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New partnership rounds up ‘shop local’ gifts for the end of term
01Business

New partnership rounds up ‘shop local’ gifts for the end of term

People can now group collect, fee-free, for the Bradford City Centre Gift Card. Business leaders say they hope the move will divert teacher gift spending into the local economy. A new partnership between Bradford BID, Miconex, and GiftRound will simplify group collecting for the Bradford City Centre Gift Card in time for the end of the school year. From now, people will be able to set up a group collection for the Bradford City Centre Gift Card www.bradfordgiftcard.com and redeem as a digita

The Editor15 Jun 2026
Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington
02Fashion and Lifestyle

Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington

The leading housebuilder is encouraging property seekers in East Yorkshire, or those looking to move to the coast, to consider its collection of three bedroom Ellerton and Howden homes. The homes offer a fantastic opportunity for families or young professionals looking to step onto the property ladder. Designed for modern living, the homes have spacious, open-plan layouts, prioritising natural light with large windows and French doors leading to the garden. The homes also feature two double be

The Editor11 Jun 2026
First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors
03Fashion and Lifestyle

First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors

Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo has officially opened its first Leeds venue, welcoming its first customers to the landmark Tower Works development on the city’s South Bank. The highly anticipated restaurant opened on Friday, June 5, bringing its signature blend of authentic Sardinian cuisine, aperitivo culture and warm hospitality to Leeds for the first time. Guests can now experience Domo’s vibrant canal-side setting, complete with a striking central bar, open kitchen and interiors

The Editor11 Jun 2026
Ward Hadaway appoints tax partner as corporate team expands
04Business

Ward Hadaway appoints tax partner as corporate team expands

Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Nicola Williams as Partner advising on corporate tax and share incentives, bolstering the firm’s specialist tax expertise. She will work closely with clients across the firms national network of offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Teesside. Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner, Nicola advises on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, reorganisations and real estate transactions

The Editor10 Jun 2026
Luxury beauty event comes to Bettys Harrogate to celebrate Yorkshire Day
05Fashion and Lifestyle

Luxury beauty event comes to Bettys Harrogate to celebrate Yorkshire Day

Yorkshire beauty lovers are invited to an exclusive evening of luxury skincare, make-up and afternoon tea at the iconic Bettys Harrogate on Thursday 30th July, as This is Yorkshire Beauty hosts a special event in partnership with leading beauty brands Lancôme, YSL and Kiehl’s. Taking place from 6.30pm to 9pm, the evening will mark the countdown to Yorkshire’s only British Beauty Week event taking place later this year, while also celebrating Yorkshire Day in one of Harrogate’s most famous sett

The Editor8 Jun 2026
Family homes on offer at West Yorkshire development
06Business

Family homes on offer at West Yorkshire development

Growing families in West Yorkshire are being encouraged to take a look at David Wilson Homes’ Castle Syke Grange development in Pontefract, where a range of three and four bedroom homes are available to reserve. One popular style currently for sale at the development is the four bedroom Winterton style home, designed to suit the evolving needs of modern homeowners. There are currently Winterton style homes ready to move into for the summer at the development, available with a deposit contrib

The Editor3 Jun 2026

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Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds
01Jun 15, 2026

Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds

Join us on 23rd July for our annual Summer BBQ on the fabulous terrace at Dakota Hotel Leeds. The event starts at 3pm with a welcome drink, followed by a BBQ and networking, concluding around 6pm. The event is open to both members and non-members, Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman as well as guests. The cost is just £30 for members, £35 for non-members. Places will be limited, so to reserve you place please click the relevant link below:

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Learn how to use photos to gain media coverage
02Jun 11, 2026

Learn how to use photos to gain media coverage

Yorkshire business owners invited to new Picture Perfect PR webinar to learn how to use photos to gain media coverage Yorkshire PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham have joined forces with national journalist Alex Lloyd and press photographer David Harrison to deliver a practical online masterclass explaining the power of photography for PR. Picture Perfect PR is a new online event for business owners taking place live on Wednesday, 1 July at 11am. Business owners, freelancers and brand

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The Brit Fest 2026 returning this July
03Jun 7, 2026

