Greg Wright

Greg Wright (centre) with Yorkshire Post colleagues Chris Burn and Michael Crossland

Yorkshire Post reporter wins award for 'brilliant investigative journalism'
Yorkshire Post deputy business editor Greg Wright has been hailed for his “brilliant investigative journalism” as he was named the best regional financial repor...

Jet2 saw sales surge over the past year on the back of strong demand for last-minute getaways. (Photo supplied by Jet2)

How Jet2 went from plucky challenger to air travel giant

Historian Philippa Langley is best known for her discovery of King Richard III in 2012. (Photo supplied on behalf of History Press/Robert Ormerod)

Have new discoveries solved mystery of missing princes?

Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards shine the spotlight on the fast-growing companies in the sector that can drive economic growth. (Photo supplied on behalf of Leeds Manufacturing Festival)

'Industrial strategy must deliver sweeping reforms'

Steps to clean up the water industry must focus on the needs of customers, who are sick of facing soaring bills and polluted rivers while water industry bosses decide how to spend their bonuses. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Troubled firm exposes flaws in privatised water model

Greggs has put sandwiches and drinks behind counters in some of its stores to help fend off shoplifters. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

'Greggs' measures to curb shoplifting is sad sign of times'

Social media platforms are failing to protect women and girls from harm at every stage, according to new research from the NSPCC. The children's charity created fake profiles of a teenage girl across different sites, and found it was exposed to grooming, harassment and abuse across various platforms. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

'Social media platforms must do more to protect children'

Greg Wright of The Yorkshire Post who won the Regions and Nations Journalist of the Year award at the Wincott Awards, which were held at the Mansion House in the City of London. (Library image)

Greg Wright of The Yorkshire Post triumphs at Wincott Awards

Activity in the UK construction sector declined for the fourth consecutive month in April as firms were knocked by rising economic uncertainty, according to new figures.( Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

'Construction sector's bumpy ride is cause for concern'

The Headline Money awards take place in July

Clean sweep on awards shortlist for Yorkshire Post business team

Library image of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at a roundtable meeting during her visit to the British Steel site in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

'Why the UK's fiscal arithmetic will remain challenging'

The latest inflation figures will be studied closely by officials at the Bank of England. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Why UK firms must see a tax roadmap: Greg Wright

Greg Wright of The Yorkshire Post has been shortlisted in the Journalist of the Year Nations and Regions category at the Wincott Awards (Photo supplied on behalf of Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50)

Yorkshire Post journalist in contention for award

Patrick Dixon MBE (left) and Greg Wright of The Yorkshire Post on stage with AI "person" Maya at the Ilkley Literature Festival event, which was held at Ilkley Grammar School. (Photo supplied by Patrick Dixon)

How AI will change the world forever: Greg Wright

Morrisons has announced a series of stores are closing. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

'Morrisons won't be last supermarket to cut costs'

Nothing sets investors’ nerves trembling quite like the prospect of a supermarket price war, says Greg Wright. (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Price wars are making investors' nerves jangle: Greg Wright

The Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness All Party Parliamentary Group, which is pushing for a resolution to the loan charge scandal, continues to grow. (Photo by John Walton/PA Wire)

'Evidence proves loan charge is causing unbearable distress'

Meta’s removal of third-party fact checkers from its platforms will allow misinformation to spread, MPs have warned. (Photo by John Walton/PA Wire)

'Social media giants need to tackle online bullies'

Library image of leaseholders taking part in a demonstration in London to demand an end to the cladding scandal. (Photo by PA Media)

Fears remain over cladding scandal: Greg Wright

Professor Alan Taylor of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee at Leeds University Business School (Photo supplied by University of Leeds)

'Bank of England is right to focus on cashflow squeeze'

Library image of Health Secretary Wes Streeting arrives in Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

'Minister is right to 'take a real look' at Vaccine Payment Scheme'
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Britons chose to be vaccinated in order to stop the NHS from being overwhelmed during the biggest public health crisis in living memory.
Greg Wright

Members of the Business and Trade Committee are to be applauded for their robust questioning of a lawyer representing the fast-fashion retailer Shein, which has come under the spotlight following reports that it might be planning a stock market float in the UK that could be worth £50 billion, says Greg Wright. (Photo by John Walton/PA Wire)

'MPs are right to demand straight answers from Shein'

