Business

Rother Valley MP Alex Stafford says failing to secure the critical minerals needed for electric cars could cost 500,000 jobs by 2030

Rother Valley MP Alex Stafford says the Government “must take immediate and assertive action” to avert the “potential disaster” of the batteries and motors of electric cars not being made in the UK because of a lack of minerals such as copper, lithium and cobalt.

Why three million members of Excluded UK have a right to empathy and parity – Greg Wright

In an upbeat video interview, which was promoted on the Treasury’s official Twitter feed and presumably paid for by the taxpayer, Rishi Sunak outlined what he regarded as the major themes of his latest Budget.

Surgical Innovations in Leeds targets 'pent up' demand after revenues take a hit

The Leeds-based firm was hit by delays in elective surgeries as countries prioritised getting to grips with the pandemic.

Why this cloth-making startup is calling for an end to Brexit squabbling

David Kendal established his own cloth-making business last September after being made redundant at a similar firm a few months prior.

What you should consider before getting a mortgage – Gareth Shaw

I own a property. I’m engaged and due to get married soon. My partner and I would like to buy our family home, however the plan is for my husband to purchase this as a single applicant, whilst I keep my flat, which we will rent out.

Knights in expansion mode after £5.3m acquisition

Knights, which has offices in Leeds and York, said the acquisition of Mundays will strengthen its presence in the South East. This is in line with the group’s strategy to accelerate its organic growth through carefully targeted acquisitions which are a strong cultural fit.

Hat-trick of deals at prime Wakefield development site

Three new Yorkshire firms are moving into Flanshaw Way, close to Junction 40 of the M1, which is owned by Yorkshire property company Frank Marshall Estates.

Henry Boot takes on Sheffield’s Heart of the City scheme

The Sheffield-based firm will build the cultural and social building known as Cambridge Street Collective and Elshaw House – a new low carbon office building.

St James Wholesale Market in Bradford could become a 'northern food hub' if city gets a Northern Powerhouse Rail station

Bradford’s council leader Susan Hinchcliffe revealed yesterday that St James Market, the biggest wholesale market site in Yorkshire, was the location where local leaders want to build a new station.

Burberry supports vulnerable communities through donation to UNICEF's Covid-19 vaccines appeal

The undisclosed donation from Burberry and the Burberry Foundation Covid-19 Community Fund will go towards the transportation, storage and safe administration of Covid-19 vaccine doses in low income countries.