Business Global headhunting agency celebrates new business wins Global agency Red Diamond Executive Headhunters has announced a raft of new business wins. Operating out of its head office in Huddersfield and in the United Arab Emirates, the firm specialises in placing business leaders and senior management across the globe. The business – founded by MD Emma Robinson and her By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Welcome to Yorkshire - In Response to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP’s Summer Economic Statement Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive James Mason (pictured) said “The Chancellor’s announcement to cut VAT from 20% to 5% will be a huge welcome boost for thousands of organisations within Yorkshire’s tourism industry. "It’s been a tough year for many businesses and hopefully this will be By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Construction of third centre of excellence for dementia care continues The multi-million pound facility is the latest development of care group Vida Healthcare and is expected to open in summer 2021. The state-of-the art care home will house 100 residents in eight self-sufficient houses with en-suite bedrooms and include a collection of communal areas such as a newsagent, coffee shop, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based logistics firm raises £30k for homelessness charity Leeds-based logistics services provider Torque has raised almost £30,000 for Yorkshire homelessness charity, Simon on the Streets as its charity partner of the year for 2019-2020. Torque, which employs more than 1200 people across its seven sites in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Castleford, and Heathrow, has supported the charity in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A statement on behalf of the Welcome to Yorkshire Board of Directors Constructive talks held on the future of Welcome to Yorkshire (WTY) Options remain on the table for Welcome to Yorkshire’s future following an Extraordinary Board Meeting this afternoon. Board members met to discuss WTY’s future following the serious challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board discussed offers By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Micro Business Matters Yorkshire: Where Your Micro Business and You Matter Yorkshire Coast based Tina Boden is a leading voice for micro business in the UK and an expert on the impact the wellbeing of a micro business and the owner of that business has on each other. Third generation self-employed, Tina has By The Editor • 3 min read
Business How long does it take to sell a house through probate? 321Move are proud to offer advice to those selling or inheriting property through probate during the COVID-19 lockdown. Unfortunately, the recent rise in deaths due to COVID-19 has led to a rise in properties being sold through probate. For those inheriting property through probate, the last few months have been By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Unify PR & Marketing lend strategic support to local charity, Kirkwood West Yorkshire-based marketing and PR agency, Unify, has recently been appointed by Kirkwood to provide marketing support services as the charity navigates the Coronavirus pandemic. Drawing upon its PR and marketing expertise, Unify is responsible for amplifying Kirkwood’s services during this turbulent time. From PR and social media implementation By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford based Astonish trigger £100k donation to NHS Astonish, the family-owned manufacturer of cleaning products based in Bradford, has set its sights on donating £100,000 to NHS Charities Together following the launch of lock-down inspired, limited edition Astonish Antibacterial Cleanser spray. The new bottle, which was designed by an Astonish fan from Liverpool, features a rainbow alongside By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wetherby team expands as new Richard Grafton Interiors showroom opens Experienced installations manager Ian Dickinson is the latest new recruit to join Richard Grafton Interiors in Wetherby that is celebrating the opening of its new £500,000 showroom in the market town as restrictions on non-essential stores are eased. Following delays due to the coronavirus lockdown, the new showroom has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mixed messages for businesses on returning to work safely Survey finds an almost equal split on employers’ perceptions of government guidelines Business leaders are divided when it comes to the guidelines sent out by the government on returning to work safely. Despite confusion over government guidelines, the majority of businesses feel confident in reopening their business to employees. As By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Stand out in the crowd The Impact of a Killer Headshot By professional photographers: Roth Read Photography. Do you want a proven first step to get ahead of your competitors? Then stride out and lead your brand with an image which radiates your confidence and approachability . . . a killer Headshot. Stand out in the crowd Imagine By The Editor • 3 min read
