m seeing new companies arise with a restorative strategy at the core of what they do. And it will be the new companies that have the biggest impacts and the greatest chance of commercial success.

The Gym Group sinks to £47m loss as Covid takes its toll

The firm is focused on reopening sites in England from April 12 and April 26 in Scotland and said it has retained more members during the current lockdown than previously.

Call for investment in Yorkshire cities and skills as think tank warns over scale of Britain's job crisis

Seven new private sector jobs were needed to create one viable job in the wake of the last financial crisis, according to a report from Centre for Cities and HSBC.

Major industrial hub set to create hundreds of jobs in Yorkshire

Henry Boot PLC has announced a significant deal at Wakefield Hub, which is one of the largest industrial developments in the North of England.

Government urged to consider taking Liberty Steel into public ownership

The future of Liberty Steel has been thrown into turmoil after Greensill Capital, a group that lends money to businesses so they can pay their suppliers, filed for administration last week.

Provident Financial says home credit business is under regulatory probe

The Bradford-based firm said an ongoing review has made it clear that the business needs to address the issue of rising customer complaint volumes.