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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
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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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