From left, Greg Wright, deputy business editor, The Yorkshire Post, Nick Manning Group CEO at John Cotton Group, who received the ESG award from Mr Wright, and host Chris Hollins at the Yorkshire Business Awards which were held at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. (Photo supplied by Yorkshire Children's Charity)

Rising stars of corporate world honoured at business awards

The chief executive of the UK’s financial watchdog has defended the organisation against criticism from a group of MPs and peers. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

'FCA must raise its game following damning report'

Ismail Mulla with Gurdev Singh of the Printing Charity in The Yorkshire Post newsroom in November 2014. PIC: Steve Riding

Why ten years on, I still believe in the power of print - Ismail Mulla

Library image of leaseholders taking part in a demonstration in London in 2021 to demand an end to the "cladding scandal". (Photo by PA Media/Harry Scoffin)

It's time to end buck-passing over cladding scandal: Greg Wright

A girl working on her computer and snacking at the same time. PIC: iStock/PA

Why I and many like me try to avoid using emails as much as we can - YP Letters

Greg Wright (left) the deputy business editor of The Yorkshire Post is pictured on stage at the The Yorkshires Business Awards in 2023, with award-winning business leader Edward Naylor. (Photo supplied by The Yorkshires Business Awards)

Top business awards will raise vital funds for Yorkshire Children's Charity

Library image of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. The Budget speech offers the perfect platform for Labour to break with the past and announce the scrapping of the loan charge, says Greg Wright. (Photo by Leon Neal/PA Wire)

Labour can break with past by scrapping loan charge: Greg Wright

The growth of modern slavery is tarnishing Britain’s reputation. With its colossal majority, the Labour Government is well-placed to intervene to end this trade in human misery, says Greg Wright. Image posed by a model. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Why we cannot ignore plight of 130,000 modern slavery victims: Greg Wright

Britain cannot compete with its global rivals if a large chunk of the population misses out on the digital revolution, says Greg Wright. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Why Britain must close the digital divide: Greg Wright

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, the minister responsible for the UK’s tax system, has become the chair of the HMRC Board. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Labour can show commitment to fairness by suspending loan charge: Greg Wright
Could the Labour Government be about to strike a decisive blow against a hated tax policy which has caused misery for thousands of honest, law-abiding people?
Greg Wright

Everyone who cares about equality must praise the principled stance taken by Zandra Moore, the CEO of Leeds-based Panintelligence and her allies, who have forced Innovate UK – the Government’s innovation agency – to acknowledge an error which left female entrepreneurs around Britain feeling marginalised and short-changed. (Photo from Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50)

Why Innovate UK must work with its fiercest critics: Greg Wright

Synectics has announced with deep sadness the sudden death of Paul Webb, Chief Executive Officer. (Photo supplied by Synectics)

Tributes paid to inspirational business leader Paul Webb of Synectics

These announcements from the FCA suggest that some financial services firms and intermediaries still need to get their house in order, says Greg Wright (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

'The Financial Conduct Authority must show its teeth to root out rogues'

Morrisons boss Rami Baitiéh admitted the supermarket “went a bit too far” with self-checkouts as it looks to pull back on the technology. (Photo by Ian West/PA Wire)

Shoppers are putting paid to the rise of self-service tills: Greg Wright

Thousands of mortgage prisoners must be freed from crippling rates, says Greg Wright. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

Government must rectify one of great injustices of our time: Greg Wright

A major probe into whether people overpaid on their car loans has been extended, as the UK’s financial watchdog said it could decide to set up a scheme to compensate consumers. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

Probe into alleged mis-selling must be completed in efficient way: Greg Wright

We must welcome the announcement by Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, that car washes will be targeted by immigration officers as they step up enforcement action over the summer, says Greg Wright (Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire)

Why it’s time to clean up illegal car washes which cause misery: Greg Wright

Morrisons' chief executive Rami Baitiéh. He was full of praise for Sir Ken Morrison's legacy. (Photo by Victor De Jesus/UNP)

Courage and passion for detail can help Morrisons see off rivals: Greg Wright

HEY Creative’s Chair Dominic Gibbons, left, and Chief Officer Max May have urged businesses to pledge their commitment to arts and culture by signing up to the Hull and East Yorkshire Creative Charter. (Photo by Neil Holmes Photography)

Why supporting the arts makes sound economic sense: Greg Wright

The Solicitors Regulation Authority says it recognises the significant distress for clients impacted by these cases, which raise "serious questions about the conduct of solicitors and law firms".(Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

