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Bradford BID brings seaside spirit to the city centre with Bradford By The Sea
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Bradford BID brings seaside spirit to the city centre with Bradford By The Sea

Bradford city centre will be transformed into a coastal-inspired destination this summer as Bradford BID launches Bradford By The Sea, a free family-friendly event running from 17-27 August. Bringing a splash of seaside fun to the heart of the city, Bradford By The Sea will offer activities and attractions for all ages, creating a relaxed summer atmosphere for families, visitors and city centre workers alike. Visitors can unwind in deckchairs around the Mirror Pool, explore a giant Playbox p

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Clobber Swap launches dedicated website
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Clobber Swap launches dedicated website

The Yorkshire founder who built a national swap, buy and sell community from a village Facebook group is launching a dedicated website as major platforms move away from swapping. Wakefield West Yorkshire Clobber Swap, the preloved fashion community founded by entrepreneur Camille Johnson, will launch its own dedicated swap, buy and sell website on Saturday 29 August, taking the next step beyond the Facebook group where it began with just 32 local women in January 2020. The launch comes at a

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31% increase in the number of businesses HMRC tried to shut down for falling behind on tax
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31% increase in the number of businesses HMRC tried to shut down for falling behind on tax

HMRC applied to shut down 4,761 businesses because of unpaid tax debts last year*, a 31% increase from 3,625 the previous year, as the tax authority steps up efforts to recover billions in outstanding tax liabilities, says the national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. Data shows HMRC is owed £42.8 billion in tax debt that is in arrears** and has been given additional resources in the last two budgets to tackle the problem. HMRC aims to recruit a further 2,400 debt management officers by 202

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Homebuilder named lead sponsor of Leeds Road Festival
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Homebuilder named lead sponsor of Leeds Road Festival

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has been announced as the lead sponsor of this year's Leeds Road Festival, backing Bradford's growing community event as it returns for an expanded programme of food, fashion, culture and entertainment. Now in its second year, the festival celebrates the rich diversity and vibrant spirit of Leeds Road, bringing together local businesses, artists, performers and community groups. Following a successful inaugural weekend event during Bradford's year as UK City of C

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Members & guests join us for our Summer BBQ
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Members & guests join us for our Summer BBQ

On 23rd July many members and guests from Both Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman, joined us for our summer BBQ on the popular terrace at The Dakota Hotel Leeds. Here are just a small selection of images from the event, with a full round-up in the forthcoming editions of the magazines.

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York Fashion Week launched
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York Fashion Week launched

After blowing us away with the debut runway show to take place in York Museum Gardens, York Fashion Week is back and bringing together creativity, expertise and collaboration with the launch of The Creative Exchange; a free business consultancy event designed to support those working across the fashion and creative industries. Taking place across two dates this July, The Creative Exchange offers guests a unique opportunity to spend dedicated one-to-one time with six experienced industry profes

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New law office opens in York
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New law office opens in York

Leeds-founded law firm Consilia Legal has opened a new office in York, strengthening its specialist family law and mediation services across North and East Yorkshire and the Yorkshire coast. The riverside office will be led by York-born family lawyer, mediator, and collaborative law specialist Sam Sinclair, who has joined the firm to advise clients going through separation, with particular experience helping individuals with complex financial arrangements achieve resolutions through out of cou

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More than half of SMEs are currently struggling to pay tax bills
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More than half of SMEs are currently struggling to pay tax bills

More than half (52%) of SMEs are currently struggling to pay tax bills as the full impact of recent tax increases kicks in, new research from Premium Credit shows. The biggest tax bill issue currently is Corporation Tax which more than a fifth (22%) say they are struggling to pay while 12% say they struggle to pay VAT. However, 20% admit they find it difficult to pay both. The study by the leading provider of finance for businesses found SMEs are most likely to react to tax bill pressure by

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Housebuilder acquires parcel of land in Harrogate
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Housebuilder acquires parcel of land in Harrogate

Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has completed the purchase of a 1.5-acre plot of land in Harrogate to extend its existing sold-out development, The Pastures. Located on Otley Road, the extension of The Pastures neighbourhood will be a boutique development of nine energy-efficient homes in an established and highly desirable location on the south-west edge of the town. With a gross development value of around £5 million, the scheme will comprise a collection of three, four and five-bedroo

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EY strengthens Yorkshire business with new partner appointment
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EY strengthens Yorkshire business with new partner appointment

EY has appointed a new partner in Yorkshire, as the firm continues to invest in its regional business and top talent to meet client demand. Cara Clancy has joined the partnership in EY’s audit team after more than 16 years with the firm. Cara joined EY’s Leeds office as a graduate in 2009 and has since worked with a variety of audit entities across a range of sectors. Cara has extensive experience of working with companies in the construction and real estate sectors, and she works with a numbe

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Yorkshire Businesswomen bring the curriculum to life through alfresco learning
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Yorkshire Businesswomen bring the curriculum to life through alfresco learning

Primary school children from St John’s Church of England Primary School in Wakefield, West Yorkshire welcomed Wakefield and Rothwell MP Simon Lightwood to an outdoor learning workshop they were hosting being delivered by Alfresco Learning - a Yorkshire-founded education company dedicated to taking the National Curriculum outside all year round. Alfresco Learning was founded in 2019 by former primary school teachers Hollie Hindle and Jenny Wood, who wanted to make outdoor learning accessible, p

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The Fashion Ball returns to Leeds Dock for its biggest reunion yet
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The Fashion Ball returns to Leeds Dock for its biggest reunion yet

After nearly three decades of bringing together business leaders, professionals, creatives and charities from across the region, The Fashion Ball is returning to Leeds Dock on Thursday 4th February 2027 for what organisers are calling its "Big Reunion". Since its launch, The Fashion Ball has become one of Yorkshire's most established business and charity events, helping raise over £840,649 for multiple charities while providing a platform for hundreds of businesses, leaders and individuals to

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