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Move to create £250m investment fund in West Yorkshire
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Move to create £250m investment fund in West Yorkshire

An ambitious plan to create a multimillion-pound investment fund to boost jobs, accelerate economic growth and put more money in people’s pockets is set to go before regional leaders. Declaring that “now is the time to invest”, regional mayor Tracy Brabin will put forward proposals for a new, £250 million capital investment fund for non-transport schemes, at a full meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority later today (27 February). This will complement the £2.5 billion being spent on t

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Much loved Harrogate charity boss steps down
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Much loved Harrogate charity boss steps down

Emily Fullarton, the much-loved executive director of Harrogate mental health charity Wellspring Therapy and Training, is stepping down after 10 successful years. Emily took over from Elaine Wainaina, Wellspring’s founder, in 2015 and has overseen the growth of Wellspring into one of the most admired and successful mental health charities in Yorkshire. Emily explained: “It has been a privilege to lead the organisation through growth and change over the past decade. In this time, I have been

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Yorkshire rapeseed oil business brings local producers together
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Yorkshire rapeseed oil business brings local producers together

The team at a Thixendale family farming business is repeating an initiative to connect local businesses for the benefit of their customers. Following the success of previous collaborations, Jennie Palmer from Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil approached selected Yorkshire food and drink businesses to participate in the fifth ‘EAT Yorkshire' promotion that offers consumers 10% off online sales with participating local producers throughout March. "We're delighted to welcome five new producers as we celeb

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Chadwick Lawrence advises on seven-figure sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice
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Chadwick Lawrence advises on seven-figure sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice

Yorkshire-based law firm Chadwick Lawrence has advised on the sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice, known for its A-list clientele including Gigi Hadid and actress Lindsay Lohan, to womenswear brand Club L London. Chadwick Lawrence has provided trusted legal support to Manchester-based Lavish Alice for over a decade and the Corporate team led by Leanne Franks and Gaia Hinchliffe supported the label throughout the sale process. The sale, completed on Friday (28 February), will see Club L

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Radcliffe Construction grows operations team with new appointment
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Radcliffe Construction grows operations team with new appointment

Radcliffe Construction, the Huddersfield based specialist construction project management firm, has added to its growing operations team with the appointment of Nicola Bedford as senior document handler after recording is highest-ever turnover in 2024. Nicola will be responsible for distributing and coordinating all design content and requests for information for the construction specialist to ensure the right people have the right information at the right time to make decisions and hit procur

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Garden Centre smashes its Charity of the Year fundraising target two months early
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Garden Centre smashes its Charity of the Year fundraising target two months early

The teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group are celebrating after their six sites have reached their Charity of the Year fundraising target ahead of schedule. In April 2024, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres' sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, York and Scarborough pledged to raise £20,000 for Yorkshire Children's Charity, an independent charity that aims to transform childhoods and improve the lives of thousands of disadvantaged children in Yorkshire. By the end of January 2025,

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Trials for contactless ticketing in the North a step closer
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Trials for contactless ticketing in the North a step closer

Plans to trial simpler and more flexible ticketing across the North have taken one step closer this week with trials on track for later this year. The Government is kick starting the procurement process to find the suppliers who will run the technology for the trials across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. The successful bidders will work alongside Northern and East Midlands Railways to deliver the trials. Unlike the previous rollout of pay as you go, these trials will use GPS based technolo

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Empowering women entrepreneurs: elevating safety standards in electrical testing
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Empowering women entrepreneurs: elevating safety standards in electrical testing

Women entrepreneurs are making a lasting impact in traditionally male-dominated industries, including electrical engineering and testing. As more women establish and lead businesses in this field, safety becomes a crucial focus. Ensuring high safety standards not only protects employees and clients but also strengthens business credibility and sustainability. Investing in reliable testing equipment, fostering a safety-conscious culture, and supporting professional development means that female

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Key National Insurance changes for Employers
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Key National Insurance changes for Employers

Author: IAN PARSONS, MANAGING PARTNER at Parsons, Chartered Accountants The Autumn Budget 2024 introduced significant changes to the National Insurance system which will impact employers from 6 April 2025. These changes could lead to higher costs for businesses. Here is a breakdown of the key updates and potential implications. Lower Threshold for Employer NICs One of the major changes is the reduction in the secondary threshold for National Insurance contributions. Employers will be requi

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York garden centre donates plants to new Montessori nursery
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York garden centre donates plants to new Montessori nursery

A York garden centre has donated plants to a nursery in York to help children learn about living things. Neil Collins, manager of Osbaldwick Montessori, contacted Dean's Garden Centre in Stockton on the Forest when the nursery opened recently. He said: "One of the core principles of a Montessori nursery is to build better communities through having strong links with surrounding businesses and people. The nursery itself received a lot of generous support, resources and time from many local trad

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Urban Splash appoints new development manager
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Urban Splash appoints new development manager

Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Sian Stanhope as development manager, further strengthening its commitment to creating new homes and workspaces in Sheffield. Sian will play a key role in two major Urban Splash projects in the city. The first includes the final phases of the iconic Park Hill redevelopment. Urban Splash has transformed the Grade II-listed brutalist landmark into a vibrant community with hundreds of new homes, amenities, and thousa

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Employment Bill will wreak havoc on our already fragile economy, say small firms
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Employment Bill will wreak havoc on our already fragile economy, say small firms

Small firms are tightening their belts on jobs, with potential changes that will expand the grounds for unfair dismissal and higher sick pay costs at the top of their list of worries, research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows. New data shows that in the last quarter of 2024, 33 per cent of small employers said they expect to reduce staff, up from 17 per cent in the previous quarter. Fewer businesses are also looking to hire – with only 10 per cent of small employers planni

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