National Getting back into business: The comeback costs after lockdown The UK is getting back into business. Gradually, sector by sector, we are beginning to embrace the ‘new normal’, and businesses are once again raring to go. After the most recent loosening of lockdown measures, many pubs, bars, and restaurants are due to open their doors to the public again By The Editor • 3 min read
National HSBC App phishing scam targeting workers using SMS UK workers are being targeted by a new SMS phishing scam designed to trick victims into handing over details of their HSBC bank account. The scheme, uncovered by litigation specialists Griffin Law, begins with a text message purporting to be from HSBC, the multinational banking and financial services organisation, telling By The Editor • 2 min read
National Six-year Dorset waste deal awarded to New Earth Solutions (Canford) Ltd New Earth Solutions (Canford) has been awarded a six-year (+ three-year option) deal to treat and dispose of the waste for Dorset Council at their 125,000 tonnes per annum Canford site. The contract, which commences in 2021 supersedes arrangements with Dorset County Council and Bournemouth Borough Council dating back to By The Editor • 2 min read
National Demand from Yorkshire & Humber to restore Beeching lines * Seven proposals submitted to build or reopen lines and stations across Yorkshire and Humber, closed in and around the Beeching cuts * Bids will now be considered by expert panel, taking next step toward improve connectivity for communities across the country * Part of wider £500million Restoring Your Railway fund to level By The Editor • 2 min read
National As cycling doubles, bike week celebrates health & wellbeing Cycling UK’s annual bike celebration runs from 6 to 14 June, with online events themed around the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling * Cycling has doubled in England and Scotland during the Covid-19 crisis * Cycling UK has helped almost 3,000 health and social care workers onto their bikes By The Editor • 3 min read
National Record year of growth for communications agency CDS in 25th year of trading The communications agency trusted by British institutions such as the NHS, Transport for London, and the Cabinet Office is marking 25 years in business with record profit growth of 24% and 36 new business appointments. Forming part of the Baird Group, £35m+ annual turnover CDS employs over 170 people across By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Black Insomnia first to launch 100% compostable coffee pods in the UK Black Insomnia Coffee Company, the maker of the world's strongest medium roast coffee, has launched a revolutionary Nespresso©-compatible coffee pod which is 100% home compostable. The new pods, which are certified by TÜV Austria as ‘Ok Compost Home Compost', present a completely eco-friendly alternative to the By The Editor • 2 min read
National Homebuyers burst out of lockdown Figures from property search giant Rightmove, reveal that on the day lockdown restrictions were lifted for the UK’s housing market, traffic to its website immediately returned to normal levels, which was mirrored by Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley’s own data, signalling a release By The Editor • 2 min read
National Independent marketing agency network welcomes eight new members during lockdown Despite challenges presented by COVID-19, the positive response by independent agency network Pimento has seen the national organisation welcome eight new member agencies and consultants since lockdown began. In recent weeks, Pimento has not only joined forces with the Marketing Agencies Action Group (MAAG) to deliver a series of online By The Editor • 2 min read
National One in three closed London small firms fear they’ll never reopen * New Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) survey of over 5,000 firms lays bare the impact of coronavirus pandemic * Nearly one in 4 London small employers consider redundancies as they struggle to pay bills, shelve exports and pause product development * FSB calls for introduction of part-time furloughing as it highlights By The Editor • 4 min read
National Still no sign of £10,000 cash grants for many serviced office tenants The Business Rates loophole which stopped shared office tenants from claiming a critical £10,000 cash grant from HM Treasury had been plugged with a new £617m fund last weekend. However now Local Authorities are dragging their heels, and only a few have received the life-line cash. “10 days ago, By The Editor • 2 min read
National “Alarming” number of self-employed don’t qualify for government support · 29% of sole traders who lost work not eligible for support · 70% of people surveyed are unable to work due to COVID-19 · 30% of directors/shareholders not eligible for furlough scheme An “alarming” number of self-employed individuals in the UK won’t qualify for government support, a new survey by By The Editor • 3 min read