The Brit Fest 2026 returning this July

Take the short hop over the Pennines and visit The Brit Fest taking place this Summer from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, it promises it’s biggest and most spectacular event yet – a four-day celebration of live music, community, and British culture that continues to grow from strength to strength. Headlining the festival will be Happy Mondays on Friday, Holly Johnson on Saturday, and ABC on Sunday, joined by a stellar cast of British music icons i

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Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington
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Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington

The leading housebuilder is encouraging property seekers in East Yorkshire, or those looking to move to the coast, to consider its collection of three bedroom Ellerton and Howden homes. The homes offer a fantastic opportunity for families or young professionals looking to step onto the property ladder. Designed for modern living, the homes have spacious, open-plan layouts, prioritising natural light with large windows and French doors leading to the garden. The homes also feature two double be

First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors
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First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors

Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo has officially opened its first Leeds venue, welcoming its first customers to the landmark Tower Works development on the city’s South Bank. The highly anticipated restaurant opened on Friday, June 5, bringing its signature blend of authentic Sardinian cuisine, aperitivo culture and warm hospitality to Leeds for the first time. Guests can now experience Domo’s vibrant canal-side setting, complete with a striking central bar, open kitchen and interiors

Luxury beauty event comes to Bettys Harrogate to celebrate Yorkshire Day
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Luxury beauty event comes to Bettys Harrogate to celebrate Yorkshire Day

Yorkshire beauty lovers are invited to an exclusive evening of luxury skincare, make-up and afternoon tea at the iconic Bettys Harrogate on Thursday 30th July, as This is Yorkshire Beauty hosts a special event in partnership with leading beauty brands Lancôme, YSL and Kiehl’s. Taking place from 6.30pm to 9pm, the evening will mark the countdown to Yorkshire’s only British Beauty Week event taking place later this year, while also celebrating Yorkshire Day in one of Harrogate’s most famous sett

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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026
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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026

Over 30 wellbeing events have been confirmed for a week-long festival to improve the wellbeing of people across the city of Leeds. The final programme has been confirmed for Monday 1st June to Saturday 7th June, and attendees can expect workshops on mental health, neurodiversity, stress and burnout, as well as activities including laughter and deep house yoga, meditation, sound baths, and forest bathing. Leeds Wellbeing Week 2026 is run by HelloHope and supported by headline sponsor EGYM Hus

Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate
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Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate

The award-winning Mulgrave Estate has launched the Mulgrave Walks, a collection of three brand-new routes through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North Yorkshire. The three interlinked walks, The Mulgrave Way, Foss Mill Crossing and Guard House Way, are the brainchild of Lord Normanby, (the author Constantine Phipps), who owns the Mulgrave Estate. Together, these waymarked walks take in a rich mix of woodland, farmland, heritage features, as well as far-reaching views acr

Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese
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Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese

A celebration of Yorkshire’s love of cheese is being extended to food businesses across the county and beyond during the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Entries for the Cheese and Dairy Show at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are now open, featuring three digital classes for the very first time in the Show’s history, specifically to find the Champion Cheese Board, Grazing Platter and Cheese Celebration Cake. By taking these classes digital, the Show’s organisers are setting out

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Guardian Economy

EU trade deficit with China reaches record €1bn a day, data shows

Import and export figures come as European leaders prepare to meet this week to address growing imbalance The EU’s trade deficit with China has reached a record €1bn (£0.8bn) a day, according to official trade data, fuelling concerns over the future of Europe’s “industrial backbone”. The gap between the EU’s imports from China and exports to China amounted to €31.9bn in April, according to the latest import and export data from the EU statistics body Eurostat. Continue reading...

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Guardian Economy

Wall Street and European markets hit record highs and oil price falls to three-month low after US-Iran peace deal – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Oil prices tumble amid hopes strait of Hormuz will soon reopen European stock markets have hit a record high at the start of trading, as relief over the US-Iran peace deal ripples across global markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has jumped by 0.9% to 639 points, over the previous record high set just before the Iran war started, with shares rising in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid and Milan. The move has given investors a clear reason to dial back some of the geopolitical risk premium that has hung over markets, especially as the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen and oil prices move sharply lower. Energy prices have been one of the clearest transmission channels from Middle East tensions into inflation, bond yields and equity sentiment, and there is likely to be a concerted effort to get prices down even further once this deal is finalised. Continue reading...

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BBC Business

Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

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BBC Business

How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?

Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

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