'New Government must protect families affected by cavity wall insulation saga'

Award winners from Greyhound Box, LBBC, Bensons Panels, Schneider Electric and FaberExposize UK celebrate, with Manufacturing Ambassador Graham Cooper(full l-r line up: Back row: Kieran Dinsdale, Greyhound Box (Future Manufacturing Leader); Michael Ellis, LBBC Group (Rising Star); Graham Cooper (Manufacturing Ambassador); Tony Weston, head of operations at Bensons Panels accepting award on behalf of Dan Brodie (Apprentice of the Year)Front row: Manjulekha Sekar and Vlada Alzir, Schneider Electric (Large Employer of the Year); Claire Taylforth and Hollie Stothard, FaberExposize UK (SME Employer of the Year)) (Photo by Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards)

Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards honour rising stars of business community

The Leeds Manufacturing Festival 2024 has a noble mission. It aims to raise awareness among young people of the range of careers available in manufacturing, in order to address the serious recruitment and skills challenges local employers are facing, says Greg Wright. (Photo Simon Dewhurst Photo Ltd)

The new Government must commit to a long-term industrial strategy: Greg Wright

A file photo of some Royal Mail vans. PIC: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Questions need to be asked about the Royal Mail takeover - YP Letters

A private sector task force must support the work of the National Cyber Security Centre to repel these invaders, who potentially place us all in danger, says Greg Wright. ( Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Why a task force is needed to halt cyber criminals: Greg Wright

Polyhalite could support a more efficient way of feeding the world, says Anglo American (Photo supplied by Anglo American)

Business case for Anglo American's mine remains strong: Greg Wright

The anguish caused by unscrupulous professional advisers was etched across the faces of the participants in the Enough is Enough March for Justice, which was held in central London, says Greg Wright (Photo provided by members of the march)

Why a public inquiry must shine a light on financial misconduct: Greg Wright

There was no haranguing or heckling during the West Yorkshire Mayoral Business Hustings, just four committed, passionate candidates outlining how they wanted to change the region for the better, says Greg Wright (Image supplied by hustings organisers)

Why consensus on local issues is good for region: Greg Wright

On behalf of Chris Burn, The Yorkshire Post's Greg Wright picks up the regional journalist of the year award at the Headlinemoney awards in 2023, from Paul Keeble, head of media and PR at Canada Life and award host Ayesha Hazarika MBE. (Photo supplied by Headlinemoney)

Two Yorkshire Post journalists in contention for Headlinemoney award

Fishermen clean and repair their lobster pots as they prepare for their next voyage to sea, on the South Pier of Bridlington Harbour fishing port in Bridlington. (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Looking back on 1,000 years of history in Yorkshire seaside town

Danny Robbins is the host of the hit podcast Uncanny

Uncanny podcaster coming to Yorkshire with show for sceptics and believers

Martin Lewis, who funded the report and is the founder of MoneySavingExpert, said in 2023: "This report lays out starkly that the state sold these borrowers into poverty, knowing it could cause them harm, and made billions doing it. The result has destroyed lives." (Photo by PA)

'Campaigners are right to express fury over mortgage prisoners' plight'

Holly Lynch is the Labour MP for Halifax. PIC: UK Parliament

Hard to overstate the impact of the cavity wall scandal - Holly Lynch

The scandal was the subject of a passionate debate in Parliament. (Photo by David Mirzoeff/PA Wire)

'Ministry of Justice must order an inquiry into scandal upon scandal'

Jamil Zafar, from Halifax, who is a victim of the cavity wall insulation scandal. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Government avoiding responsibility for the cavity wall scandal - YP Letters

The fact that more than 50,000 people responded to the call for evidence shows there is widespread concern about this emotive issue which potentially affects millions of consumers, says Greg Wright (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

'Unprecedented response vindicates CMA's decision to review vets market'

Leeds-based building services specialist Ivegate crowned the overall fastest growing business of the year at the 2024 Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Awards

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Zandra Moore of Panintelligence was the keynote speaker at the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 awards. (Photo by Gerard Binks)

Why we must encourage dynamic, female-led enterprises: Greg Wright

Greg Wright speaking at Ward Hadaway's 2024 Yorkshire Fastest 50 awards in Leeds

Ad Feature Ward Hadaway's Fastest 50 will continue to prosper, says Greg Wright

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