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July 24, 2020|Business

Vision for the future of colleges launched by Independent Commission

This week, the Independent Commission on the College of the Future launched its vision for the future of colleges across the UK: a new bold and ambitious strategic remit for colleges to empower people with opportunities for lifelong learning and support, to boost productivity, and to strengthen every community’s sense of place. The Commission believes there is an urgent need to reaffirm the role that colleges play in the education and skills system and that systemic change is needed to unlock th

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July 20, 2020|Business

Post lockdown demand for flexible workspace still strong at Wizu

Flexible workspace provider Wizu Workspace has reported a growing demand for office space as businesses begin to emerge from lockdown. The Yorkshire-based firm which has workspaces in five locations across the North, claims it has seen an increase in existing and new members wishing to enter flexible contracts in a bid to accommodate newly adopted blended working policies. Natasha Babar Evans, COO at Wizu Workspace said: “Many businesses are reviewing their real estate strategies as a result o

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July 10, 2020|Business

Human rights charity calls for support on honour based abuse

* Call for the public and service providers to unite and ‘Shine the Spotlight on the reality of honour based abuse in the UK with online conference, social media spotlight and launch of comms toolkit * Government backed honour based abuse helpline received over 12,000 contacts in 2019 * The helpline has seen increased reporting during the lockdown by up to 200% Leeds-based award-winning human rights charity Karma Nirvana https://karmanirvana.org.uk/ has been on a mission to support

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July 10, 2020|What's on

Forthcoming events with Connect Yorkshire

Let's Talk Zoom! With Connect Yorkshire Partner Sally Roberts In January 2020 who ever imagined that video conferencing would become a regular part of our day? Face to face meetings replaced with a Zoom call, networking in a room, now conducted over Zoom or attending a conference, now a webinar on Zoom? Spotting a theme here? If you’re using Zoom – how hard is it working for you? In this hour we will look at: Zoom - a little background Know how to use Zoom professionally to create a superb

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July 9, 2020|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 partner Simon Robinson in 2011 – has bucked recent economic trends and continues to expand both domestically and internationally. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show t

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July 9, 2020|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 an incentive to encourage spending across the sector with people being able to take advantage of reduced prices on food, drink, accommodation and admission to the county’s amazing attractions. "The additional

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June 29, 2020|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, private cinema and sensory gardens. Caddick Construction is leading on the build and has so far marked a number of milestones including the installation of the foundations, completio

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June 29, 2020|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 its fundraising efforts over 12 months. West-Yorkshire charity, Simon on the Streets, which was voted Torque’s charity partner by its employees, is an outreach-based

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June 25, 2020|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 of financial support from local authorities across the region but says it needs further discussions with councils before a definitive option can be pursued. As lockdown ea

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June 25, 2020|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 been running micro businesses in Yorkshire in different sectors for over 30 years and knows a thing or two about how the smallest of businesses tick. Helping micro business owners with development and growth is

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June 24, 2020|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 a particularly difficult time. 321Move are proud of offer guidance and advice for those who are now unable to sell their home due to lockdown restrictions. In the UK and Wales, probat

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June 23, 2020|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 through to retail marketing, Unify is working across the board to ensure that the critical work Kirkwood delivers is communicated widely to the loca

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