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The new campus is to be build GMI Construction

Leeds City College: GMI Construction Group picked to deliver new £27m campus

Ellers Farm Distillery has announced a major investment by Ricky Gervais. (Photo supplied by Ellers Farm Distillery)

Ricky Gervais becomes co-owner of Yorkshire-based Ellers Farm Distillery

Tom Simpson shares his expert insight. Picture: Samuel Whitton

YBS Commercial Mortgages team sees host of investment opportunities: Tom Simpson

Halfords has reported a rise in sales and profits for the past half year but cautioned over softer demand for big-ticket products "in the last couple of months". (Photo supplied by Halfords/PA Wire)

Halfords cautions over weaker big-ticket sales as customers feel pinch

Rebecca Dransfield and Reece Morgan in the new Xupes area at Sandersons Department Store at Fox Valley

Sheffield department store Sandersons to open Xupes pre-loved designer handbag s...

Plans for the redevelopment of the Tetley building in Leeds have been revealed.

Plans unveiled to give iconic Tetley building another '100 years of life'

Tim Buchan, Zenith chief executive officer, commented: “I am very proud of how Zenith is performing against this tough economic backdrop. Our diversified
business with operations across commercial, corporate and consumer segments has meant that, during our first half we have been able to deliver more fleet growth, strengthen our cash position and win new customers." (Photo supplied by Zenith)

Zenith delivers increase in half year turnover against tough economic backdrop

Wilko chairman Lisa Wilkinson was accused by the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons of 'burgling a failing business' by MP Liam Byrne

Wilko collapse: Lisa Wilkinson accused by MP of 'burgling a failing business'

ZOO Digital Group has announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30 2023 (Photo supplied by ZOO Digital)

Hollywood strikes hit ZOO Digital revenues

Nando's has said it will continue to expand with new UK restaurants despite the uncertain economic backdrop putting pressure on customer budgets (Photo by Tim Goode/PA Wire)

Nando’s to open more UK restaurants as sales rebound

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting another 45 branches across its network and the Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands amid the ongoing shift away from high street banking. (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Full list of 45 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches due to close

Metro Bank is cutting a fifth of its workforce and reviewing whether to stay open seven days a week under plans to slash costs (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Metro Bank to cut around 850 jobs

The Junction in Leeds is offering a rent-free January to all new residents who move in during December.

City centre apartment scheme offers rent-free January to new residents

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt recently delivered the Autumn Statement (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Unpicking the 'simplified' R&D tax relief move for SMEs: Jenson Brook

The Prime Minister and Jeweller Emma White on a recent visit to Sunny Bank Mills.

Prime Minister praises transformation of Yorkshire mill into 'thriving' hub

Premium dessert maker launches new luxury cheesecake range for retailers

Three in four companies that make branded baked beans, mayonnaise, infant formula and pet food have hiked their prices faster than their costs have gone up during the cost-of-living crisis, a new review by the competition watchdog has found.(Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

The impact of loyalty scheme pricing on consumers merits attention: Greg Wright

Saudi Arabia is buying a stake in Heathrow Airport.

Sovereign wealth fund behind Newcastle United announce latest UK investment

Former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson appearing before the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons, London answering questions on the subject of the collapse of Wilko. Picture date: Tuesday November 28, 2023.

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she has 'let down' staff and shoppers

Mobile Tornado plc is to expand its presence in the UK through a reseller partnership with The Barcode Warehouse. (Photo supplied by Mobile Tornado)

Mobile Tornado joins forces with The Barcode Warehouse to open up new UK markets

Rachael Maskell is the Labour (Co-op) MP for York Central.

Let's make 2024 the year of stroke prevention policies: Rachael Maskell

A DIY divorce can be a false economy, argues Yorkshire lawyer Ellie Foster.

