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Amanda Harris

Advice on returning to the office safely

As many employees return to the office this week, what are employers’ health and safety obligations? With an estimated 11…
Whitby & North Yorkshire Moors

Online platform supports over 900 North Yorkshire SMEs in 12 months

An online platform set up to support businesses across North Yorkshire during the pandemic has helped over 900 businesses. North Yorkshire…
Fraser Brown

Success of showroom reopening is down to strength of sales teams, says motor industry expert Fraser Brown

Car dealerships up and down the country may be forgiven for wondering what awaits when they finally reopen their showroom…
chinatown

London’s West End to go al fresco with new outdoor hospitality offerings

The West End of London is set to expand its range of outdoor hospitality venues under new plans. Property specialist Shaftesbury…
Hareshaw Linn in Northumberland

Northumberland National Park Awarded £133k to Support New Visitors as Lockdown Eases

Northumberland National Park has been awarded a grant from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage as part of the Here…
doctor

Boost for UK health and care sectors as frontline workers granted free visa extensions

Thousands of frontline health workers across the UK will be granted free visa extensions according to the government. Home Secretary Priti…

Driffield firm completes work on £1.7m 'Captain Tom' building at London hospital

A Yorkshire construction specialist has announced that it has completed work on a London hospital building worth £1.7m. Premier Modular, an…

Ramsdens ready for FX trading uplift with pending return of international travel

Pawnbroker and travel money specialist Ramsdens is “encouraged” by the news of international leisure travel on track to return. The group…
Dan Shaw, Inc Retail MD & Jack Mason, Inc & Co Group CEO

Inc Retail Ready to Open Stores and Office for April 12th

The fast-growing, retail-focused business group Inc Retail has announced the re-opening of its stores and a new London headquarters in…
Alexandra Withers, North East chair of R3

North East Business Owners Urged To Use Covid Insolvency Protections Extension To Plan For The Future

The regional chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 is urging directors of Covid-hit North East firms to use…
Newcastle, Grey Street

Nearly 50 new pavement cafes set for Newcastle next week as permits fast-tracked

A North East council has revealed that nearly 50 new pavement cafes will be created next week. Newcastle City Council has…
Sophie Breeden

IoD appoints Sophie Breeden as Senior Branch Manager

The Institute of Directors has appointed Sophie Breeden as Senior Branch Manager for the Midlands. Sophie has been promoted from her…