Business Estate agent unveils ambitious expansion plans Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley plans to significantly grow its franchise network across Yorkshire and beyond after partnering with leading franchising specialist, Accentia Franchise Consultants. Dacres currently employs 125 property professionals across its residential, commercial and agricultural divisions, and has 20 strategically placed offices across By The Editor • 2 min read
Business UK growth prospects significantly brighter in 2021 The UK’s economic growth prospects for 2021 have been significantly upgraded in the EY ITEM Club’s Spring Forecast, published today. The EY ITEM Club now expects the economy to grow 6.8% this year rather than the 5.0% growth expected in January. The improved near-term outlook means By The Editor • 5 min read
Business EY’s North dealmakers upbeat after a strong first quarter of activity North transactions teams advised on around £1bn of deals in first quarter of 2021. EY’s North Strategy and Transactions teams acted on 15 completed deals worth a total of around £1bn in the first three months of 2021. North West highlights among the deals included private equity firm NorthEdge’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Local grab hire company donates 1000 meals to local dog charities Two local dog charities in desperate need of support have received a welcome donation of much needed dog food from Tadcaster based grab hire company, RJC Plant Services. Miss Mollies Pet Rescue based in Harrogate and Woodhaven Second Chance in South Milford are both non-profit, no-kill volunteer-led dog rescue centres By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Almost 43,000 Yorkshire firms now in financial difficulty Businesses in Yorkshire and across the UK are experiencing rapidly escalating levels of distress, despite Government support measures designed to avoid mass insolvencies. According to the latest Red Flag Alert data, published today (22 April 2021) by leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor, numbers of businesses showing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Housebuilder helps kickstart careers for young people Top ten national and leading partnership homebuilder Keepmoat Homes is helping young people into employment following a difficult year due to the national pandemic, through a Government programme. Keepmoat Homes is supporting the Government’s Kickstart scheme, providing 42 work placements nationwide. The Kickstart scheme is designed to support those By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire-based Vapour launches Fortinet-backed SD-WAN solution for hybrid workers Elland-headquartered cloud technology disruptor Vapour has launched a solution using SD-WAN technologies to protect UK businesses from the overlooked security risks associated with hybrid working. Deployed as a software licence – with three levels of support available on a ‘price per user per month’ basis – the solution facilitates endpoint visibility and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Third free business webinar reveals seven ways to improve profits An experienced finance director will be the next speaker in a series of popular and informative business webinars organised by leading Yorkshire law firm, LCF Law. The free online event will help businesses to understand the ‘seven key levers’ approach to improving profitability. It will take place via Zoom on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Care home building firm choose FORS to ensure quality supply chain Care home specialist Appledorn Developments Ltd is the latest contractor to become a FORS Champion, seeking to maximise efficiency and environmental best practice across its road transport supply chain. Appledorn specialises in design, construction, facilities management and asset appraisals in the care home sector and is the latest organisation to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire agency confirms six figure contract with banking giant Vanquis Bank has enrolled Leeds-based digital agency Tall for their tactical and strategic design support. Vanquis wanted to better reflect the innovation and human approach within their business to existing and new customers. For the past 18 months, Tall, partnering closely with their in-house team have been working on refreshing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Student secures permanent role at stairlift manufacturer A student at Keighley College has accepted a full-time role at local manufacturer, Acorn Stairlifts, following their supported internship. Max Soundy, who completed a fabrication and welding course, began working part-time at the firm six months ago as part of his supported internship; a structured study programme enabling young people By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fairbank Investments looks to give new lease of life to historic site AN historic former factory in a Yorkshire town has been acquired by a new owner who plans to redevelop the site. The former David Brown site in Penistone, South Yorkshire, once employed 1,500 local people but shut at the end of last year when its owner concentrated production at By The Editor • 1 min read