Why DIY divorces can be a ticking time bomb for both ex-partners: Ellie Foster

Original Factory Shop In Ilkley

Issa brothers apply to build drive-thru on site of Original Factory Shop

South Kirkby Colliery near Wakefield in the 1970s. It closed in 1988 and the site has been redeveloped

Council considering scheme to use water in collieries to generate energy

The first 200 customers were entered into a 'guaranteed win' prize draw

Hundreds queue for opening of Yorkshire's newest Marks & Spencer store

Engine-maker Rolls-Royce has set out an ambitious new plan to boost its profits which includes an aim of cutting costs by up to £500 million. (Photo supplied by PA/Rolls Royce)

Rolls-Royce targets £500m in savings and may sell electric plane division

Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today announces its interim results for the six months ended September 30 2023. (Photo supplied by PA)

Vp secures 'solid foundation' for growth

James Wagner of J's Cycle Shack (right) is pictured with Andy Clough of Mercia Asset Management. (Photo by Shaun Flannery Photography Ltd)

Mercia Asset Management makes 'profitable progress' over half year

The budget airline has revealed it swung to an annual profit after a record summer, (Photo by David Parry/PA Wire)

EasyJet swings to annual profit, but expects to be affected by Gaza conflict

Renew has its headquarters in Leeds. Renew said its robust balance sheet and strong operational cash generation leaves it well positioned “to continue to appraise selective value-accretive M&A (merger and acquisition) opportunities”. (Photo by PA)

Renew creates jobs in Yorkshire as it delivers record results

Metro Bank’s shareholders have approved a funding package worth £925 million in a bid to secure its future on Britain’s high streets.(Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Metro Bank shareholders approve rescue deal in crunch vote

Carolyn Lord shares her insight

Jury out on whether new Levelling-Up Act will create more homes: Carolyn Lord

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt attach a Nissan badge to a car as they visit the car manufacturer Nissan on November 24, 2023 in Sunderland, England. The Prime Minister and Chancellor visit the Japanese car manufacturer as they announce they will be building three new electric car models at its plant in Sunderland as part of a £2bn investment. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Hunt's full expensing decision is fantastic for businesses: Olga Watterich

Ben Rhydding Cafe

Appeal to allow new cafe to be built in Ben Rhydding dismissed

Ten years of transformational development has culminated in the opening of the final building to complete Hull’s £22m @TheDock tech campus. (Photo supplied on behalf of @TheDock)

Digital sector celebrates completion of Hull’s @TheDock technology campus

Details of the deal were revealed at an event in Westminster last week. L-R Leeds Teaching Hospitals Chief Executive Professor Phil Wood and Chair of the Trust, Dame Linda Pollard, alongside Hilary Benn MP; and Johnson & Johnson MedTech Managing Director, UK, Hugo Breda. Picture: Jeff Moore

'Significant' partnership announced between NHS trust and Johnson & Johnson

Willerby’s Chief Financial Officer Sue Allen told The Waterline Summit it’s important for businesses to be practical in the drive to net zero. (Photo by Neil Holmes Photography on behalf of Willerby)

Willerby 'is working with supply chain to support move to net zero'

Yorkshireman Phil Waterhouse has been hired by APCL

Former Royal Navy Regional Commander takes senior role at shipbuilder APCL

Lance Batchelor will become the new chair of Burger King UK

Former Domino's boss appointed as new Burger King UK chair

Richard Fearon, chief executive of the Leeds Building Society, Sovereign Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

LBS boss warns Government over 'lost generation of first-time buyers'

Morrisons is helping people get into the Christmas spirit without having to break the bank by making its cafés available to book for parties during the festive season. Groups of between eight to 20 people will be able to book a space at their local Morrisons café from 27 November to 23 December by speaking to a café colleague in-store. (Photo supplied by Morrisons)

Morrisons cafés to host traditional Christmas parties

Online real estate firm Rightmove has increased a key revenues target as it reported resilient demand despite “uncertainty” in the housing market and falling property prices.(Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

Rightmove raises key sales target in spite of housing market ‘uncertainty’

Aviva has announced the acquisition of Optiom O2 Holdings Inc from Novacap and other minority shareholders for a consideration of around £100m. (Photo by Philip Toscano/PA Wire)

Insurance giant Aviva to acquire Optiom for consideration of around £100m

Motor servicing and repairs are set to have boosted Halfords over the past half year, as the retailer updates shareholders amid a backdrop of takeover speculation. (Photo by Halfords/PA Wire)

Halfords to update shareholders on trading amid takeover speculation

Leeds has won the bid to remain the host of the annual real estate forum UKREiiF after fighting off competition from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. Picture: InaHarrisPhotography

Real estate forum UKREiiF to remain in Yorkshire after search for new host city